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Suggest Treatment For Itching In The Armpit While On Atorvastatin

Posted on Wed, 22 Mar 2017

Question: I have nervous problem I can't sleep and I have itchy in my armpit I'm taking 10 mg iterax at bedtime at the beginning it really works but now it doesn't work can I take 25 mg Atazen (hydroxy zine) at bedtime? I'm taking lisonopril and atorvastatin everyday

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take atazen.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Atarax is having hydroxyzine. It is first generation antihistamine.
You can definitely take it. But better to take it just before bedtime as it is having side effect of sedation.
So you can try Atarax at bedtime without any fear or tension.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

to Dr. XXXXXXX Bhavsar: is atazen addictive, and how long should I take it?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Well you can take it for 10-15 days.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HealthcareMagic.
I can understand your concern.
Well, first generation antihistamine drugs are addictive if taken for long duration (more than 2 - 3 months).
So you can take it for 10-15 days.
Or you can try fexofenadine 120mg at night. It is newer antihistamine without addictive property.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy