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What are prescription medications side effects after sun exposure?

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Skin cancer: Many drugs have problems. For example, two types of medications, diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide and calcium channel blockers like Nifedipine are associated with increased risk for skin cancer due to hypersensitivity to sun. Ask your doctor about other drugs you take that can also cause problems with sun exposure.

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