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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes On Shoulder And Upper Arms While On Metoprolol

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Posted on Mon, 15 Feb 2016
Question: Ihave been taking METOPROLOL for htn and chf. I am now experiencing an itchy hive like rash across my shoulders down upper arms and small of my back. I was diagnosed having dermatitis and was prescribed TRIAMCINOLONE 0.1%. It does aleviate the itching but I continue breaking out with new spots of rash. I have been taking the METOPROLOL since April of 2014 and started ash July 31,2015. Am I in any danger from this drug?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be side effect of metoprolol

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have gone through your complaints. Metoprolol does lead to eczematous rashes on long term use but it is a rare occurrence.
You might have developed rash due to metoprolol. To confirm you need to discontinue the drug. I would recommend you to consult a doctor and get metoprolol changed to some other anti hypertensive. If the rash disappears then it can be a side effect of metoprolol.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Rashes On Shoulder And Upper Arms While On Metoprolol

Brief Answer: Can be side effect of metoprolol Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic I have gone through your complaints. Metoprolol does lead to eczematous rashes on long term use but it is a rare occurrence. You might have developed rash due to metoprolol. To confirm you need to discontinue the drug. I would recommend you to consult a doctor and get metoprolol changed to some other anti hypertensive. If the rash disappears then it can be a side effect of metoprolol. Regards Dr Asmeet