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What Causes Itching In The Neck While On Allopurinol And Potassium Citrate?
I am taking allopurinol and potassium citrate for kidney stones. Have been taking these meds since Oct. 2016. For about a month now I have had terrible itching on the front of my neck. Skin appears dry and flakey. This is a serious side effect of these medications?
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
Hello,
The itching on the front of your neck is not a side effect of these medications. Most probably is a newly set fungal infection of the skin or allergy to any new cosmetic product or some other medication you've started recently.
I advise applying calamine lotion locally. If no improvement within a couple of days should consult with a dermatologist as might need prescription meds.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
The itching on the front of your neck is not a side effect of these medications. Most probably is a newly set fungal infection of the skin or allergy to any new cosmetic product or some other medication you've started recently.
I advise applying calamine lotion locally. If no improvement within a couple of days should consult with a dermatologist as might need prescription meds.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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