Medicine Reaction, Sunburn

Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause the skin to sunburn more easily. A few common examples are:

• Some antibiotics.
• Aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), and naproxen (such as Aleve).
• Skin products that contain vitamin A or alpha hydroxy acids (AHA).
• Some acne medicines.
• Some diabetes medicines that you take by mouth.