Best treatments for photosensitivity disorders
4 products may treat photosensitivity disorders, spanning FDA drug classes such as antimalarial, antirheumatic agent. The current highest-rated option is sovuna. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 4 drugs we list for photosensitivity disorders, 3 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as antimalarial, antirheumatic agent. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for photosensitivity disorders — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Antimalarial | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Antimalarial | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Antimalarial | Generic | $5 | View → |
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sovuna
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Sovuna (Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate) is an antimalarial used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria, Photosensitivity Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$4.86/30· 4 forms
aquasol a
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Aquasol A (Vitamin A Palmitate) is a medication used to treat Dermatitis, Night Blindness, Photosensitivity Disorders, Vitamin A Deficiency.
Price varies
hydroxychloroquine sulfate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate is an antimalarial used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria, Photosensitivity Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$4.86/30· 4 formsplaquenil
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate) is an antimalarial used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria, Photosensitivity Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$4.86/30· 4 formsFrequently asked
- What treats photosensitivity disorders?
- Our catalog lists 4 products that may treat photosensitivity disorders, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is sovuna.
- What is the best-rated treatment for photosensitivity disorders?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — sovuna ranks highest among the products we list for photosensitivity disorders. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat photosensitivity disorders?
- Treatments for photosensitivity disorders span FDA drug classes including antimalarial, antirheumatic agent. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.