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Can you go jogging in the sun when you're on antibiotics?

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Depends: Depends on the antibiotic some cause photsensitivity but not all.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 7/31/2013

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Sunshine: 2 common antibiotics with photo sensitivity are Keflex & bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). Sunscreen and limit of exposure should help.

Answered 6/26/2014

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