Urticaria (from the Latin urtica, nettle (whence It. ortica, Sp. ortiga, Pg. urtiga, Fr. ortie) urere, to burn) (or hives) is a kind of skin rash notable for pale red, raised, itchy bumps. Hives is frequently caused by allergy reactions however, there are many no...
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Benadryl
An average number of patient posts reported that Benadryl helped them when used for Hives
Zyrtec
More patient posts reported that Zyrtec helped them when used for Hives (30% higher than average of other Hives treatments)
Claritin
An average number of patient posts reported that Claritin helped them when used for Hives
Allegra
An average number of patient posts reported that Allegra helped them when used for Hives
Atarax
An average number of patient posts reported that Atarax helped them when used for Hives
Anti Histamine
Fewer patient posts reported that Anti Histamine helped them when used for Hives (22% lower than average of other Hives treatments)
Piriton
More patient posts reported that Piriton helped them when used for Hives (22% higher than average of other Hives treatments)
Loratadine
Fewer patient posts reported that Loratadine helped them when used for Hives (43% lower than average of other Hives treatments)
Hydroxyzine
Fewer patient posts reported that Hydroxyzine helped them when used for Hives (9% lower than average of other Hives treatments)
Cetirizine
An average number of patient posts reported that Cetirizine helped them when used for Hives
...so hopefully I can decompress. I really think the hives are stress related, before if I got them from an allergic reaction benadryl cleared my hives up right...
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I started taking Zyrtec for hives also... Thought I still had ...stop but it's probably the withdrawals... How long after you ...felt safe that the withdrawals and the original hives...
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...Mondy I was thinkin it was the w/d too and it still might be but as soon as i stop takin Zyrtec for the hives i break out all over my body. If it were the Benzos wouldn't...
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...an allergist/immunologist. He said the hives aren't from an allergic reaction. ...or get worse I should see a rheumatologist for the joint pain and swelling. He put me on Doxepin for the...
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...had chronic hives and occasionally still ...help. I took her to an allergist and he prescribed her a combination of xyzal and ranitidine. That finally controlled her hives. Have you tried an...
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...taken that actually relieves me my hives temporarily, however, the hives keep reappearing. I've been ...medication that will keep urticaria(hives) at bay. I think hives have a lot to...
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...doctor has me on combined Loratidine(Alavert) and Ranitidine (Zantac) every day to control my hives. It helps tremendously. Have you ...your inside, so the hives are stopped from the inside...
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...thigh. On prednisone for the hives. What is the cause?
My ...doctor and I believe are hives , on my face that ...i am very confused. I am currently on prednisone for the hives. What is the ca...
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