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Tramadol & dry skin

  • 16-03-2014 6:28pm
    #1
    brettmirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,429 ✭✭✭


    Hi all...

    I'm on a course of Tramadol (plus Difene) at the moment for a recurring issue with my back.

    The skin on my face and hands is gone very dry since I've been on the prescription.

    It is listed as one of the side effects in the leaflet.

    Just wondering if anyone has come across any solutions?

    I asked the pharmacist, and they told me to use T-Gel when washing my hair and gave me a moisturiser.

    The T-Gel is working to some extent, but I pretty much have to keep applying the moisturiser almost hourly.

    Bit of a pain when in work or out and about.

    Any help appreciated!


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  • #2
    neemish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,030 ✭✭✭neemish


    Have had this problem from meds before.

    I change to tgel for a week or so, also I change to silcock's base as a shower "gel" and aqueous cream as a moisturizer. If the silcock's base isn't strong enough, try emulsifying cream but be warned, its quite messy and leaves the shower like a skating rink! But it does work wonders on dry skin.

    Plus all three are very cheap in any chemist


  • #3
    brettmirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,429 ✭✭✭brettmirl


    Thanks Neemish - picked up some from the chemist today so will see how I get on!


  • #4
    Miprocin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 107 ✭✭Miprocin


    I have the very same issue. I have a recurring back problem and need to take Tramadol when the pain gets really bad. The skin on my face peels within a few days of commencing treatment. I have found that emulsifying with Silcocks Base as well as Hydrocortisone alleviates but does not cure the symptoms

    It's a pity that doctors balk at the idea of prescribing opioids apart from Tramdadol in this country. IME Dihydrocodeine (DF118) is abetter drug for pain with few side effects but it is much more difficult to get a script for.

    I also suffer from eczema which quite probably exacerbates the situation.


  • #5
    echo beach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭echo beach


    Miprocin wrote: »
    It's a pity that doctors balk at the idea of prescribing opioids apart from Tramdadol in this country. IME Dihydrocodeine (DF118) is abetter drug for pain with few side effects but it is much more difficult to get a script for.

    Doctors are willing to prescribe other opioids, when they feel it is necessary. DF118 is a controlled drug (CD2) which means it is subject to prescribing and dispensing restrictions so would only be used if other options (like tramadol) aren't suitable. The law, rather than the doctors, has decided it should be 'more difficult' to get a script for it.


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