Itching due to medication??

[Chasdog]

Hello,

I had a liver transplant 3 years ago and take tacrolimus, mycophenolate and prednisone for anti rejection. I have recently had a very itchy localised rash on my neck which I have been treating with hydrocortisone cream. This is having no effect. I was wondering if it could be a reaction to any of the medications that I am taking? Has anyone experienced similar and if so, what advice did you receive? Many thanks.

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[Buddythezhu]

I get itching, I’ve got auto immune liver disease. I get it on my feet, ankles and legs.I found Eurax cream you can get over the counter always stops the itch. Personally I wouldn’t use any hydro cortisone cream without asking my Hepatologist.

[Chasdog in reply to Buddythezhu]

Thanks for this Buddythezhu, I’ll stop hydrocortisone and ask consultant on Thursday about using Eurex.

[Yellowsydney]

Hi, I'm 6 years post liver transplant, itch all over, sheets always covered in blood, I take citirizine on prescription from transplant consultant, it helps a bit. Yes it's one of my medications I take tacrolimus and mycophenolate, plus others for blood pressure, thyroid etc. Surgeon thinks it's the mycophenolate. I have tried every anti itch cream available. I don't have a rash until after I've scatchedTalk to your transplant coordinators/consultant before taking anything.I

Possibly see your GP could be shingles.

Please feel free to join our friendly and knowledgeable Facebook group called liver transplant support uk, thousands of people that have been in your situation.

Hilary

[Chasdog in reply to Yellowsydney]

Thanks Hilary, that is really helpful. I’m seeing Liver Consultant on Thursday and so will ask then. I will also join the Facebook group.