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How Can Severe Itching On The Body Be Treated?

I had a reaction to an antibiotic,no visible skin rash but itch all over. Took a round of Hydroxyzine which did little to stop the itching. I had taken all of the antibiotic except 1 pill when I realized there was a problem. Do I need to see if I can get something else to stop the itching or should the antibiotic be out of my system soon? It was a week ago yesterday when I took the last antibiotic.
Thu, 26 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

After reading your question, I feel that you have developed allergic reaction to a drug. The best treatment is to identify the drug and avoid it always. For relieving itch, you can apply Calamine lotion twice daily over the itchy area.

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How Can Severe Itching On The Body Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After reading your question, I feel that you have developed allergic reaction to a drug. The best treatment is to identify the drug and avoid it always. For relieving itch, you can apply Calamine lotion twice daily over the itchy area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.