Why do roxys make you itchy

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Sign Up. Support science journalism. Researchers at Washington University report that nalfurafine hydrochloride, branded in Japan as Remitch, can provide relief from the intense itching that can be a side effect of opioid therapy. Remitch is approved in Japan for the treatment of itching in patients with severe liver disease and patients on dialysis for chronic kidney disease. The new findings suggest that it may also provide itch relief in many other cases that are unresponsive to conventional approaches including antihistamines.

This gene relays itch signals from the spine to the brain. Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:.

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.