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What Causes Rashes On Body After Taking Lithium?
Started taking lithium on 11/17 increased to 900 nine days ago. Started breaking out in itchy rash with what looks like hives on upper back, inner thighs, torso and inner forearms. stopped taking for 24 hours rash went away with benedryl. Rash started to return before I started taking my 300 mg this morning. Took the 300 anyway cause I don t really know if it is causing the rash and I don t want to go without it.
Fri, 2 Aug 2019
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction.
I suggest using antihistamines such as Benadryl to relieve the symptoms.
I also suggest using Calamine lotion for local application in the area of the rash.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction.
I suggest using antihistamines such as Benadryl to relieve the symptoms.
I also suggest using Calamine lotion for local application in the area of the rash.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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