im taking oxycodone which iv taken before with no problem but this time i was itching like crazy, and had a few hives, is that ok?
2007-06-22 03:09:54 · 12 answers · asked by ♥ Fancy ♥ 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
As a pharmacist I get this question pretty often. Itching from oxycodone has two different, usually unrelated causes.
First is that you're allergic to narcotic pain relievers. This is actually fairly rare and you would see this reaction with nearly all narcotic pain releivers. This is particularly worrisome if you have difficulty breathing due to swelling of the throat or tongue.
Second, and much more common, is that this is a side-effect of oxycodone. This drug is known to commonly cause a release of histamine which causes the itching that you are experiencing.
In either case this can be treated with diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
2007-06-22 03:43:24 · answer #1 · answered by rjfpharmd 1 · 7⤊ 0⤋
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im taking oxycodone which iv taken before with no problem but this time i was itching like crazy, and had a few hives, is that ok?
2015-08-06 06:16:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I itch with it whenever I take it, but it kills the foot nerve pain I have so it's worth is. Just hoping I don't have a full blown anaphylactic reaction in the future taking it. It also give me a little "head high" which is nice. And relaxes me too.
2014-08-30 13:05:16 · answer #5 · answered by Maurice 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have have been on this for 14 yrs never had this issue of itching why now
2014-08-03 00:26:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has caused me itching, too, mostly on my face around sides of my nose, no hives, but bad enuf to keep me from sleeping......Gonna try Benadryl with it tonight...will sleep great, but that's not the solution for daytime needs....ARG! Also tried Fentanyl, (sp.?) and barfed along with diarrhea...No pain,, but don't wanna live in my bathroom, either.... SURE AM READY FOR A SOLUTON FOR MY DAILY PAIN from Scoliosis, curvature of spine...
2013-12-28 16:43:22 · answer #7 · answered by tealstarfish 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Itching is a common side effect of opioid-based medications.
Talk to your doctor if it's a problem for you.
2007-06-22 03:19:28 · answer #8 · answered by Jeff the drummer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I m going crazy with itches everywhere.... My entire body .. I have ice packs all over my body including my foot which I broke and have bad pain! I also have asthma very bad as well. Help!!!
2015-11-12 11:59:35 · answer #9 · answered by kathy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not ok. I means you are developing a sensitivity to the drug, it could lead to an all out anaphylactic reaction the next time you take it. For now, take benedryl with the med if you must have it, that will minimize your body's allergic reaction to it. Be sure to notify your presriber so the next time they give you something else for pain.
2007-06-22 03:20:54 · answer #10 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋