I have recurring skin cancers and have been recently researching some of the medications I am taking because I’ve been switched from propranolol to candesartan for my migraines. I have found quite a lot of worrying information regarding link with medications and skin cancer.
Source: ECRjournal.com
“The association between diuretics, in particular thiazides, and skin cancer is supported by the fact that they are photosensitisers, causing direct damage to DNA and chronic subclinical skin inflammation. However, photosensitivity is also a common reaction to many widely used drugs, such as antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and statins, which are often used in the polypharmacy of hypertensive patients.29,30 Self-reported consumption of diuretics, including thiazides, was associated with an increased risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in a nationwide US population-based cohort study”.
This is just some of the info I’ve found. I also didn’t realise how my cymbalata has increased the photosensitivity of my skin so much , but it all makes sense now , why in the past my skin seemed to turn red even in 5 mins of sun.
I’m now worried about taking my medications. I have had to speak to a pharmacist and there is a link.
Has anyone else been concerned about their medication and skin cancer?
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