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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?
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Unfortunately u cant: But the good news, is if u really need aspirin, and that is a medical decision, you can get it thru a desensitization protocol up to the desired dose, pls refer to an allergist 4 evaluation.
Answered 12/23/2013
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Yes: Many people are allergic to multiple drugs and thus you can be allergic to more than 1 NSAID although this is not common. Unfortunately desensitization would not work for nsaid-induced hives.
Answered 6/29/2016
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