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On my fifth day taking Questran Light,and God help me i am still itching,am i expecting to much to soon,Consultant mentioned Ripithcin don't know if that's how you spell it if Questran didn't help any one taking this for the itch.

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Whoops i meant Rifampicin

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I'm taking hydroxyzine hydrochloride, I was initially prescribed 25mg to be taken at night now I have 2 x 25mg tablets at night. This is working for me and been on this since October last year. Hope this helps

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I take Benadryl.... just as needed. Between that and the URSO, the itch is mostly not noticeable. On bad days, I take an extra benadryl ..

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Is your cholesterol high ? is that why you're taking Questran Light ? and Rifampic in an antibiotic. ...

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Thanks for the reply's,yes my colesterol is high and Questran Light is taken to lower it,but a lot on here take it for the itch aswell,so are still waiting to see if it as any affect on me,as for the Rifampicin i don't know if this helps the itch just going on what my consultant mentioned,Idid read in the PBC book that it does help with the itch.Take Care.

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