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How Should Severe Itching On The Feet Be Managed While On Oxycodone, Wellbutrin SR And Adderall?

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Question : Husband had rotator cuff surgery Friday. Takes meds for pain: Oxycodone. Normal meds are Wellbutrin SR and Adderall. Has developed severe itching on feet. Have used 3 products for Athlete feet, cold packs with no results.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
calamine, steroid cream, continue benadryl, baking soda soaks and paste

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

He may be experiencing an allergic reaction to one of his meds or if he has used any new foods or drink (though rash usually more generalized.

Treatment- (1) continue benadryl- use 1 to 2 tabs every 4 to 6 hours till resolved

(2)calamine lotion along with a topical steroid cream such as hydrocortisone cream- both of these are over the counter

(3)baking soda soaks may also help as well , can also make a paste of baking soda and apply to the area
The paste would be approximately 1 part baking soda to 3 parts water
In terms of the soak, would vary on the amount of water but in general 1/4 cup to 1 cup should be enough

If there is no improvement then steroids may be needed

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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How Should Severe Itching On The Feet Be Managed While On Oxycodone, Wellbutrin SR And Adderall?

Brief Answer: calamine, steroid cream, continue benadryl, baking soda soaks and paste Detailed Answer: Hi, He may be experiencing an allergic reaction to one of his meds or if he has used any new foods or drink (though rash usually more generalized. Treatment- (1) continue benadryl- use 1 to 2 tabs every 4 to 6 hours till resolved (2)calamine lotion along with a topical steroid cream such as hydrocortisone cream- both of these are over the counter (3)baking soda soaks may also help as well , can also make a paste of baking soda and apply to the area The paste would be approximately 1 part baking soda to 3 parts water In terms of the soak, would vary on the amount of water but in general 1/4 cup to 1 cup should be enough If there is no improvement then steroids may be needed I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions