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Irritation from possibly taking Carbocisteine

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Hi, I have been prescribed Carbocisteine 375, all was fine at the start, now in my third month and the irritation on my back is unbearable, now spreading to arms and legs. I noted that this could be a side effect. Has anyone else experienced this.

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Hi robinc10 I take carbo with no side effects at all, I would suggest seeing your g.p to discuss this and check it is a side effect and not your body telling you something else is up. I say this as I know when I'm going to be ill as it starts in my back. Hope you get it sorted, keep us posted xx

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robinc10 in reply to Usgang

Have been to the GP, gave me some cream which was useless and some antihistamine which works slightly. As I said on another reply I stopped taking Carbo three days ago and am seeing a slight improvement

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robinc10 in reply to robinc10

Skin all cleared. With oillatum. It was dry skin. Feel a bit of a fraud.

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Ruach

Do you have steroid based inhalers as well? They can be the cause of itchy skin.

After trying many creams and ointments via the GP, found 2 that work for me

Balneum cream and Canestan HC cream.

Hope you have someone to help get it on your back

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robinc10 in reply to Ruach

I do have inhalers but luckily I don't have to use them, I stopped taking CArbo three days ago and I am seeing a slight improvement in the itch.

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