Skin Questions (Page 2)

Can Bactrim DS treat bacterial vaginosis?

I was prescribed bactrim ds for a skin infection and was wondering if it could also treat and cure bacterial vaginosis? I would rather not be on two antibiotics at once.

Pristiq - Has anyone had trouble with acne after starting Pristiq?

I have always had clear skin, a pimple here or there but never like this acne I've got now. I noticed it starting in June and couldn't figure out why I was all of a sudden breaking out. I realized I started taking Pristiq in late April and this is the only change. Anyone else had this... read more

Pregnancy - Is cetirizine safe for pregnant women?

Im 5 months pregnant and I have been taking this for my skin allergies every other day. Im afraid it may have side effects for my baby.

Medicine - Would ibuprofen likely interact with methamphetamine?

Just looking at risks and side effects of both medications, I think that they probably would be a bad combination. They both raise risk of a heart attack, and Methamphetamine puts stress on blood vessels through constricting them and raising blood pressure while Ibuprofen weakens blood vessels and... read more

Has anyone experienced severe itching while using anastrozole?

I started the drug in late November and itching started late December but I assumed was dry skin and continued medicine. The itching became so intense I quit taking it last week and within 24 hours the itching had lessoned and is completely gone now. My skin also turned bright red for several... read more

Simvastatin - has anyone experienced swelling in ankles and legs while taking this?

Since I started Simvastatin 40mg each night I now have a lot of swelling in my legs, even in am. It has gotten really bad with skin over my ankles stretched tight, even when I first wake up in am. Has anyone else had this happen with this medication?

Can Mupirocin Ointment 2% Be Used on a Poison Ivy Rash?

The skin is broken from scratching due to an allergic reaction to poison ivy.

Has anyone reported itchy skin and rash problems on Victoza?

I have been on Victoza for 5 months and have developed both a yeast and bacterial infection in my urine (Strep B). I took antibiotics for the urine infection but still suffer from itchy and sore skin especially in my groin area. I am a 59 year old woman. Could this be caused by Victoza?

Wife's allergic to amoxicillin,says if it touches her skin she will have an allergic reaction?T or F

Wife says that if the liquid medicine amoxicillin touches her skin,she will have an allergic reaction.She is afraid to give it to our son because if it gets on her skin she will get ill. Can this happen? I think it's all in her head.

Sertraline and Itching?

I have been on 25 mg of Zoloft a day for 3 weeks. Most of my side effects have subsided, but my skin started itching 2 days ago. I don't have a visible rash, but my nose, arms, torso, and neck all itch. Did anyone else have this side effect on Zoloft?

Bupropion - Generic Cipla side effects?

Pharmacy switched my generic to Cipla brand and I've had excruciating headaches, nausea and feeling just "unwell" and itchy, but also painful bumps on my skin... Wondering if anyone else has noticed any weird effects when switching to this generic.

Does anyone feel itchy while on Pristiq?

I have been on 50 mg of Pristiq for about a month now for anxiety... my skin has been so itchy I almost feel like "a snake ready to shed"...

Is use of a lidoderm patch safe on facial skin, as in a sore jaw from absessed tooth?

If Prednisone inhibits or slows healing, why do I heal so well when taking it?

I have a severe skin issue that so far has only been diagnosed as "eczema". The cause has not been found, and so neither has a cure. I am often prescribed Prednisone short-term. The doctors tell me "Now you'll stop itching, but your existing wounds will take longer to... read more

Is Ciprofloxacin the best antibiotic for 2nd degree skin burns?

I have 2nd degree burn with blisters. How should I treat this ?