Medication reactions and psoriasis

Certain medicines can trigger psoriasis or make it worse. These include:

• Lithium carbonate (for example, Eskalith and Lithobid) used to treat bipolar disorder.
• Beta-blockers, prescribed for treating heart problems, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, or tremor.
• Some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and aspirin, and those available with a prescription, especially indomethacin and meclofenamate.
• Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, used to treat malaria.

Before medicines are prescribed for you for any condition, let your doctor know that you have psoriasis.