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What Causes Itching Sensation On Skin After Taking Antibiotics For Diverticulitis?
I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis two weeks ago and just finished an intense treatment course of Antibiotics in hospital ( administered intravenously ) My CRP blood reading was 400 on admission and 35 on discharge I am experiencing itching of the skin all over / no longer taking the two types of antibiotics
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might be sensitive to particular antibiotic. stop the antibiotic and can go for a change if it is requered further. . take a note of name of antibiotic for future reference. now you can take tab levocetrizine 5mg daily for 5 days.infuser give the name of antibiotic when ever you are treated for any ailment
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