Itchy legs, Diabetes or side effects?

[MillyMollyMandy]

Hi cronan5

Don't know anything about Altace, drugs seem to have different brand names in the UK, but it may be advisable to check the info leaflet if you haven't done so already, to see if itching is a side-effect. My itching did not start immediately after I began Simvastatin, was about 6 wks later. Don't let it build up like I did, the itching has become unbearable, get it checked out!

I am now wondering if antihistamines may help control the itch, might give
that a try next.

Thanks for your reply, hope you get yours sorted out soon.
Mandy

[tfkeel]

If you're going to take a systemic antihistamine, be careful that it is one that doesn't contain ephedrine or pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) - this compound is related to adrenaline and will push upon your blood pressure. A
topical antihistamine or antipruritic such as calamine lotion may be safer.

Itching is a listed side effect of Altace as well. The generic name of Altace is ramipril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.

[MillyMollyMandy]

Hi all, a quick update.

Saw Doc today, itching finally calmed down a couple of days ago. Doc changed med to Atorvastatin (Lipitor). itching is also listed as a possible side-effect in this! Doc says if this causes itching, I may be "just one of those people who can't take statins"! also put me on Lisinopril for high blood pressure.

Good news though, result of last months cholesterol check, it has come down from 7.4 to 4.6. Hope everyone is well, Mandy.