Some drugs that treat mental health issues like depression and bipolar disorder can make your psoriasis worse. They include:
Some meds that treat anxiety, panic disorders, and sleep problems may also affect your skin. These include:
Your doctor can lower the dose of these medicines to see if that helps your psoriasis symptoms. You may need to switch to other drugs.
- Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
- Lithium
- Alprazolam (Niravam, Xanax)
- Clonazepam (Klonopin)
- Diazepam (Valium)