To Ann Marie/Gelnique Reaction

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Ann Marie Rowley wrote:

> Went back 10 days later and the blood was gone and a little of the infection

left. Dr gave me another shot and prescribed Gelnique, which is a salve you put

on once a day to stop the frequent urination. I developed a rash and thought

it was shingles. Went to my family doctor and he didn't know what it was from,

but it wasn't shingles.

Hi Ann

One of the most common side effects of Gelnique is a skin reaction at

the site application. That's why the directions say to apply it on a

different spot each day. The skin welts, rashes, etc. are different on

each person who reacts to the stuff. Applying it on a different spot

each day helps some people avoid skin reactions, but for anyone with

sensitive skin, a skin reaction is likely to happen anyway.

I would bet dollars to doughnuts that you had a typical Gelnique

reaction. I'm very surprised that your doctor didn't know that skin

reactions are one of the most common side effects associated with this

medication.

Lyndi

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