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What Causes Severe Itching After A Cervical Spine Surgery?
Hello, I just had c6 &C7 with plate & fashion on Monday. He put me on hydrocodone and Tizanidine. Problem I m having is itching to point of my scalpel is bleeding. I am eplerenone 50 mgs. I have been on this about 6-9 Months. I wonder if this medicine could be causing the itching.
Fri, 2 Nov 2018
Hello,
Eplerenone possible adverse effects don't include itching, furthermore you are using this drug for a long time.In my opinion, Tinazidine or Hydrocodone should be considered as potential causes of your issues.Discuss with your treating Doctor for these issues.
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Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho,
Neurologist, Surgical
Eplerenone possible adverse effects don't include itching, furthermore you are using this drug for a long time.In my opinion, Tinazidine or Hydrocodone should be considered as potential causes of your issues.Discuss with your treating Doctor for these issues.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho,
Neurologist, Surgical
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