WARNING: Sun exposure with Bupropion
I was outside the other day for a couple hours and realized I had a sunburn that evening. I thought it was odd to burn so quickly but brushed it off, despite it actually feeling pretty bad for the next couple nights. (stinging pain)
Well today there are little blisters all over where the burn is, and very dry skin on some spots. It's a 2nd degree burn😒
I've never had this reaction in my life, even with seemingly worse sunburns, they usually just fade after religiously using aloe.
So, fair warning if your doc didn't mention it; Bupropion DOES cause sun sensitivity. No one told me, and I'm glad I found out before the actual summer sun arrives.
Update to add: I'm on 300mg. I've had no incidents of overheating or profuse sweating that some medications have for side effects. Yet, the sun sensitivity is worse than any other med I've been on.
Adding info from webmd;
Bupropion and its byproducts can absorb ultraviolet (UV) light, which causes damage to skin cells when you are out in the sun. The medication can also alter your body's ability to regulate temperature and sweat, making you more prone to heat intolerance.