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I went off antihistamines and 2-3 days later had hives & sudden flushing, hot face. is it typical to have an effect/backlash like this when stopping?

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Dr. Dareen Siri FAAAAI FACAAI FISAAI answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Hives off meds: That is not typical. You may have suppressed an underlying condition which developed while you were taking the allergy medicine for a different reason. If you were taking them for hives, then it just means your condition has not resolved yet. It is common to experience some itching after discontinuation of anti-histamines for a few days but your symptoms sound more than just itching.

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Answered 12/22/2014

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A member asked:

I went off antihistamines and 2-3 days later had hives & sudden flushing, hot face. is it typical to have an effect/backlash like this when stopping?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dareen Siri FAAAAI FACAAI FISAAI answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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