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What Causes A Pink Rash On The Body After Taking Aricept?

I have just started two weeks ago at bedtime 5 mg of Aricept, although a Psychologist (Psychiatrist?) consulted two weeks ago at Kaiser told me "you do not have Alzheimer's disease, but you are 87 years old, after all. I also take in the morning, Losartan (25 mg) and aspirin 81 mg, and in the evening Lovostatin (2x10Mg). Two days ago I noticed a mild pink rash on my whole body,, but as I was very busy did not pay attention to it. However the next that night I did not take the Aricept and the next day I did not have a rash. So last night I again took an Aricept and this morning I have a rash again. I have no idea if it is associated with the drug. My breathing is not affected and, having had guests, I have been busy. I do not smoke and am not a regular drinker (no alcohol this past month.
Any suggestions?
Mon, 21 May 2018
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Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.
I understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-take antihistamines daily
-use calmine lotion for local relief
-if you dont get better use prescribed corticosteroids
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Causes A Pink Rash On The Body After Taking Aricept?

Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction. Some advices that I can give to you are: -take antihistamines daily -use calmine lotion for local relief -if you dont get better use prescribed corticosteroids Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help. Regards, dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician