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Treatment I can drink with and go in the sun?

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dawniered
dawniered

 I've been diagnosed with rosacea and I've been prescribed antibiotics but the leaflet says no alcohol and no bright sunlight, which is impossible because I work in a nursery!! Also I'm going on holiday the beginning of June to Spain and I do like a drink (weekends, not every day btw!!!)

has anyone been prescribed anything that  I can ask for that will allow me to do the above.  Thanks!!!!! 

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  • Lilac_S
    Lilac_S dawniered

    Posted

    What is it as I've had 2 types that didn't say that!
  • dawniered
    dawniered

    Posted

    Doxycycline, you had that? Thanks
  • Lilac_S
    Lilac_S dawniered

    Posted

    My new one efracea which is a generic name for yours. It doesn't say anything about sunlight and alcohol. But does say don't have dairy products for 3 hours and take stood up with lots of water. I'm scared too!

     

  • dawniered
    dawniered

    Posted

    Isn't that strange? Mine doesn't mention dairy but I'm not to take indigestion remedies within 2 hours of taking. Don't take anything containing iron or zinc either!

    'pritect skin (is that all over or just face?) from sunlight even on a cloudy but bright day!! 

  • jess00317
    jess00317 dawniered

    Posted

    The reason for no alcohol is because it reduces the effectiveness of the drug.  Saying that, I did have a small amount of alcohol while I was taking it without any noticeable effects.  It also shouldn't be taken with dairy products or indigestion medication as again it affects the action of the drug. I used to take it with a small amount of food as it made me sick if I didn't.

    The reason for no bright sunlight is because Doxycycline causes the skin to be more sensitive which could result in sun damage to the skin on any part that is exposed.  If your work entails being out in sunlight you would be best to cover up with long sleeves etc.  When you're away on holiday use a really high factor sun cream and try and stay out of the sun when it is the hottest part of the day.  Having rosacea means that you should keep your face out the sun anyway so it's a good idea to apply sunscreen at all times and also to invest in a hat or two - luckily they are very much in fashion this year.  There are 

    alternative antibiotics you could ask your GP for but generally the tetracyclines tend to be the most effective for Rosacea from what I've read and as far as I know they all come with the risk of skin damage if exposed to bright sunlight. 

    I appreciate that it's hard making all these sacrifices - I love the sun and heat and having been diagnosed last Autumn I am having to learn to adjust, particularly now the warmer weather is coming but I'm trying to be sensible as I don't want a repeat of the last few months now that things have improved.

    Good luck and I hope you enjoy your holiday

     

  • dawniered
    dawniered

    Posted

    Hi Jess, thanks for your input. I've had a talk to my dr and he says just stop the tabs when I go away. I am lathering on factor 50 too! 

    Not took the tabs for a week as I had a busy social weekend, christening etc..so I wanted to drink.... And lol and behold I've got a spotty nose!!

     

    Im not keen on taking any tablets long term but realise that I'm lucky it's 'only' this condition so I'm trying to be positive. I've only got it pretty mildly (so far and all fingers crossed) so will just see how it goes. 

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