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Does Trajenta Causing Itching Sensation?
Question: p TAKE TRADJENTA FOR DIABETES. i ALSO HAVE A SEVERE ITCHING PROBLEM. cAN TRADJENTA
CAUSE IRCHING?
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CAUSE IRCHING?
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Brief Answer:
Unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.
Trajenta contains Linagliptin.
It rarely cause allergic reaction and itching.
If it is due to Linagliptin it must start immediately after first dose of medicine.
If itching started later it is unlikely due to Trajenta.
There are other causes for itching
Dry skin is most common cause use some moisturizer.
Skin infection it usually associated with rash.
Better to consult your doctor for detailed physical examination.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
Unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.
Trajenta contains Linagliptin.
It rarely cause allergic reaction and itching.
If it is due to Linagliptin it must start immediately after first dose of medicine.
If itching started later it is unlikely due to Trajenta.
There are other causes for itching
Dry skin is most common cause use some moisturizer.
Skin infection it usually associated with rash.
Better to consult your doctor for detailed physical examination.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
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