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Itchy Skin Rash. Taking Diazepam. Have Neck And Back Surgery. Want Medicine

I recently developed a skin rash that where the itching is severe. I suffer allergic reactions to new medications or taking a prescribed med more often. I am very allergic to cortisone and steroids. The only new med I take is Diazapam 10 mg. I take it for nerve ending flare ups from Fibromyalgia . Also, I have had six neck and back surgeries since 2004. The Diazapam really works. I was given one tablet three times a day. At first, I only took them one a day or at varied flare ups, but they worked so weak I took three/day. Reading side effects, itching was a side effects. I use topical creams, they didn t work long. Benadryl works well, would like to use something long acting without the drowsiness. Thank you.
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Hi any drug has a side effect of itching it is not a specific side effect.first ruled out food allergens .dyes and insect bites .i think diazepam causes dryness of skin which inturn causes itching.apply daily moisteriser twice daily and use allegra 180 mg twice daily which is non sedative is effective in itching.rule out accute esnophilic syndrome also
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Itchy Skin Rash. Taking Diazepam. Have Neck And Back Surgery. Want Medicine

Hi any drug has a side effect of itching it is not a specific side effect.first ruled out food allergens .dyes and insect bites .i think diazepam causes dryness of skin which inturn causes itching.apply daily moisteriser twice daily and use allegra 180 mg twice daily which is non sedative is effective in itching.rule out accute esnophilic syndrome also