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Can you use tanning bed if taking metronidazole?

Q: can you use tanning bed if taking metronidazole?

: Some drugs can cause an allergic reaction called photosensitivity, i.e. increased likelihood of sunburn with light or UV exposure. Metronidazole can do this, but rarely. If an initial brief exposure causes no problem, you should be good to go for further treatments.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Some drugs can cause an allergic reaction called photosensitivity, i.e. increased likelihood of sunburn with light or UV exposure. Metronidazole can do this, but rarely. If an initial brief exposure causes no problem, you should be good to go for further treatments.

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Answered 3/29/2023

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