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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Shins While On Pristiq And Zopiclone

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Posted on Fri, 25 Nov 2016
Question: I have been experiencing severly itchy shins in the evening. No rash but so itchy that im scratching until bruising or bleeding. Reactine daily barely helps. Ongoing for weeks. I am a fit and active 37 year old woman. I am on both pristiq and zoplicone and(for over a year.)and have chronic itp that rarely requires treatment. Please advise. Im going crazy!
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Eczema needs to be ruled out

Detailed Answer:
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I have checked the details provided. I would need to ask you whether there are any specific triggers for the itchiness. Mention if it seems associated with taking of pristiq or zoplicone. In case of itchiness, you may apply calamine lotion or some other emollient like aloe vera lotion. You may take some antiallergic like cetirizine (OTC) or more preferably Montek LC (montelukast + levocetirizine) (prescription medicine) once daily after discussing with your treating physician. I hope it would be ok soon.

I would insist you to upload an image. It would be a good idea to visit a dermatologist to rule out eczema as a possible cause.

Feel free to write back.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Shins While On Pristiq And Zopiclone

Brief Answer: Eczema needs to be ruled out Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have checked the details provided. I would need to ask you whether there are any specific triggers for the itchiness. Mention if it seems associated with taking of pristiq or zoplicone. In case of itchiness, you may apply calamine lotion or some other emollient like aloe vera lotion. You may take some antiallergic like cetirizine (OTC) or more preferably Montek LC (montelukast + levocetirizine) (prescription medicine) once daily after discussing with your treating physician. I hope it would be ok soon. I would insist you to upload an image. It would be a good idea to visit a dermatologist to rule out eczema as a possible cause. Feel free to write back. Regards