Medication reactions and psoriasis

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Medication reactions and psoriasis

Certain medicines can trigger psoriasis or make it worse. These include:

Lithium carbonate (for example, Eskalith, Lithane, and Lithobid) used to treat bipolar disorder.
Beta-blockers, prescribed for treating heart problems, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, or tremor.
Some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and aspirin, and those available with a prescription, especially indomethacin and meclofenamate.
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, used to treat malaria.

Before medicines are prescribed for you for any condition, let your doctor know that you have psoriasis.

Author	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
Last Updated	December 10, 2007

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Last Updated: December 10, 2007

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