Think About Gabapentin for Severe Itching Due to Chronic Kidney Disease

November 2017

Patients will ask how to manage itching from chronic kidney disease.

Chronic uremic pruritus affects about 40% of patients on dialysis...and is linked to depression and poor sleep.

Patients may report localized or widespread itching...possibly related to changes seen with kidney disease such as neuropathy, inflammation, and dry skin.

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Think About Gabapentin for Severe Itching Due to Chronic Kidney Disease

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