Urticaria Questions (Page 3)

Omalizumab and Covid-19 vaccine, what should I know?

Hydroxyzine over the counter equivalent?

I have skin writing (Dermatographic urticaria) and was prescribed a years subscription of Hydroxyzine. This works great, but in order to get a new supply, I must go to another appointment and spend the money out of my pocket, (thanks to my "wonderful" health insurance), and take time off work etc.... read more

Do you can take Paracetamol and Telfast both?

Telfast is 180mg. Paracetamol is the common one (white colored pill). I do have urticaria, that's why I'm taking telfast. What more is I cant take many other medicines such as the NSAIDs family. Please answer fast as you can. Thank you.

How much Benadryl should I take for allergic reaction?

How long does cetirizone hcl 10 mg stay in your system after your very first dose?

My 16 year old daughter just started taking cetirizine hcl 10mg, generic for Zyrtec, yesterday but after reading all the side effects we may try a different approach now. How long will it take to get completely out of her system?

Will 4 weeks on prednisone cause major weight gain?

I've been hit with a random bout of hives/urticaria for reasons unknown. Went on a 5 day course of prednisone which knocked it back significantly but the skin reactions were still present afterwards. Currently on Blexten but again, skin will still flare up if scratched or has too much contact with... read more

I have AutoImmune Urticaria. How much weight gain with Xolair when taken every 6 weeks?

I battled hives and angioedema beginning in 1995. They lasted about a year, then disappeared. Then, in 2012 they came back! I was diagnosed with Hashimotos Hypothyroidism in 2013. I was put on Synthroid and the hives got better and went away about a year. Then they just kept coming once or twice a... read more

I am fearful of cancer with Xolair!?

I am 44 years old I have had chronic urticaria since 17 years old, diagnosed by my Dr I also have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. Xolair was just mentioned to me so I started reading about it and my only real fear is cancer has anyone experienced cancer with use of this drug?

Xolair - How long before you can quit taking all the antihistamines and other asthma medications?

I take quite a few antihistamines. I am hoping to cut this down.

Taking 20mg of doxepin at night for hives..not responding..how much to increase the dose?