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Re: Rashes and Orthotricyclen
From: Anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 3 May 2002 15:12:03 -0500 (CDT)
Thank you, Maggie!
At Thu, 2 May 2002, Maggie, wrote:
>
>At Thu, 2 May 2002, Anne wrote:
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>>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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