I am taking niaspan to help inproved my cholesterol and I got this icthing problem now.
2007-01-13 05:07:30 · 8 answers · asked by abeval1 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I agree that allergies are possible. Tell your doctor, and meanwhile try drinking extra water and use an allergen-free laundry detergent.
Good luck!
2007-01-13 05:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Itching may be an early sign of an allergic reaction so let your Doctor know right away. If not an allery to the medicine, Benadryl 25 mg may help but it can cause drowsiness.
2007-01-13 13:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by Wonderinwoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Niacin does make you red and itchy. Try taking an aspirin 30 minutes before your Niaspan (niacin extended release tablets). Read about it here: http://www.webmd.com/drugs/mono-126-NIACIN+-+ORAL.aspx?drugid=3745&drugname=Niacin+Oral
2007-01-13 13:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not an allergy to the drug, the drug is a diaretic and clears out your system, it makes you itch...period, i took it for awhile trying to make my urine clean for a drug test from a little wacky weed, you know, and it makes you itch like you want to scratch your skin off, you'll have to ask your doctor, but its natural
2007-01-13 13:17:02 · answer #4 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benadryl, use lotion and an ice pack
2007-01-14 07:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by angel_baby_3812 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That aveeno bath powder and lotion works pretty good.
2007-01-13 13:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by krautlover2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
benadryl may do the trick, but you should check with your doctor or pharmacist, first.
2007-01-13 13:12:40 · answer #7 · answered by firemedic_h37 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is usually an allergy. You can't take that drug.
2007-01-13 13:13:10 · answer #8 · answered by Phone E 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋