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A 40-year-old female asked:

Altho aspirin, ibuprofen have caused mild hives, i need asp for various reasons. i now medicate daily w/xyzal, zantac (ranitidine). slowly start asp again? safe?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh
Dr. Nayla Mumnehanswered
Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience
NO: Your Aspirin and Ibuprofen allergy is significant and you may put yourself in a potentially life threatening situation if you take them. If you need Aspirin get desensitized, see an allergist.
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