Hives Questions

Zyrtec vs Claritin: What's the difference?

Posted 8 Sep 2016 • 1 answerFAQ by Drugs.com

Zyrtec and Claritin are both antihistamines, but which one is more effective for conditions such as allergic rhinitis or postnasal drip?

Allegra vs Claritin: What's the Difference?

Posted 20 Sep 2016 • 1 answerFAQ by Drugs.com

Both Allegra and Claritin are antihistamines but which one is more effective or has more side effects?

Can I take Benadryl while prescribed prednisone for an allergic reaction to something?

Posted 27 Jun 2018 by lindak784 • 1 answer

I started prednisone today. Was told to take 3 10mg for 3 days, 2 for 3 days then 1 for 3 days. I just started it today but the rash/hives has not subsided. It’s now moving to my neck & face which was not effected before.

Zantac - Ranitide prescribed for sever itching/hives... this sound correct?

Posted 28 Sep 2011 by twjames • 9 answers

The Dr stated that it was the H2 that help with the persistent itching and hives. I see that it is basically a prescribed antacid (Zantac) I was prescribed 300Mg does this sound ok?

How much Benadryl should I take for allergic reaction?

Posted 18 Mar 2018 by leondaw • 1 answer

What can I do to relive hives caused from bactrim?

Posted 30 Mar 2011 by Wynema Autrey • 3 answers

My eyes are swollen and I have hives all over my body and in my hair.I took the sulpha drug bactrim for a bladded infection

Could prednisone cause a rash on my face and body, it burns and itches ?

Posted 23 Oct 2012 by KeadyQ • 5 answers

3 weeks ago my doctor put me on a prednisone dose pak and also injected prednisone into my body. A week later I developed a rash on my right side of my face and all the way down my chest. After 1 1/2 weeks, it is still there and sometimes burns like fire or itches terribly. Also hives appear. Very ...

Mysterious bug bite like hives come and go?

Posted 28 Aug 2015 by tiredofitching123 • 6 answers

I am a 27yo female living in a climate with very humid summers and very cold, wet winters. I have been experiencing frequent welts that appear and feel like mosquito bites all over my body on and off for a few years but they have gotten much worse lately for seemingly no apparent reason. I say ...

Neulasta - How high is too high? Extremely high white blood cell count?

Posted 18 Nov 2012 by QueenKong • 2 answers

My white blood cell count at last check was 73k+. That seems very high to me and I am having side effects like hives, ongoing diarrhea, temp, pain, shortness of breath, sickness that won't go away as if I have a cold. I've also had side pain which could be from the cough or the diarrhea I ...

Is Azithromycin and Clindamycin in the same category? I'm allergic to azithromycin?

Posted 2 Jan 2013 by cbalan0620 • 1 answer

After my dentist up the dosage of Clindamycin from 150mg (1pill) 4 times a day to 300mg (2pills) 3 times a day, I started to itch but only at night and i would wake up with hives on my upper chest and arms only. Would I be allergic to the Clindamycin?

Can I take naproxen if I am allergic to ibuprofen?

Posted 2 Nov 2015 by FCP • 2 answers

I came out with hives when I last took ibuprofen. I can tolerate aspirin (if that information help at all). My doctor has now proscribed naproxen for my frozen shoulder. My doctor (and the pharmacist) is aware of my allergy to ibuprofen, but said that it could be just ibuprofen or the whole NSAIDs ...

Had rash/hives with Metformin and then Glipizide. Anyone else?

Posted 9 Dec 2010 by Marta22 • 12 answers

Methylprednisolone - how long does it take for Medrol dose pack 4 mg to start working for my hives.?

Posted 15 Dec 2014 by gain gain • 2 answers

... I am on my 4th day and still have hives

I’m allergic to ibuprofen it causes shortness of breath and hives. May I take naproxen?

Posted 14 Dec 2017 by Angelica2367 • 3 answers

I’m allergic to ibuprofen it causes shortness of breath and hives. can I take naproxen?

Can oxycodone cause swelling of feet ankles hands? If so why does it cause this?

Posted 17 Mar 2017 by Michele3838 • 3 answers

I'm taking oxycodone for pain.ive noticed that every time I take it my feet ankles swell and couple times my hands did.is this normal with this medication or is it something serious..No rash or hives so I guessed I wasn't having a reaction. I do not no so please any advice I would totally ...