itching and pain meds

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itching is a very common side effect to taking narcotics. you will have to

experiment with some meds and see what works for you

I hope this finds you and yours well

mark

itching and pain meds

> Hello All,

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> Has anyone else had a problem with itching with the pain meds? I am

> frustrated. I have tried hydromorphone, fioricet, and darvaset--

> itched terribly from these. Have tried fentanyl patch and

> hydrocodone and itched terribly and broke out in hives. Intended to

> try oxycodone but pharmacist said I would have a problem with that

> too.

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> Presently, I am using hydrocodone while taking 1-2 allegra/day and a

> benadryl until I can see an allergist in September.

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> I realize that these drugs can release histamine in the mast cells,

> but it seems that more than that is going on with me, especially

> with the hives. However, it is hard to believe that I am allergic

> to all of these drugs.

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> Any ideas or anyone had a similar problem?

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> Thanks,

> Pat German

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[Guest guest]

Pat,

I have had problems with just about every type pain med making me itch at times.

I can take the same med without problems one day and then have problems with

itching from it the next. I used to take benadryl with the pain med if I was

having problems with itching from it. I have lots of problems with itching now,

but it is hard to know if it is the pain meds or the liver disease. Some of my

worst itching episodes are on days when I haven't had that much pain med. I

have prescription strength atarax, which works much better than bendaryl. Maybe

you could ask your doc to give you a prescription for atarax.

W