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Extreme skin reaction to Lansoprazole?

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chris2
chris2

Hi

I also posted in dermatology then realised I should maybe have posted here. After just 10 days on just 15 mg Lansoprazole I developed a painful skin reaction on one arm. But the weird thing is - the skin looks normal - no rash or redness. So I don't think I got across to the GP how bad it is. If I inadvertently scratch or slightly rub a little bit of skin it's as if I have stuck my arm in a fire. I normally have a high pain tolerance but this has me screaming and writhing. 4 days on and OTC oral antihistamine isn't helping. Nor will my arm accept any sort of cream. I've googled and can't find any reference to anything like it. Will it settle on it's own and when? Reluctant to go back to the GP as there isn't anything to see.

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  • nel08983
    nel08983 chris2

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    got to go back They don't know everything AT the very least you need an alternative ppi

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