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Can Withdrawal From Oxycodone Cause Rashes On Body?
Male 79 open heart surgery July 8 has developed rash over thighs arms torso under chin. Not taking any different medications in past few weeks but did stop oxycodone for about a week before starting back on it two nights ago. No different foods. BP was 111 over 76. Pulse 80 at rest. Rash wast stingy at first like a bug bite on his side. Spread to rest of body over last 24 hours. Would the oxycodone have developed to allergy?
Fri, 8 May 2020
Hello,
As per my clinical experience, the rashes on the body after restarting of the Oxycodone may indicate receptor sensitization issue causing skin eruptions.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, the rashes on the body after restarting of the Oxycodone may indicate receptor sensitization issue causing skin eruptions.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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