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I had stomach surgery & had an allergic reaction to zofran (ondansetron). two days later broke out into hives & now every few days. what is the cause & treatment?

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Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No zofran/Benadryl: Stay away from the zofran and use Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to treat allergic symptoms

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Answered 10/22/2014

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