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Can Pyridostigmine And Prednisone Cause Itchy Rashes On The Body?

Ihave been taking pyridostigmine 4 tables daily for myasthenia gravis plus prednisone, reduced from 10 mg per day to 10 mg every other day and have developed large itching, oozing welts on my body which I thought were mosquito bites, but they continue to appear and are now quite numerous. Could this result from an allergic response to one of these medications? I would certainly appreciate your response since I am far from home and my physician s response. Thank you in advance, Barbara Waxenberg
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Pyridostigmine may cause leukocytoclastic vasculitis. It may present like palpable purpura, but it may also present with urticarial-like lesions, petechial ulcers, erythematous plaques, or nodules.

Prednisolone may cause rash due to immunosuppression or due to secondary Infection with chickenpox or other viral infections.

Please consult your physician/dermatologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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Can Pyridostigmine And Prednisone Cause Itchy Rashes On The Body?

Hello, Pyridostigmine may cause leukocytoclastic vasculitis. It may present like palpable purpura, but it may also present with urticarial-like lesions, petechial ulcers, erythematous plaques, or nodules. Prednisolone may cause rash due to immunosuppression or due to secondary Infection with chickenpox or other viral infections. Please consult your physician/dermatologist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist