Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
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?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Hives: I think you should sort it out with an allergist, the medications you mention are not all related.
Answered 10/5/2013
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have true allergy to Benadryl (diphenhydramine) (had hives when taking the dye-free for a headache.) is allegra safe for me? And would it help my allergic reactions?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've read that nsaid allergy is specific to that one nsaid, but i get hives after both aspirin and motrin. Why? Can i really not take either one?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is there a test an allergist can do that will confirm my allergy to antihistamines? I had hives after taking dye free benadryl (diphenhydramine).
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My 3 year old has allergies which i treat with Claritin , but now he has hives on his legs ! can I give him Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Claritin at the same time ?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a latex allergy when I have a reaction, should use epipen if i have a rash and hives and itchiness on my face? Or try Benadryl (diphenhydramine)? No SOB
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have a severe allergy to shell fish. My doc just prescribed keflex, because I am allergic to penicillin, too. I took a benadryl, (diphenhydramine) ?
Sudden hives. Ate no new food. Been taking cephalexin 2 weeks & sulfameth/trimemethoprim for 5 days & Culturelle probiotic for 3 days. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or go to doctor?
6 yr old with coxsackie a virus. Given prednisinne n keflex. Within 24 hours hives. Now on benadryl/zantac/tylenol.Itching still bad. Other meds try?
Can taking allegra, zyrtec, and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at the same time cause you to have worse allergies and also get hives?
True allergy to benadryl (diphenhydramine). Can i take claritin? Are they different enough that it shouldn't give me the instant hives that Benadryl (diphenhydramine) does?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
