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What Causes Itching Sensation On The Arms While On Prescription Medication?
I am a 77 yrs old female. Take 11 prescription drugs for High blood pressure, diabetes, Cholesterol Thyroid. All well controlled. I also had a stent put in last yr. Since then I have developed itching on my arms, chest some times lower legs, underarms. I take Plavik. COuld that or any drugs be interacting to cause this.
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
Hello,
It could be an allergic eruption. As a first line management, you can take antihistamines like cetrezine for symptomatic relief. If lesion persists better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be an allergic eruption. As a first line management, you can take antihistamines like cetrezine for symptomatic relief. If lesion persists better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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