Itching?? Side Affect to What?
Okay, I am almost too embarrassed to raise this question, but here goes. I I have been on Lyrica for the neuropathy for about 3 weeks. About 10 days ago, I started itching like a monkey infested with fleas. I have no visible rash. I itch mostly on my stomach. I asked my Onc about it, and he told me to stop taking Lyrica. The Lyrica was really relieving my neuropathy so I stayed on it another week. I even tried the Benandyrl. My Podiatrist, who prescribed the Lyrica, said he has only had two patients that had any side affect to the Lyrica. This weekend, I stopped because the itching is overwhelming. The Onc said Herceptin does not cause itching. I have looked up the symptons on Mayoclinic.com, and I do not have any jaundice--just itching. I'm a textbook for side affects so I thought I'd throw this one out there. Coincidentally, I have my first appointment with a dermatologist next Friday when I have my Herceptin and see my Onc. Although I have been off the Lyrica several days, I still itch so I am wondering if it is coming from something else.
Louise
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