What Causes Hives On Body After Taking Synthroid?

Posted on Sat, 7 Jun 2014

Question: I am taking synthroid having side effect hives and itching .my doctor said
It is not the synthroid and continue to take it . What should I DO?

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Good day.
Synthyroid is generally a safe drug and I have never heard it causing haves and symptoms suggestive of allergy. Any recent intake of foods like prawns or nuts? Any usage of new cosmetics?
Apart from itching and hives, any other symptoms like breathing difficulty and wheeze?
You may take an anti allergic drug like cetrizine or Pheneremine maleate. However if symptoms get any worse, it is better to consult your GP.
Regards
Binu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar