Itchy After Taking Antibiotics After Breast Augmentation, is This Normal?

It is not uncommon for the antibiotics or the pain medication prescribed at the time of surgery to cause itching. This may be the sign of an allergic reaction.  I would recommend that you call your surgeon to see if your antibiotics should be changed or or can be discontinued altogether. 

It sounds like you're having an allergic reaction to your medications. This is common and can be easily remedied. It's important to keep taking your medications. The first thing you should do is to call your surgeon and tell them about your reaction. They will be able to prescribe an alternative that you won't react negatively to. Good luck!

   Itching on multiple areas of the body may indicate an allergic reaction.   This could be from any of the medications you are taking postoperatively. I would stop those antibiotics, call the plastic surgeon's office, and start a different class of antibiotics.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Antibiotics are an important part of breast augmentation, because of the presence of implants and the potential for bacteria causing biofilm and capsular contracture, or even overt infection; thus, most surgeons will prescribe a short course of peri-operative antibiotics that we want our patients to take until gone.

But in cases like yours, where you are noting body itch (any redness or hives?), this could be a sign of allergic reaction to one of your medications (not necessarily your antibiotic, unless this is all you are taking). Oral Benadryl (available at your pharmacy without a prescription) is a good second step, right after you call your surgeon and find out what s/he recommends. This is a question we all have heard a few times.

Call your surgeon now (yes, even on the weekend). Best wishes for a great recovery and result! Dr. Tholen

This question should be addressed to your surgeon. Itching is a suggestion of allergy to something--antibiotic, pain meds, surgical prep. 

Your surgeon can ask a few added questions over the phone and decide if you need to be seen, or just need a change in medication. Call today. All the best. 

It is very common for narcotics and antibiotics to cause side effects such as itching. Commonly when antibiotics do this is is accompanied by a rash. So as long as you are not having any breathing issues I would use benadryl for the side effects and consult your doctor immediately to ensure you are not having an allergic reaction which would prompt stopping the medication that your doctor feels is causing the problem.

Sometimes antibiotics can cause itching as a sign of an allergic reaction. you may want to check with your surgeon.

Itching can often come from antibiotics but also from pain medication and other allergic reactions.  I would call your surgeon and discuss options.  Even on the weekend an answering service should be able to connect you to your surgeon.

Generalized itching when taking antibiotics may indicate an allergic reaction to the antibiotics. Stop taking them and contact your surgeon. Itching during healing in the operated area is a normal part of the healing process.

 

Good luck

Itching may be an indication that you are having an allergic reaction to something. Your surgeon is in the best position to evaluate what is happening so give him or her a call to see whether they want to see you in person or not. Good luck to you.