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What Causes Itching And Redness On The Legs And Arms?

My husband has previously taken Atenolol for a couple of years for b/p problems. He was changed to metroprolol bout 2 weeks ago because of difficulty getting the YYYY@YYYY He also started Mupirocin cream on Sunday on a couple of sores. Last night he started with redness on his legs up to his knees, along with itching on legs, arms and abdomen, I m not sure which could be causing these prolems. Any suggestions?
Fri, 6 Apr 2018
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Hello,

That itching could be a part of allergic reaction to any subject which cannot exactly mention but this medication, which you mentioned is rarely causing such symptoms. Also, take anti-histamine drug.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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What Causes Itching And Redness On The Legs And Arms?

Hello, That itching could be a part of allergic reaction to any subject which cannot exactly mention but this medication, which you mentioned is rarely causing such symptoms. Also, take anti-histamine drug. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani