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Need to discontinue antihistamines r/t starting pitolisant. hx. of chronic hives and itchy skin. hives havent been a problem recently but itchy skin has despite all topicals. other oral meds for itchy skin? ive taken doxepin in the past.
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Skin care: Skin care also includes a gentle soap without fragrance, avoiding immersion of the skin in water and use of topical anti inflammatory medications. Please follow up with Dermatology to discuss options for topical treatment.
Answered 2/18/2020
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