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I've been taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) half a pill every 6hours do i still take them the hives are going away but slowly or should i go see the doctor?
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Are you worried?: If half a benedryl every six hours has your hives under control & that is your only concern you can probably continue. Other symptoms like fever or sore throat might point to something other than a allergic rxn & might need an evaluation.
Answered 3/26/2013
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