Hi Dr.Grief I had some bad skin rashes from diltiazem and warfarin. I am off these medications but the skin rashes left me with major itching. I have suffered with itching and smaller rashes for over 6 months. Lately because of some scratching on my back I developed 2 infections. My Dr. prescribed cephalexin 500 mg apx. Am still taking 4 tablets per day and the pussy infections are just about gone. Do these pills also cause itching and skin rash? Because I ve developed new rashes on my left shin and terrible itching at night. I take oatmeal bath before bed time and use Curel lotion. Also have used cider vinegar diluted to 10:1, sea water, chamomile tea. I have rashes every night. Wake up every hour and are terribly sleep-depraved. Also used Alo vera last night. An answer would be soo much appreciated. Thank you very much
The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction to the medications.
I suggest using antihistamines such as Cetirizine.
I also suggest using Calamine lotion for local application.
I recommend avoiding the medications that can be causing the allergy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Is The Cause Of Rashes And Itches?
Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction to the medications. I suggest using antihistamines such as Cetirizine. I also suggest using Calamine lotion for local application. I recommend avoiding the medications that can be causing the allergy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician