piglooking4pigs Posted Wednesday at 08:18 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 08:18 PM Anyone else on Biktarvy experience extreme sun sensitivity leading to a rash or outbreak on your face? I’ve been on Biktarvy for a few years. Have recently developed extreme sun sensitivity. thanks pigs!! Quote
Moderators viking8x6 Posted Wednesday at 09:01 PM Moderators Report Posted Wednesday at 09:01 PM Are you taking doxyPEP significantly often? Doxycycline definitely does cause sun sensitivity. Quote
piglooking4pigs Posted Wednesday at 09:20 PM Author Report Posted Wednesday at 09:20 PM No stud, I’m not. Thank you! Quote
Bimarried001 Posted yesterday at 01:55 AM Report Posted yesterday at 01:55 AM I’ve been on Biktarvy for years and never experienced that. Quote
kspozcum Posted yesterday at 02:15 AM Report Posted yesterday at 02:15 AM Keep in mind, you should always discuss this with your doctor, but have you been on any other HIV medications? It's uncommon, but if memory serves correctly, Biktarvy does have a few cases of phototoxic reactions. HIV itself can cause photosensitivity in approximately 5% of all patients, and can be made worse with drugs such as NSAIDS, sulfonamides, or even pyridoxine (Vitamin B6). I would definitely check with your PCP or ID doctor and make sure it isn't a more severe underlying condition. Source: [think before following links] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5842981/ 1 Quote
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