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Since I started taking fish oil capsules, I've been having a lot of itching. Can fish oil supplements cause intense itching?


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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