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Is Montelukast Effective In The Treatment Of An Itchy Rash?

I HAD A RASH WHICH WAS THE RESULT OF AN ALLERGY TO HYDRODODONE. DOCTOR GAVE ME A PRESCRIPTION FOR MONTELUKAST F OR THE ITCH (IN ADDITION TO OTHER ADVISE) AND DISCONTINUING THE USE OF THE PAIN MEDS. MY QUESTION - IS THE MONTELUKAST TO REDUCE THE ITCHING??
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Montelukast does not seem to be effective in the treatment of hydrocodone induced itching. Itching is one of the most prevalent side effects of opioid drugs like Morphine, Hydrocodone and others.

Montelukast (a leukotriene receptor blocker) is not effective in the treatment of opioid-induced pruritus. Instead, topical hydrocortisone cream and less sedating antihistamines such as Loratadine or Cetrizine are found to be effective in reducing the pruritus caused by opioids.


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Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Is Montelukast Effective In The Treatment Of An Itchy Rash?

Hello, Montelukast does not seem to be effective in the treatment of hydrocodone induced itching. Itching is one of the most prevalent side effects of opioid drugs like Morphine, Hydrocodone and others. Montelukast (a leukotriene receptor blocker) is not effective in the treatment of opioid-induced pruritus. Instead, topical hydrocortisone cream and less sedating antihistamines such as Loratadine or Cetrizine are found to be effective in reducing the pruritus caused by opioids. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali