Skin irritation. ? Buprenorphine

[Biscuitface]

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

[SueJohnson]

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

[Biscuitface in reply to SueJohnson]

Thankyou Sue

[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?

[Biscuitface in reply to Madlegs1]

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

[Madlegs1]

Seems ok!

[JenniferBut]

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

[Biscuitface in reply to JenniferBut]

I'm taking sub-lingual tablets. Thankyou though

[Carnivore-1]

I have been suffering with an itch and have started Red Light Therapy. Four treatments spread over a couple of weeks and no more itch.

I researched the itch and found that a condition comes with age. I am 83.