Some medication side effects list dry itchy skin as a common usage symptom. Most of the time, such side effects from medications can ease off after a while.

However, some continue to persist and that’s where you really ought to take notice. The fact is, our skin is highly sensitive and can be easily irritated if a substance consumed/applied is not suitable.

So if you find that the medication you are taking causes you to have side effects like dry itchy skin, then see your doctor and report the matter to him/her. Ask for a switch of drugs/medications that is less likely to cause any side effects. Here are a list of drugs or supplements that can cause you to suffer from common medication side effects such as red, itchy and dry skin.

Isotretinoin (Accutane) – Used to treat severe cases of acne. It works on the acne, but 90% of the users will have the side effect of chapped lips, and most will have dry itchy skin and a dried out nose.

Ecstasy( Club drug) – Popular club drug among teens because a stimulant effect, making all emotions, both negative and positive, much more intense. It can also cause dry mouth and cramps.

Amiodarone (Cordarone) – Treatment of various cardiac arrhythias (ie abnormal heart rhythms). Possible side effects include dry mouth and dry eyes.

Nicotinic acid (Advicor) – Used to help reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. Itching, stinging, tingling, or burning of the skin can be associated with frequent use.

Prochlorperazine (Compazine) – Used to treat the nausea and vomiting caused by radiation therapy, cancer chemotherapy, surgery, and other conditions. Less common but possible side effects include yellowing of the skin and dry skin rash.

Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms or medication side effects are severe or do not go away.

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