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What Does Severe Itching On The Head And Back Indicate?
I am having a lot of itching on my head and my back. I rub moisturizing cream on twice a day without any result. I m suspecting its coming from one of my medications I m taking. I suspect it is from the Diltiazem that I started taking about Oct. 20th for my atrial fib. Is this a possibility?r
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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Itching is not a known side effect of diltiazem. The itching could be due to dryness, high bile salts, etc. I suggest you to get liver function tests and also to consult your dermatologist for clinical assessment.
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Itching is not a known side effect of diltiazem. The itching could be due to dryness, high bile salts, etc. I suggest you to get liver function tests and also to consult your dermatologist for clinical assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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