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What Causes Itching On The Skin While On Rivastigmine?

I am taking rivastigmine 1.5 mg in a capsule because the patch caused itching on my skin The last patch ministered about 48 hours ago and removed because of itching in all the places I placed it. Location was changed every 24 hours. I continue to have some itching in some of the places where the patch was placed yet removed. When can I expect the itching to stop. Should I inform the doctor about the itching now?
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Hello,

I have reviewed your query in detail and here is my advice. The allergic rash you developed is likely to be contact dermatitis. It can take from a few days to weeks for the rash and itching to completely resolve.

Meanwhile, apply Hydrocortisone ointment (available over the counter) to the affected areas. Keep skin moisturized. Take anti-allergic medication like Cetirizine if itching is too bothersome. You can also apply Calamine lotion for a soothing effect.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Itching On The Skin While On Rivastigmine?

Hello, I have reviewed your query in detail and here is my advice. The allergic rash you developed is likely to be contact dermatitis. It can take from a few days to weeks for the rash and itching to completely resolve. Meanwhile, apply Hydrocortisone ointment (available over the counter) to the affected areas. Keep skin moisturized. Take anti-allergic medication like Cetirizine if itching is too bothersome. You can also apply Calamine lotion for a soothing effect. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician