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jody_24821
jody_24821

Hi everyone...I've been on 15mg of amitriptyline for a couple of months now. I was wondering how you all are in the sun? I go to Cyprus in July and love th sun...of course I'd wear 50+ sun block. Thanks

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  • elizabeth85938
    elizabeth85938 jody_24821

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    If you have always been alright in the sun pre-Amitriptyline and wear sunblock then I don't know of a reason why you shouldn't go to Cyprus and enjoy yourself. This drug does however have some stings in it's tail and so if you find you are getting itching accompanied by red/white blisters then know you cannot be in hot sun whilst on it. You could take anit-histamines for 2 weeks before, during and for 2 weeks after your trip to be cautious though. Hope your trip is a good one jody smile

     

  • borderriever
    borderriever jody_24821

    Posted

    Jody

    Check the leaflet in the box of this medication. It will explain any warnings you need to consider.

    In the past I travelled extensivly throughout the Middle East and visited Cyprus many times, I protected my head with a sun hat and my skin with a good sun block cream. It is imortant however if you go swimming to replenish the cream as soon as you get out of the water. Sometimes it is important you keep out the sun between about 11;30-15;30 where the sun is more intense. Try and limit the time periods of exposure as well, always wear a hat and cover your shoulders and neck.

    We love Cyprus, can I come, will go as excess baggage, Lol

    BOB

  • faith87650
    faith87650 jody_24821

    Posted

    Was on it for 10 yrs and never had a problem while on holiday (India, Thailand Africa etc). Shouldn't worry

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