Since I started taking fish oil capsules, I've been having a lot of itching. Can fish oil supplements cause intense itching?
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miriampat
I began taking fish oil supplements of 1200 mg. twice a day a couple of weeks ago. About a week ago, I began experiencing intense itching; I finally bought an anti-itch cream to put on my skin. I stopped the fish oil supplements two days ago, and the itching subsided. Then I tried again this evening to take the supplement, but I began to itch again. I always take the fish oil with a meal.
I also have diabetes and hypothyrodism. I thought the itching may have been due to the thyroid condition, but a recent test shows that my thyroid levels are normal. I take several medications for high lipids, diabetes, low thyroid, and Lexapro for depression.
Thank you for your help.
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Posted by miriampat
I began taking fish oil supplements of 1200 mg. twice a day a couple of weeks ago. About a week ago, I began experiencing intense itching; I finally bought an anti-itch cream to put on my skin. I stopped the fish oil supplements two days ago, and the itching subsided. Then I tried again this evening to take the supplement, but I began to itch again. I always take the fish oil with a meal.
I also have diabetes and hypothyrodism. I thought the itching may have been due to the thyroid condition, but a recent test shows that my thyroid levels are normal. I take several medications for high lipids, diabetes, low thyroid, and Lexapro for depression.
Thank you for your help.
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