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Offline chatter94065

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developing allergy
« on: August 24, 2006, 06:57:42 pm »
Is it possible to develop allergy after taking meds for awhile? I'm on Sustiva and Trizivir for years now but lately I am itching from occasional rash on my back, thigh/legs. I am in constant contact with my doctor about it eliminating possible cause at a time, but I was wondering if anyone has experienced developing allergies to meds that they were on for sometime.

Any answer will be helpful. Thanks.

Offline kentb

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Re: developing allergy
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2006, 08:18:18 pm »
I just wonder if your doctor has evaluated the rash.  I doubt the rash is due to the HIV meds.  You should also try to engage the services of a Dermatologist who deals with HIV clients if possible.  You may just have dematitis or psoriasis which there may be some limited treatments for that might help.

Good Luck!

Kent

Offline ARMANDO

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Re: developing allergy
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2006, 09:27:52 am »
a rash or itching is a very common side effect from most of the hiv meds,i use to get a steriod shot to control this problem at the beginning but it has not been such a big problem since i switched drugs.On ocassion i do have a problem with flare ups but i just take a couple of benadryl

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Re: developing allergy
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2006, 03:11:35 pm »
I know that my CNS difficulties with Sustiva only manifested themselves after several months. In addition, the impact of AZT on my body (anemia and stuff) took a while to show up. I was not aware of what is typically considered an "acute" allergic reaction, e.g. a rash, doing this. But I would not be at all shocked to learn about it.

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