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How Should Severe Itching On The Feet Be Managed While On Oxycodone, Wellbutrin SR And Adderall?
Question: Husband had rotator cuff surgery Friday. Takes meds for pain: Oxycodone. Normal meds are Wellbutrin SR and Adderall. Has developed severe itching on feet. Have used 3 products for Athlete feet, cold packs with no results.
Brief Answer:
calamine, steroid cream, continue benadryl, baking soda soaks and paste
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
He may be experiencing an allergic reaction to one of his meds or if he has used any new foods or drink (though rash usually more generalized.
Treatment- (1) continue benadryl- use 1 to 2 tabs every 4 to 6 hours till resolved
(2)calamine lotion along with a topical steroid cream such as hydrocortisone cream- both of these are over the counter
(3)baking soda soaks may also help as well , can also make a paste of baking soda and apply to the area
The paste would be approximately 1 part baking soda to 3 parts water
In terms of the soak, would vary on the amount of water but in general 1/4 cup to 1 cup should be enough
If there is no improvement then steroids may be needed
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
calamine, steroid cream, continue benadryl, baking soda soaks and paste
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
He may be experiencing an allergic reaction to one of his meds or if he has used any new foods or drink (though rash usually more generalized.
Treatment- (1) continue benadryl- use 1 to 2 tabs every 4 to 6 hours till resolved
(2)calamine lotion along with a topical steroid cream such as hydrocortisone cream- both of these are over the counter
(3)baking soda soaks may also help as well , can also make a paste of baking soda and apply to the area
The paste would be approximately 1 part baking soda to 3 parts water
In terms of the soak, would vary on the amount of water but in general 1/4 cup to 1 cup should be enough
If there is no improvement then steroids may be needed
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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