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Is it possible to be allergic to all antihistamines (hives)? i see hives 90mins after taking 3 different antihit's on different days.

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See a dermatologist: Why taking antihistamine? When you see the dr be prepared to name all antihistamines tried. Exact names. It is possible but very unlikely to get hives from antihistamines: they are used to stop hives.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 2/28/2014

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