A 39-year-old member asked:
how do i get rid of itchiness due to allergy to medicine?
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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered
Allergy and Immunology 33 years experience
Stop the medication: The best treatment for medication allergy is to stop the medication that triggered the reaction as soon as possible. To decrease itching, a medication like an antihistamine can be helpful. For severe reactions, oral steroids like Prednisone may be necessary.
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