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What Causes A Recurring Rash While On Toprol And Metformin?

I am taking Toprol 100, diovanHCT 320/25, Norvas 5 twice aday, lipator and Metformin 500 twice a day. I got a rash . They gave me steroids and a crème. It s been 2 weeks and it started to clear but now it s coming back. Should I call my Doctor? I m 67
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Hello
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

The rash can be a sign of an allergic reaction.

In an allergic reaction, the immune system starts fighting substances that are usually harmless(certain foods,pollen or medicines ) as though these substances were trying to attack the body.
This overreaction can cause the rash.

In my opinion, the allergen or the cause of your rash probably is one of your medicines.
Usually most reactions happen soon after the contact with an allergen.
It is very important to identify the allergen and avoid further contact with it.

You take a polipharmacy.Potentially each one of your 7 drugs can be the culpit and the rebound rash is a sign that you are again in contact with your allergen.

For this reason my answer is :Yes,you should call your doctor and refer to him your problem. It is very important to investigate about the possible cause/medicine that trigger your allergic reaction and to avoid the contact with it.

Anyway,i want to say that you should stay calm because rash is a symptom of a mild allergic reaction.
You don't have symptoms of a severe allergic reaction,so your situation is not life threatening.So,don't stress and contact your doctor.

Hope i have clarified your doubts.
If you have other questions,feel free and ask.
Take care.
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What Causes A Recurring Rash While On Toprol And Metformin?

Hello I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. The rash can be a sign of an allergic reaction. In an allergic reaction, the immune system starts fighting substances that are usually harmless(certain foods,pollen or medicines ) as though these substances were trying to attack the body. This overreaction can cause the rash. In my opinion, the allergen or the cause of your rash probably is one of your medicines. Usually most reactions happen soon after the contact with an allergen. It is very important to identify the allergen and avoid further contact with it. You take a polipharmacy.Potentially each one of your 7 drugs can be the culpit and the rebound rash is a sign that you are again in contact with your allergen. For this reason my answer is :Yes,you should call your doctor and refer to him your problem. It is very important to investigate about the possible cause/medicine that trigger your allergic reaction and to avoid the contact with it. Anyway,i want to say that you should stay calm because rash is a symptom of a mild allergic reaction. You don t have symptoms of a severe allergic reaction,so your situation is not life threatening.So,don t stress and contact your doctor. Hope i have clarified your doubts. If you have other questions,feel free and ask. Take care.