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What Causes Itching Sensation All Over The Body While On Metformin?

I have been on metformin since 8 days and I ve been itchy for 2-3 days all over my skin! Insane! Is this dangerous? Am I having an allergy reaction to the medecine and will it make me stop breathing? Or is the worst that can happen be that I will continue to itch?
Sat, 30 Sep 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having prurigo simplex.
It is not metformin related.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid fast food and food with artificial colors.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Itching Sensation All Over The Body While On Metformin?

Hi. As per your case history you are having prurigo simplex. It is not metformin related. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid fast food and food with artificial colors. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.