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Why do pain meds make me itch?
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Allergy?: Is it to all pain meds or only to certain ones? You might have an allergy to the one you took.
Answered 3/15/2013
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Histamine release: Many narcotic or opioid pain medicines cause itching as a side effect. One of the actions of the medicine causes certain cells in your skin (mast cells) to release histamine, a chemical that causes itching (and swelling) if severe, this can cause a rash or look like hives (urticaria). An antihistamine will help, or you can switch to non narcotic pain medicines.
Answered 12/30/2016
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