Reviewing the effects of thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics as photosensitizing drugs on the risk of skin cancer

Conclusion: Commonly used thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics have photosensitizing potential, and some observational studies with important methodological limitations have linked their use to an increased risk of skin cancer. Well designed observational studies are needed to provide more solid evidence on this possible association.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: REVIEWS AND META-ANALYSES Source Type: research