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Hy husband has hives for 3 days- very itchy. no other symptoms. gave him claritin (loratadine) one day and allegra another. helps but not much. could i give both?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: It is important to discover what is causing the hives and he may need an additional medication such as steroids . Get him to his doctor or use healthtap virtual consults/concierge

Answered 10/14/2015

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