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Do Latuda And Divalproex Cause Sensitivity To Sun Rays?

Every time a spend time in the sun I find that I look sunburned even if only out doors for a short time. I am currently taking latuda 80mg. 1x daily and dialproex extended release 500mg 1x daily for bipolar. I am 19 years of age and I am overweight ~300lbs can this symptom be related to my medications Richie
Mon, 2 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Divalproex can increase sensitivity to.sumlight and cause sunburn very easily. Make sure that you use sunscreen very generously while going out in sun. Also, was clotunh that provides good coverage to minimize sun exposure.

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Do Latuda And Divalproex Cause Sensitivity To Sun Rays?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Divalproex can increase sensitivity to.sumlight and cause sunburn very easily. Make sure that you use sunscreen very generously while going out in sun. Also, was clotunh that provides good coverage to minimize sun exposure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.