Posted by KaraS on January 17, 2005, at 8:59:21
In reply to Cymbalta and skin rash?, posted by saw on January 17, 2005, at 1:22:02
> I developed an itchy and red, slighty raised rash yesterday morning that spread across most of body within an hour. I have not changed anything at all in my diet, or cleaning detergents. I had not been bitten by anything.
> I went to a doctor and when I mentioned I am on Cymbalta, he prescribed Aterax which I did not get. I went and bought some antihistamine instead. This morning it has cleared up a bit on my body but my hands and feet are very swollen and look sunburnt. I still itch from time to time.
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> I have been on Cymbalta 60mg for 22 days.
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> Cymbalta is really helping and I wouldn't want to stop taking it, but I can't find any other reason for this rash.
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> Sabrina
Sabrina,
Have you called your pdoc about it? (It sounds like the doctor you talked to isn't a psychiatrist.) I would definitely talk to a psychiatrist. You might also contact the makers of the medication and look for information on their drug monograph as to whether that kind of reaction is serious and you would need to get off of the medication. I hope that's not the case though.I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Kara
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