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I have hives that started after insect bite more than a week back. i started taking zyrtec. then benadryl (diphenhydramine) and now started claritin today. the symptoms?
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Are you switching ?: uWhat you didn't tell me is how you took the medications? If he if the Zyrtec wasn't working and you switch to the Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and then again to Claritin, that is not surprising because you're going from a stronger to a weeker medication. now, if you added the three, you may be dealing with a the start of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria and it would be helpful to explore other causes and treatments.
Answered 8/2/2017
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