Certain medicines can trigger psoriasis or make it worse. These include:
- Lithium carbonate (for example, Eskalith 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.
Credits
| 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 |
Author:Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Last Updated: 12/10/2007
