Sunburn
When To See a Doctor
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Are you taking a medicine that may cause you to sunburn easily?
See significance of medicine if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Are you taking a medicine that may cause you to sunburn easily?
Note: If your answer is Yes:
- Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine before taking your next dose to determine whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary.
- If you are taking a medicine that was not prescribed by a doctor (nonprescription), stop taking the medicine. If you feel that you need to continue taking the medicine, call your doctor to discuss it.
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: December 28, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology | |
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