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Allergic To Acyclovir Causing Blisters In Skin, Throat Fiery With Ears Broken Into Hairline. Antihistamine Not Working

I have an allergy to acyclovir there is blistering and skin feels on fire dwellings on throat area ear broken out up into hair line Got antihistamine but doesn t seem to be working can t touch skin really painful I am sensitive to all medicines is there anything I can do to relief pain and burning
posted on Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
If antihistaminics are not controlling the rash and blister caused by acyclovir. Some individuals may be allergic to acyclovir.
I would suggest you
1.Stop taking the drug
2.You can apply cold packs on the lesions
3.Moisturizing Creams like calamine lotion
4.Oral steroids for 4-5 days.
If your symptoms are not improving you can consult your doctor for further suggestions.
Hope you find the answer in it.
Thank you.
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Allergic To Acyclovir Causing Blisters In Skin, Throat Fiery With Ears Broken Into Hairline. Antihistamine Not Working

Hello, Welcome to HCM, If antihistaminics are not controlling the rash and blister caused by acyclovir. Some individuals may be allergic to acyclovir. I would suggest you 1.Stop taking the drug 2.You can apply cold packs on the lesions 3.Moisturizing Creams like calamine lotion 4.Oral steroids for 4-5 days. If your symptoms are not improving you can consult your doctor for further suggestions. Hope you find the answer in it. Thank you.