Rachel Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 My son has been on 250 mg of Azitromycin since December 21,2013. He takes this medication at lunch time. This week he started having a red rash appear on both arms. It is red and warm to touch. It does not itch. Is this a good sign this medication is working? Or should I be concerned? Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowPow Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Why do you connect it to the medicine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeny Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think it wd be wise to ask the doctor, you can have an allergic rxn after several weeks on a med, it happened to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyBop Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I agree it could be an allergic reaction. But warm I touch makes me think infection so a trip to doc is warranted. However it would be rare to have a bilateral infection. (The rash is in both arms ) keep an eye our for rash on belly also. Definitely call the doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted January 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 The rash appears after lunch time. On one arm the rash is gone now, but it's still on the other arm. I just assumed it might have something to do with the medication because it's the only thing different that he is taking at noon. I will call the doctor and tell him what I am seeing. If it was causing breathing problems he would have already been to the er. Thanks for your replys. Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qannie47 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) I just looked up sided effects from Azith...rash should be looked at immediately. I checked two different references. He sounds fine based on your other descriptions, but to be safe I would call. Edited January 15, 2014 by qannie47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3bmom Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Joybop can you explain concern for rash on belly? My DS had one for a year, the same year he got PANDAS. My older DS has it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyBop Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) There are so many causes for a rash so I would definitely consult with your doctor. My concern was an allergic reaction. My kids are all allergic to penicillin. The rash for 3 of them began on the arms at about day 5-8. It then spread to the trunk and worked its way up to his face and eventually caused lip swelling. That's when it for serious. I just mentioned it because for older kids, it's easier to miss the belly and back when you no longer are bathing or helping them get dressed. Particularly if there are no complaints of itching, ect. Of course it could also be contact dermatitis, exema, or countless other things. 80% of the time a reason can't be discovered for chronic hives or rashes. Still, its best to ask a doctor. Edited January 18, 2014 by joybop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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