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How can u tell if hives r due to drug allergy or just chronic hives? i get hives after taking pills, but also occasionally on days when i take nothing

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Hives: This is difficult to answer without knowing what pills you are taking, some can linger in your system. Best to see an allergist and sort it all out.

Dr Fisher and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2014

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