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What Causes Persistent Itchy Rashes On The Body Despite Taking Medication?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Nov 2016
Question: Had a skin reaction rash itching severe from furosemide.Taking prednisone and Benadryl. It has been 5 days. Any idea when the itching will stop?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 hours later)
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Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

The allergic reaction and the itching should have subsided with these meds for 5 days.

Ideally the antihistamine can be changed to hydroxyzine to look for improvement. Most likely the addition of hydroxyzine would resolve the itching.

Blood counts, ESR and renal function tests should also be done if the itching persists. The dose of prednisolone can be increased accordingly.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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What Causes Persistent Itchy Rashes On The Body Despite Taking Medication?

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern The allergic reaction and the itching should have subsided with these meds for 5 days. Ideally the antihistamine can be changed to hydroxyzine to look for improvement. Most likely the addition of hydroxyzine would resolve the itching. Blood counts, ESR and renal function tests should also be done if the itching persists. The dose of prednisolone can be increased accordingly. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil