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Skin irritation. ? Buprenorphine

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I've been taking Buprenorphine for nearly 3 years. I am now experiencing a really itchy skin. Does anyone else?

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OTC loratadine ,Cetirizine or allegra (Fexofenadine, Telfast) are antihistamines that can help or prescription Desloratadine.

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Biscuitface in reply toSueJohnson

Thankyou Sue

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Madlegs1

If you are only experiencing the itching after 3 years, it is unlikely to be due to the Bup.

Most side effects would manifest within the first few weeks of use.

What else has happened in your medications or other recently?

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Biscuitface in reply toMadlegs1

Nothing new. I may be taking more paracetamol lately for breakthroughs. No more than 3 or 4 a day. Could that be the cause?

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Madlegs1

Seems ok!

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JenniferBut

It may be the glue.. ? Can you ask the pharmacist or prescriber?

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