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Acute Intermittent Porphyria Home Care
Home care for acute intermittent porphyria includes:
  • Do not drink alcohol.
  • Eat smaller meals more often.
  • Eat a high-carbohydrate diet.
  • Avoid exposure to the sun.
    • Wear clothing that blocks the sun's rays.
    • Apply sunscreen that blocks UV radiation.
    • Wear a hat.
  • Beta-carotene supplements
    • As directed by your doctor
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.


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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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