Posted by djmmm on January 15, 2002, at 17:31:15
In reply to Calamine, CBZ, or Benadryl? » tina, posted by CalvaryHill on January 12, 2002, at 4:26:31
> Perhaps you can find yourself some generic calamine lotion at the local drugstore.
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> Other ideas include: diphenhydramine (Benadryl) treatment {some people claim that Benadryl has an antidepressant effect too}. Or, more difficult to procure but perhaps more effective overall: prescription fexofenadine (Allegra TM).
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> Another thought is to switch to carbamazepine XR if possible. Its record in affective disorders is largely unblemished, and some people claim it has mood "elevating" properties.
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> Perhaps you can take more showers and use some family mild soap and try to cover every part of your body thoroughly in the shower.
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> I'm very hopeful that you will solve this problem in Godspeed,
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> CalvaryHill
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> > Does anyone have experience with itchy skin and rashes on Depakote?? It's driving me craaaaaazy........
call or Go to your Dr....that's an allergic reaction to the Depakote.
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