Can You Have Laser Freckles Removal While on Paroxetine?

[ViolinStudent]

Hi. I'm still on 10% every 4 weeks tapering of Paroxentine (currently active ingredient: 1.938324566768002mg‬‬, so weight of pill cut ≈ 23mg daily). I really want to remove my freckles by laser, but I've read paroxetine is photosensitive, but it'll be Apr 2024 that I can be completely off Paroxetine! Do you think I can go have it? Because as we know, doctor's don't really understand SSRIs. (and theat's why we're here).

 

Thank you.

[ChessieCat]

You've lived with them up until now - I think it would be sensible to wait until you are off.

 

https://www.bodydetails.com/blog/photosensitive-drugs-laser-hair-removal-interactions/

 

and

 

From:

https://www.therarewelshbit.com/prescription-drugs-to-avoid-after-a-laser-hair-removal-treatment/

 

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Antidepressants

Anti-depressants are often jam-packed with photosensitive compounds that when consumed by a person who is planning to get a laser body hair removal treatment, results in making the person’s skin highly sensitive to the laser beams that will be used during the treatment session. 

The list of antidepressant medications that should be avoided before going for a laser hair removal treatment include Zoloft, Prozac, Adapin, Vivactil and Paxil.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 3, 2022 by ChessieCat

[ViolinStudent]

1 hour ago, ChessieCat said:

You've lived with them up until now - I think it would be sensible to wait until you are off.

 

https://www.bodydetails.com/blog/photosensitive-drugs-laser-hair-removal-interactions/

 

and

 

From:

https://www.therarewelshbit.com/prescription-drugs-to-avoid-after-a-laser-hair-removal-treatment/

 

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping me from being silly! Why would I risk hyperpigmentation instead of just waiting 2 more years; I will use makeup & sunscreen for now.