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What Causes Itching In Arm With Red Patch After Using Fentanyl Patch?
my mom wears a 12 mcg fentanyl patch for chronic back pain. today she complained about her arm itching in the area of the patch, and I could see some redness around the patch. I removed it and have been reading about side effects. The patch she s wearing is a different brand than the previous prescription, so I read that the irritation could be from the adhesive. I can t get ahold of her Dr., so I m not sure if I should put a new patch on her or not.
Thu, 25 Apr 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction due to Fentanyl patch.
I suggest to use Calmine lotion for local application. I also recommend to use Benadryl to relieve the itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction due to Fentanyl patch.
I suggest to use Calmine lotion for local application. I also recommend to use Benadryl to relieve the itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
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