Itchy Rash

Hi I live in South Africa and have TLE and Fibromyalgia of which the pain was unbearable. The Dr upped my Cymgen from 30 to 60 and with in a week the pain had decreased by 80%, however she i lie down i hear swishing noises like if you had to hold your hands over ears. Also my body had no rash but yet somehow i am itchy all over head to toe, not crazy itchy but like as if something walked on your skin. I feel like one thing fixed 2 things wrong, are these side effects or am i NUTS!!

I was given A weeks dose of nitrofurantoin 100 mg for UTI and on the last 3 days my skin has been uncontrollably itchy. Small bumps, all through out my legs and arms. The itching seems to become more intense at night. Even a day after I've stopped the antibiotics. When will this stop? Should I see a doctor? ## Hi Kristina, Sorry to hear about your situation. Based on my research, the US National Library of Medicine does actually list itching as an allergic reaction from taking nitrofurantoin. Ref: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0011428/?report=details#side_effects However this is something that you should probably contact your doctor about as soon as possible if the symptoms don't go away on their own or become too bothersome/severe (which from your description seems like tha...

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I have been on Contrave for 5 days. 2 days ago, I noticed a splotchy rash on my buttocks, legs and around my armpits. It does not itch. My doctor does not know what it is and the only thing new is this medication. Has anyone else experienced this side effect? If so, does it resolve on its own? ## I'm in week five of taking Contrave. I had no side effects until I started the week 5 dosing (2 tabs twice a day). I developed a blotchy red rash mostly on my forearms. Ive list 10 lbs so far so I'm staying on the Contrave. Bum just going to try taking ZYRTEC to are if it relieves the rash. ## A rash is listed by the FDA as a possibly side effect of Contrave. Most side effects do go away, after 4 to 6 weeks, once your body gets used to the medication. Other side effects may also include...

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I started Augmentin 875 mg yesterday for a sinus infection. I have only taken two tablets, but I woke up this morning itching with a rash. I have read that this is a side effect, but do I continue to take the medication? ## Have you contacted your doctor? Antibiotics can cause a non-allergic skin rash as a side effect, but continuing the medication depends on whether or not it is an allergic reaction, or just that side effect.

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Hi, i've been on Cymbalta for 4 days now. My skin is very itchy and my hand are very dry. Could this be a side effect? ## It could be an alllergic reaction, your best bet is to consult with your doctor, if you are having a reaction to this med, there are other alternatives that you can try. ## Hi Cindy, This does sound like an allergic reaction, I recomend calling you'r Dr. I just started Cymbalta, today will be my 3rd day, my Dr. said that it helps with diabetic pain,(which I have) and I would feel it working within 5-7 days. If you just started this and the itching is unbareable, go see the doc. Good luck 2 u. Feel free to contact me Sincerely, Leslie ## I just started cymbalta had immediate itchyness first few days day five went to the 60 mg and itchy blistery rash came out o...

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I have been on Levothyroxine for 20 years. three years ago I developed a very itchy rash been on steroids, changed detergents and used many creams recently went off a steroid cream which caused thinning of my skin with blood spots and tearing of my skin. Recently had more blood test and my TSH is .500 could the rash be from too much medication? ## Hello, Charlie! How are you doing? What dosage are you on? Have you seen an allergist/immunologist? It's very difficult to say why such a thing happens to anyone. It could be related to the medication, your thyroid condition, or not related to either one. What does your doctor think? Learn more Levothyroxine details here.

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How many "rounds" of methylprednisolone should cure itchy hives all over body. If rash doesn't respond to methylprednisolone should I continue taking? Have completed two packs, then went to another kind of antihistimine, and now given methylprednisolone again! How long are you supposed to take this medication for the rash to go away? ## Do you or your doctor have any idea of what's caused the rash? The reason I'm asking is because if it's something that you're repeatedly exposed to, then that could explain why it isn't going away and why the medication isn't helping. Usually, Methylprednisolone works with just one round of treatment. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, insomnia, irritability and acne. Have y...

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Hi I am 49 and have developed itchy red rash with small bumps on my neck and face. Has occurred only in last two weeks on both sides. I do have herpes and asthma, and take Valclovir ... But meds for those are longstanding, whilst Nexium and Ramipril are new. I also have clinically isolated syndrome and recently had leg and eye issues causing the dr to revisit ? MS. ## It is possible that these symptoms are due to MS, but according to the NIH, they could also be due to medication side effects. However, an itchy rash most frequently designates an allergic reaction, which means you should consult your doctor immediately, because it could mean you are allergic to one of these medications, according to FDA reports. Other allergic reactions may include swelling and trouble breathing. How are ...

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Hi. I am Hiv+. 6 weeks back I started taking odimune. My viral load was 91. They also gave me ilvitrium...I am doing fine so far except the itchy rash that has developed all over my face and chest... I visited the clinic and they gave me allergex tablets, but this is not helping...a nurse said I should stop taking ilvitrium when the second packet of 54 tablets is finished because it also can cause a rash. I decided to stop immediately before finishing it...have I done the right thing or am I killing myself? Please help. Say something. I am soooo stressed. This rash is developing into itchy pimples. ## Hi, i've been taking odimune for 2yrs now and recently i have developed this itchy rash on my legs n hands. Pls help. What med can i take to stop this itchy rash?

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I have a red rash all over my shoulders, chest and back, but with the red rash there are small dots that look like pimples. it is quiet itchy too ## my son is having bad cerebral headaches, fever,memory loss,red rash arms, all tests so far are telling me nothing,mri-ct-xray-blood-urine and is very non rational at times. he is taking topamax, xyzal, and singulair. i am a very worried mother.

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I have an itchy rash or bites on my elbows and hands. I sprayed for bed bugs and sprinkled diatomaceous earth all over my apartment. What is eating me? Even sitting in my living room it sometimes feels like I'm being bit. If what I'm feeling is not bugs then what else can it be? ## Hello, Kellie! How are you doing? Has there been any change? What does the rash look like? Can you please post back and describe it more? According to NIH reports, this could also be due to fleas, an allergy, or several other causes. There's also a risk it might be due to some species of spiders. Are you on any medications or supplements? They can also cause allergic reactions. Have you switched your laundry detergent, body soap, shampoo, or cleaning supplies recently? Have you consulted your doct...

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I have had 3 Prolia injections. I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis when I had a severe fracture of my ankle. I knew I had Osteopenia but had to stop Fosamax due to severe foot cramping. The first cycle of Prolia I was fine. The second cycle I experienced horrible relux problems about 1 month out from injection - this continued for several months. Then I broke out in a rash on my back - very itchy - scratched til it bled. Dermatologist swears it cannot be from the Prolia. Well the rash calmed down on my back and I went ahead with the third injection in April. Within weeks my back started itching and now its in my scalp itchy plaque like lesions - GROSS! I will not get another of these injections. I don't think anyone knows what this drug does. I have not had a followup Dexa scan yet. ...

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I have been taking this medication for only 4 days and today i noticed a very abnormal skin itch. Is this normal? Will it go away after few days? ## No this is a reaction stop taking it and call your doctor. ## Some people do experience some dry skin as a side effect from taking Levothyroxine, but it really depends on how severe it is. Is there a rash as well, or just dry, itchy skin? Learn more Levothyroxine details here. As Ang said, it might be an allergic reaction.

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After two years on apixaban I have developed an itchy rash. It's subsurface and is most intense around my waist. My doctor wants me to change to xarelto. I am delaying starting another blood thinner until the rash subsides. Can anyone share their experience with these symptoms and their solution ? Thanks. ## While this medication is listed by the FDA as causing a rash as a side effect, or as a possible allergic reaction, it is odd that it would appear after 2 years of taking it, though we are all different, and I am not a doctor. How long have you been off of it, now? There is a chance of your experiencing rebound effects, such as blood clots, if you stop it abruptly, without switching to a different medication, according to NIH warnings, so it is best to be careful and follow your ...

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what does the rash that a person might get while on this med look like? ## It depends on why they are getting the rash. If it's a side effect rash, it usually just looks like a systemic rash that covers a large portion of the body, but it isn't itchy and doesn't include hives. However, an allergic rash will usually be itchy and cause hives. The FDA lists the other typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, insomnia, nervousness and anorexia. Have you consulted your doctor? They should be able to let you know what has caused the rash. ## I have been on Contrave for 2 weeks. I didn't have any side effects until I started taking 2 pills a day. Now I am breaking out in bumps under my arms, under my belly, my back and on the inside of my ...

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Hi, I am 21 and currently using Purbac. Its been 2 weeks now. I recently developed a rash on one side of my cheek about 2 days ago. Should I be worried? ## My daughter also had a rash on her cheeks after using Purbac...I read it's a non-allergic rash. ## Yes, this medication can cause a non-allergic skin rash as a side effect, according to the U.S. FDA, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea. If it isn't itchy and doesn't involve hives, then it is most likely nothing to worry about, though there is no harm in consulting your doctor to be sure. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have broken out in a rash around my neck, shoulders, arms and legs really bad. Didn't know what was the cause. Went to dr. he said it looked like a inward reaction and nothing topical. Well, I had started taking Dexilant (Kapidex) just about the time I broke out. My question is ....those of you who have experienced this? How long did the rash last after you stopped taken it? ## So glad to know I am not alone. I started Delixant/Kapidex 3 weeks ago.After about a week I had a rash on my hands and arms. I continued taking the medicine because I was not fully convinced it was the culprit. After another week my itchy red rash had spread from arms to the rest of my body. I called the doctor and they said to come so they could rule at eczema. Byt the time I call in to see the doctor I wa...

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My dosage of levothyroxine has been increased to 75mg 3 days ago im now very itchy but no rash just my face ears neck and chest is this the reason why? ## Hi, Lynda! It's not listed as a side effect of the medication, but it can be an issue with a thyroid disorder, in some cases. It may just be due to your body adjusting to the higher dosage, but I'd suggest having your doctor check things out, just in case. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. Has it gotten any better, or worse?

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Three days into taking amox-clav for a sinus infection my ears started itching and being hot. The next day they were itchy again. I also had some episodes of lightheadedness. Felt like I could pass out. Are these side effects of the medicine? ## Dizziness/feeling lightheaded can be a normal side effect, according to FDA reports, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. The reports also list skin itching and irritation as being normal. Has anything changed? How much longer will you be taking it? ## I have four more days. The itching on my ears has stopped. Lightheadedness is no longer happening. I've never had symptoms like this before with antibiotics.

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Rash appeared on neck and head on day 4 of taking calvepen. Took antihistamine and rash went. Now today on day 6 has re-occurred. 1 day left on antibiotic, should they be stopped? ## Hello, Eric! How are you? Is it an itchy rash, with hives, or just a red skin rash? A non-allergic skin rash can be a normal side effect of this antibiotic, as reported by the U.S. FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache and diarrhea. However, a rash that itches and involves hives could mean you are allergic to the medication and should no longer take it.

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