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What Can I Do About Itchy Red Blotches With Bumps On The Skin While On Medication For Hypertension?

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Posted on Fri, 17 Dec 2021
Question: Itchy skin all over with red blothes, some with bumps. Hydroochlorothiazide & amlodipine besylate. Blood pressure was 160 for years then with meds dropped to 145. Today 168/78 P78. what is my problem & what can I do about it.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I suggest an oral antihistamine

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Perhaps you have Hives / Acute Urticaria. I suggest you to apply a soothing lotion e.g Calamine lotion. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg tab once a day.

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What Can I Do About Itchy Red Blotches With Bumps On The Skin While On Medication For Hypertension?

Brief Answer: I suggest an oral antihistamine Detailed Answer: Hello, Perhaps you have Hives / Acute Urticaria. I suggest you to apply a soothing lotion e.g Calamine lotion. In addition I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine 10mg tab once a day. Regards