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Why Has Loratadine Not Subsided Itching On Body While Suffering From Diarrhea?

3 years ago, i started getting really itchy, its all over my body and its driving me crazy. The doc has prescribed an antihistamine medication (Loratadine). this drug help calm me just for 4 days, and after that my body will start itching again. (Doctor told me i m dermogram because of skin sensitivity against rubbing stuff). plus, I ve recently been suffering from chronic diarrhea from 4 mounth ago, and duration of diarrhea may take up to 2 weeks. either i have Mild headache and impaired vision. i have 28 years old and I goto over 10 dermatologist, but I had seen no solution offered. i carrying out some Tests like: -HIV (3 times) Neg. -HBs ag Neg. -HCV Neg. -CRP Neg. -RPR Neg. -Parasitology (several times) nothing seen. -Colonoscopy nothing seen. -Endoscopy nothing seen. -C.B.C Specefication: WBC: 6000 --- RBC: 5.43 --- HGB: 17.2 ---HCT:47.5 Please help me :((((
posted on Tue, 14 Jan 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for itching on body while suffering from diarrhea. It is difficult to make a exact diagnosis of your condition with your current history. For what exact condition you were prescribed loratadine and in what exact dose you are taking it.

In general loratadine is a very safe tablet. If I were your dermatologist then would have you to increase the dose of loratadine. It can be increased from 1 tablet to 2 tablets and upto 4 tablets if the itching is not controlled. The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications.

Take care.
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Why Has Loratadine Not Subsided Itching On Body While Suffering From Diarrhea?

Hi, I can understand your concern for itching on body while suffering from diarrhea. It is difficult to make a exact diagnosis of your condition with your current history. For what exact condition you were prescribed loratadine and in what exact dose you are taking it. In general loratadine is a very safe tablet. If I were your dermatologist then would have you to increase the dose of loratadine. It can be increased from 1 tablet to 2 tablets and upto 4 tablets if the itching is not controlled. The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications. Take care.