Allergic reaction (zoladex)

[Belinda19]

Hi everyone!My body is very itching and also have rashes after i have zoladex. Does any one experience this while using zoladex?

[Sunset-lady]

I think this is probably a histamine response involving estrogen. If you've just had the first injection then zokadex works by stimulating everything first so you'll have more estrogen and this may be why you are having a reaction. Also being itchy is a very common peri menopause symptom so it could be that this is how your body experiences chemical menopause. Take an anti histamine and keep an eye on it. If you start to swell or develop a rash then see your GP immediately x

[Sunset-lady in reply to Sunset-lady]

Is the rash separate to the injection site?

[Belinda19 in reply to Sunset-lady]

In my nipples, thigh,between my fingers, armpit,under my breasts

[Sunset-lady in reply to Belinda19]

Take an anti histamine x

[Belinda19 in reply to Sunset-lady]

They give me hydrocotisone injection and cream and also prednisolone tabs

[ChicagoGrey]

I had itching during the 1st 3/4 weeks but that’s subsided and I’ve now had 3 injections.

[Belinda19 in reply to ChicagoGrey]

Did u use any thing to overcome itch

[ChicagoGrey in reply to Belinda19]

No, not really, it seemed to itch more at night. So I just used a cold compress and applied some moisturiser.

It lasted for about 3/4 weeks but has since subsided.

[ChicaPixie]

Hi lovely, so sorry you're experiencing this. I've had a course of Zoladex for 6 months and had a rash on my arms and legs for the first two months then it settled. It was there but not itchy or painful. At one point I've also had a very dry flaky skin in places. I've not experienced the itchy feeling you mentioned. But a lot of the symptoms did get better for me after the first two doses. Though I would have to say when coming off Zoladex I did get the rash again which was strange.

I really hope your symptoms settle but I think of you start to swell and have other concerning symptoms I would go back to your specialist or GP just to be on the safe side.

Sending hugs and strength your way I know this is not easy x

[Belinda19 in reply to ChicaPixie]

Thank u so much, but how u get of itching did u use any medicine dear?

[ChicaPixie in reply to Belinda19]

You're very welcome lovely, I didn't need any creams as the rash by itself wasn't itchy so I was lucky in that sense. It was just a rash. I really hope you are able to get through this and no other symptoms will appear for you x

[Belinda19 in reply to ChicaPixie]

Thank u im already using hydrocortisone injection and cream and also prednisolone tabs

[ChicaPixie in reply to Belinda19]

Hopefully it'll all settle for you soon. But if it does get worse I would go back to your GP or specialist just to make sure. Good luck lovely and hope it gets better for you x