Skin Rash

[gcowboy]

I took a 7 day course of 500mg and until now have never had a reaction - but also have never taken such a high dosage.  Two days after finishing the drug a blistery patch appeared on my right breast/shoulder - later that day it had moved onto my abdomen, but not blistery.  Then it moved next day to left hand back just above the buttock - same time pretty much all my tummy is now covered in a rash looking like small pin pricks and the same on the lower of both forearms.  There is no itching as such, or at least it is not really bothering me.   Could this be a simple reaction? I have no fever.

[gcowboy]

Thank you for your answer.  The rash cleared up within 7 days.  I have never suffered any reaction to amoxyl, though on this occasion it was 500mg rather than the usual 250mg dosage.  I shall certainly be speaking to my doctor.

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, your history is suggestive of that you are having drug allergy to the drug. Some patients have reported to have itching, blisters (in about 10%) and development of rash. If drug allergy is suspected you need to report your doctor immediately. Further exposure to drug may generate more IgE levels and can worsen the condition.  Itching is a milder form of allergic manifestation. Even drug allergy can lead to hives including life threatening reactions.

The rash can be treated by use of systemic anti histamine against prescription. You may need to avoid future use of the offending drug such as carrying a card. I suggest you to consult physician. Take care and regards.