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Re: Headaches, coughing, itchy skin on metformin/glucophage? (long)

From: Nicole (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 15:57:21 -0500 (CDT)

Thanks Sue. In fact, the itching did not occur until I went off the Zyrtec. I'm starting to wonder though if it's worth taking all this medication. I am trying to lose weight, but the metformin is not really helping with that. Plus, I was able to lose 80 lbs a few years ago without it and without a low carb diet. We'll see, I guess. Thanks though - at least I know I'm not crazy and my physician shouldn't be laughing at me (yes, she did.) :(

>I, too have severe itching, but mine is relatively localized (to my
>upper back and scalp). I have no eczema or raised or odd skin patches
>that would lead one to think about itching conditions. It came on very
>quickly and I've not been on met for more than one year now. The only
>medication to contain it is Zyrtec, which is why I love it. I take
>Zyrtec year-round for my allergies (both indoor and outdoor). When I'm
>not on it, my itching is tremendous and when I scratch, I get red welts
>where I've scratched. I'm told that's the way extra histamine in my
>system shows up. Did you have the itching while on the Zyrtec? If not,
>talk to your dr about continuing the medication and ask him/her about
>urticaria (the technical term for generalized severe itching).

--
Nicole



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