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I get mild hives when i take nsaids. if i used a patch or an ointment w an nsaid type of drug in it, would that also bother me? would reaction be less

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Dr. Theresa Redling answered

Same reaction: A true allergic reaction , like hives, would also cause you to react the same way to the drug even if given in another form. Dont try it.

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Answered 9/13/2015

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A member asked:

I get mild hives when i take nsaids. if i used a patch or an ointment w an nsaid type of drug in it, would that also bother me? would reaction be less

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theresa Redling answered

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

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