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Hi, Can someone help me with right medication for itchy skin all over the body. I was asked to take levocet 5mg and its already been three days and the itching continues still. I've tried lotion and coconut oil but nothing helps. Can't really sleep at night, very urginf to scrarch. I'm a post kidney transplant patient with Diabetes
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Owing to your underlying kidney issue,you could be having Renal/Uremic pruritus.Itbis advisable to meet your Nephrologist!
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