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Over the past few yrs i have had hives after taking aspirin motrin keflex & even benadryl (diphenhydramine). is it possible something is going on that isn't allergy?

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Hives: I think you should sort it out with an allergist, the medications you mention are not all related.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/5/2013

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