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Does Intake Of Dimenhydrinate Cause Itchy Skin?

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Posted on Tue, 4 Oct 2016
Question: Is itchiness (no rash) a side effect of dimenthydrinate. Just started use 3 days ago. Only took 2 25mg for 3 nights.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Itching not a side effect of dimenhydrinate

Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
Itchiness is not a side effect of dimenhydrinate. In fact it is an antihistaminic which can be used to reduce itching.
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Dr Asmeet

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Does Intake Of Dimenhydrinate Cause Itchy Skin?

Brief Answer: Itching not a side effect of dimenhydrinate Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist. Itchiness is not a side effect of dimenhydrinate. In fact it is an antihistaminic which can be used to reduce itching. Regards Dr Asmeet