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What is the best way to get rid if narcotic itch? i have dilaudid from hysterectomy surgery and itch is keeping me awake

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Antihistamine : Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or zyrtec. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) has strong sedative effect. Call your doctor and ask to switch your pain medication to another pain killer.

Dr Ailloni-Charas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Change med: The simplest way would be to change your medication. Sometimes another medication needs to be added with the pain med to control the itch.

Answered 9/8/2013

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