Question 1

my dr and i decided to try stopping montelukast, taken for years for chronic hives. i forgot to ask if it needs to be tapered or just stop taking it?

Accepted Answer

My opinion only: TAPER ...when possible with ANY medication  is the preferable way to stop without a REBOUND (return)of the symptomatology !

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 2

hi can you get a rash like hives when stopping smoking weed?

Accepted Answer

No: To my knowledge there is no direct effect of weed suppressing hives or any hives from withdrawal.  One can certainly become allergic to it but this is not common.  Hives themselves are very common however so you might look elsewhere.

Question 3

can stopping levaquin (levofloxacin) cause itching and hives?

Accepted Answer

NO NO NO: Itch and hives might be allergy to the antibiotic!! Stay off. What does your DR say? Why taking levaquin (levofloxacin)?

Question 4

i went off antihistamines and 2-3 days later had hives & sudden flushing, hot face. is it typical to have an effect/backlash like this when stopping?

Accepted Answer

Hives off meds: That is not typical. You may have suppressed an underlying condition which developed while you were taking the allergy medicine for a different reason. If you were taking them for hives, then it just means your condition has not resolved yet. It is common to experience some itching after discontinuation of anti-histamines for a few days but your symptoms sound more than just itching.

Question 5

2nd time in 2months to break out in hives , narrowed source to my birth control. will a steroid shot and stopping the pills keep full blown hives away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the ocs are at fault then stopping the med should solve the problem. A short course of Prednisone such as a steroid dose pack will also help.

Question 6

can medications/supplements cause a food allergy? broke out in hives after eating a bread, never had a problem before i started supplement. same thing happened a few months ago with a different vitamin/food combo. allergy went away after stopping med

Accepted Answer

Basics:  Food or other sensitivities can develop on any day of your life &amp; would be expected to persist thereafter. It can be a food additive/seasoning/or the food itself. A diary to document exposures/reactions is often the best way to keep track of such a problem. There are skin/blood tests for some agents/foods but they are not always helpful/accurate.

Question 7

got hives/angioedema same time as upper resp. virus. cleared in a wk w/ prednisone, allegra + zantac (ranitidine) - but awful acid reflux after stopping meds. huh?

Accepted Answer

Possibly steroids: effects, you might to continue ranitidine (zantac) for some more time, please contact your doctor and tell him/her your symptoms, good luck

Question 8

what could i do to make hives stop itching?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines: The standard treatment for hives is antihistamines such as claritin, zyrtec or allegra.  Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can also help but has the risk of drowsiness and delayed reaction time.  If possible, the cause of the hives should be identified so avoidance measures can be taken as well. A cool shower may give some relief.  Topical creams are not helpful.

Question 9

what can be used on hives to stop the itching?

Accepted Answer

: Cold compress.  OTC anti-itch spray, cream,  or lotions do not provide noticeable relief.
Longer acting hydralazine is often prescribed for.

Question 10

bad itching from hives how do i get it to stop?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine: Try antihistamine up to 4 x daily and apply moisturizer on body

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A member asked:

My dr and i decided to try stopping montelukast, taken for years for chronic hives. i forgot to ask if it needs to be tapered or just stop taking it?

A member asked:

Hi can you get a rash like hives when stopping smoking weed?

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Can stopping levaquin (levofloxacin) cause itching and hives?

A member asked:

I went off antihistamines and 2-3 days later had hives & sudden flushing, hot face. is it typical to have an effect/backlash like this when stopping?

A member asked:

2nd time in 2months to break out in hives , narrowed source to my birth control. will a steroid shot and stopping the pills keep full blown hives away?

A member asked:

Can medications/supplements cause a food allergy? broke out in hives after eating a bread, never had a problem before i started supplement. same thing happened a few months ago with a different vitamin/food combo. allergy went away after stopping med

A member asked:

Got hives/angioedema same time as upper resp. virus. cleared in a wk w/ prednisone, allegra + zantac (ranitidine) - but awful acid reflux after stopping meds. huh?

A member asked:

What could i do to make hives stop itching?

A member asked:

What can be used on hives to stop the itching?

A member asked:

Bad itching from hives how do i get it to stop?

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