Itching From Contrave (Page 2)
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I have been taking Contrave for three weeks and have developed itching on the insides of my hands and the bottoms of my feet. Has anyone else experienced this?
Re: Mandi (# 14)
I was wondering about the itch it started at the end of week three -driving me nuts on bottom of feet and hands i stopped taking contrave will try zyrtec hopefully it works
Re: Colly (# 18)
Me too! Dr made me stop.Does anybody know if we can take this pill just once a day? Because I was fine until I had to do twice a day I developed a ichy rash on my neck and chest .. Its Saturday Dr. told me to stay off a couple of days to see if the itchiness goes away I’m hoping I can go back on Monday.
Re: Jessica (# 8)
Hi .. I started iching in the second week one pill in the morning one in the night on the 3rd day of that my neck and chest is extremely ichy started to break out in a rash . I called the doctor and she said stop immediately for a couple days till the rash goes away.. ughh .. i hope i can go back on it and maybe just take once a day .. we will see in a few days ?? hope all is well!
I also experienced itching a little over two weeks into Contrave and had to stop. I did not try Zyrtec because it just didn't feel right to be walking around with a suppressed allergic reaction all day. But I'm not a doctor so maybe it would have been fine.
I am wondering if anyone has tried getting Bupropion (Wellbutrin) and Naltrexone LDN prescribed separately and if that stopped the itching side effect. Contrave basically just combined those two drugs into one pill but they have been being prescribed as two separate drugs used together for weight-loss for years.
I can't find anyone complaining of itchiness who have gotten the two prescribed separately but maybe its just not as common (or "hot right now") a subject for people to be posting about it.
Anyway, would love to know anyone's experiences!
I started Contrave with one pill a day but only got to the second day and that evening, BAM! I had hives all over my body including in my ears, scalp and other places that I won't mention. My eyes were so swollen and my face was red and felt like sandpaper that I knew I was allergic to Contrave. I ran to my doctors where I was put on heavy steroids and an antihistamine. It was awful! I gained 8 pounds. My face was red and puffy and I itched for over 2 weeks. Once the allergic reaction was gone, upon my doctors approval. I started out again but at .5 of a tablet. AGAIN on the second day and only taking .5 a tab I had another allergic reaction. So I must say goodbye to Contrave. I am highly allergic. I am glad I am not the only person with this type of reaction but sad that I cannot be on this medication.
Omg!!! I've been to the doctor twice thinking I had a bug or something but finally found out it was from my Contrave...I don't want anyone to suffer but glad I'm not the only one..So glad I found this...it is a maddening itch...It started in the palms of my hands also but has since spread...I also felt like something was crawling on me and was freaked out...they assured me I didn't have any bugs...did testing and it was negative...the doc told me I could stop altogether and see if things clear up or take Zyrtec and continue...well I definitely want to continue...down five pounds in a month so I'll see how Zyrtec works...
Re: Mandi (# 14)
Did this help, my exact symptoms and timing. How long did your hives last??
Re: Mandi (# 14)
I’m experiencing the same thing! I have hives all over
Re: cade71 (# 6)
I too had this reaction when I increased to 2 in the AM and 1 in the PM.
Re: cade71 (# 6)
I've been taking Contrave for about 3-4wks and I started itching yesterday.. My hands, top of feet, inner part of my arms. Is this normal. I'm taking 2 in the morning and 2 at night.
I'm having to take Benadryl for the itching.. It's driving me insane..
Re: Julz (# 35)
Thank you so much, I will get Zyrtec and will take it tonight.
Re: Lucy (# 34)
Zyrtec helped me more than Benadryl. Shortly after taking a Zyrtec, no more itchy palms or feet.
Re: Stallingsgirl (# 21)
What did you do to help with itchy palms? I'm taking Benadryl it helps but only for an hour or so. What can I do for this itching? Thank you.
Just started itching 3 days ago. Have only been a little over 1 week taking Contrave. Stopped taking it & went to Dr. Steroid shot , pills, & cream still itching. I am miserable.
Did that help? I'm wondering if reducing helped. I loved the medicine and wanted to continue issues it. The itching was horrible and not really feasible.
I've been on contrave 3 weeks now. Itching is unreal. my ears, head and back with hives itch so bad my skin turned red. Took Benadryl and took a cold shower and had no results. At first I had no idea it could be the contrave because I've been on it so long. But now that I've read everyone's post I'm thinking it must be. Going to call my Dr. in the morning to see what she thinks. ( glad to see I'm not alone)
Yes, Contrave has caused horrible itchiness on my feet and palms.
Imy doctor had me start taking a Zyrtec D at night. Stopped the itching immediately
Yes, I'm experiencing the itching too. Mainly on my fingers but I do occasionally experience itching on my toes as well. It started when I went to 2 am / 2 pm. I dropped back to 2 / 1.
Yes try a Zyrtec every night. Worked for me. It's what my doctor recommended
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