Medication Intolerances 2
from The Pharmacist Answers Podcast
3 drug intolerances that involve the skin Itching and rash - even though they are a big sign of allergies, they also can be typical side effects of medications Narcotics - in hospitals, they give diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to calm an itching side effect Sulfa antibiotics and tetracyclines - sun hypersensitivity. Not a sunburn, though. May require pain reliever to get comfortable. Flushing - redness and hotness of the skin Niacin - used for cholesterol reduction. Flushing is reduced by taking 81 mg of aspirin 30 minutes before taking niacin Hormones - natural or in medication (birth control or hormone replacement). Can be reduced or eased by taking before bed or taking with food IV contrast - as the medication spreads through the body. Dryness - especially of skin surfaces that require moisture (i.e. mucous membranes) Antihistamines and cold medications - dry eyes, dry nose Overactive bladder medications - dry eyes, dry mouth, constipation IBS meds that control diarrhea - constipation Connect with me Support us on Patreon *NEW* Join the Pharmacist Answers Podcast Community on Facebook Subscribe: iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, TuneIn Radio Like the Facebook page Music Credits: "Radio Martini" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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