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Have Flu, Rashes And Itching Under Arms, Hypothyroidism. Taking Carbimazole. Is It Related?

Hi There,

I have the flu and am not taking anything for it yet.I have woken up this morning will itchy rash under both arm pits. I had noticed two days ago my right armpit was a little itchy in one spot but didnt think much of it. I have hyperthroidism and take 20mg of carbimizole once a day. Not sure if any of its related. Thanks Jess
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic
rash and itching is common adverse effect of carbimizole
usually susides after taking antibiotics
if there is no improve ment, it may be replaced with propylthiuracil
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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Have Flu, Rashes And Itching Under Arms, Hypothyroidism. Taking Carbimazole. Is It Related?

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic rash and itching is common adverse effect of carbimizole usually susides after taking antibiotics if there is no improve ment, it may be replaced with propylthiuracil Hope this answer will serve your purpose Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics