Pruritus Questions (Page 10)

In pregnancy anti allergic in 3rd trimester like cetirizine or levocetrizine-is it safe?

A lady carrying 7th month pregnancy is having itching in hands & feet suddenly without any allergic history what should be given--pranay

Fluorouracil - Which moisturizer gives best relief from burning/itching?

Info indicates that moisturizing cream can relieve some of the effects. So many moisturizers, each having different contents, hopefully one or two work best. I'm using 1.25% solution since January 24, i.e. 12 applications.

NSAIDS AND ITCHING: I had recently been prescribed Meloxicam for arthritis pain. It helped the?

... pain greatly, but I developed terrible itching, so was prescribed Celebrex instead, which also caused severe itching. Any suggestions for an NSAID that may not have this side effect?

What could cause severe itching in my hands and feet..always at the same time?

For about a week now I have been experiencing severe uncontrollable itching in my hands and feet. It is always hands AND feet at the same time. A week ago I was using some powerful cleaners,(i.e. toilet bowl cleaner, bleach and CLR) to clean severe black mold off the outside of the hull of a boat.... read more

Itching all over since ive came of amitripyline?

i have fibromyalgia and am on a list of medication celexa baclofen oxycontin and stuff for asthma ive came of amitripyline at night due to it having no effect on my sleep or pain however im now getting severe body itching and hot and cold flushes nothing is helping ive tried all self help messures... read more

Permethrin - How do I know if the cream has worked?

I used the cream (2 applications 7 days apart) skin dried out and most of it cleared up but I'm still feeling my scalp (which I was told not to use the cream on) is still itching all day/night and my arm & neck are raw/red/bumpy. Still feel like things are crawling on me & have both Itching/burning... read more

I used monistat 1 last night and this morning its still burning and a little itchy?

I've had a really bad burning and itching sensation for about a week now until yesterday i finally got monistat 1 cause it hurt soooo much to pee . I put it on before bed and this morning i peed and it didnt burn but now its starting to burn again. Is this supposed to happen?

Is triamcinolone acetonide an anti-fungal?

I've used fluocinonide 0.05 for years. Now my HMO allowed triamcinolone acetonide. I have constant itchy skin eruptions, scalp itch and brittle hair with hair loss. Is triamcinolone going to address these issues?

Which medication is better for itching? Hydroxyzine HCL or Hydroxyzine PAM?

I have an allergy that has flared up. I can't stop itching. The doctor gave me both of these medications at different times to help the itch stop. Which Hydroxyzine works better for itching due to an allergy?

What is the best way to taper from 1mg of lorazepam? I have been on it for 16 months?

I actually started lorazepam to help with a relapse of a toxic fish poisoning called ciguatera which causes itching and pins and needles. I've had ciguatera for 8 years-it affects nerve endings-thus the lorazepam. When I tried to taper myself, I experienced itching, pins and needles, plus some... read more

Can I use cortisone cream over the Efudex to alleviate the itching?

I have been using Efudex on my face for ten days now. I have four more days to go. My face is extremely itchy and uncomfortable. Can I apply/use Cortisone cream on my face while using the Efudex to alleviate the itching? I don't know if cortisone cream is contraindicated with Efudex. If it is, can... read more

Doxycycline - Why am I still itching there?

On Wednesday, I went to the ER bc I was itching really badly down there. Well, the next day, found out that I have Chlamydia. So, I started taking the Doxycycline that morning. Well, the whole time I have been taking them, I am still so itchy that it’s aggrivating and I just must scratch to relieve ... read more

How much Benadryl should I take for allergic reaction?

Hives and prednisone, hydroxyzine, Pepcid. How much is too much and side effects?

My daughter has had hives for 6 days now. Taking prednisone and Benadryl. The hives got better then worse. The itching is unbearable. Called back the doctor and he increased prednisone to 10 days, tapering off the last few. Added hydroxyzine and Pepcid. She needs to go to work and college classes... read more

Gabapentin - Does anyone get an extremely itchy burning scalp from taking Cymbalta 30mg?

I also take gabapentin 300 mg three times daily for nerve pain. Been taking both for a couple of years and my scalp is getting worse. Not losing hair just very itchy and painful at times. Just wondering if Cymbalta can cause this.