Fergus Falls, MN
A 25-year-old female asked:
I just had breast reduction today and they put me in oxycodone and a z pack i am very itchy i can't sleep my whole body itches can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
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Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may help the itching however, the itching may be coming from a reaction to the oxycodone or the zpak. You should check with your doctor and see what he/she advises.
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Dr. Ibrahim Al-Sanourianswered
Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology 29 years experience
Yes: Usually benedryl is safe as over the counter mediciation
however eleminating the casue of this allergy is the best soluation
in your case i think oxycodone is the medication that is causing your sysmtoms
try to call your doctor to prescribe you a non narcotic pain killer.
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Dr. John Mancollanswered
Plastic Surgery 32 years experience
Yes: Let your doctor know but you could take Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Either of your home meds could be the source of your itching.
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Dr. Anthony Pollizzianswered
Anesthesiology 38 years experience
Allergy: yes you can but i suspect you may have had an allergic rx to the narcotic
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Breast Surgery 49 years experience
Yes: You may be allergic to the medications you are taking. It is OK to take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) but cal your prescribing physician and inform her/him of your symptoms. Your meds may have to be changed.
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Itching is a common side effect of opiates. Get another type of analgesic. Try Ultram
Aug 17, 2015
Dr. Darryl Blinski commented
Plastic Surgery 48 years experience
Don't follow any recommendation over the internet! CAL:L your surgeon ASAP to see if you are having an allergic reaction to anesthesia.....
Aug 17, 2015
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