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My doc had me triple my dose of percocet for post surgery pain and add benadryl (diphenhydramine) with it. i woke up itching all over. is that normal for percocet?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Itching with opiates: Itching is a potential side effect to opiates. Watch for difficulty breathing or other signs of an allergic reaction. But itching can be a side effect of that class of medications.

Answered 6/10/2016

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