YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for May, 2002: Re: Rashes and Orthotricyclen

Re: Rashes and Orthotricyclen

From: Maggie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 2 May 2002 20:58:49 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 2 May 2002, Anne wrote: >
>The past week I've broken out into a rash that is on my scalp, face,
>arms,
>legs, and feet. It's a mixture of red bumps and red splotches. I've
>tried
>every anti-itch and anti-histamine cream I could find, I've tried
>oatmeal and baking soda and nothing works. My doctor prescribed
>fluocinolone and prednisone and they both have reduced the rash and the
>itching but it still isn't going away. My doctor said that if they
>can't find anything in my blood or any reason for the rash that it might
>be my orthotricyclen. I've taken it since July of last year and I
>really hope it's not the cause. What are the chances that the rash is
>caused by the ortho?

Dear Anne,

The prednisone should clear it up for you. I'm not sure what the chances are that it's caused by orotho tri, but I've had 3 bouts of "kind of" hives since I've been on ortho tri cyclen. It's not a documented side affect, but anything is possible. If it doesn't clear up, I would do as your doctor suggests and go off the pill.

Take care,

-- Maggie

--
Maggie Beth Anderson
Medical Student at University of Washington

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