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Pcp started me on ibuprofen 600 & .25 mg xanex and now my skin is super dry, itchy and breaking/bleeding. is this common? should i switch meds?

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PROBABLY: Cracking and bleeding skin as abnormal, but the answer may notbe the medication. You want a doctor to examine and diagnose the condition since this really is not common. I wonder if you are taking other medications or if you're exposed to other irritants.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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