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What are good ways to get rid of hives without antihistamines?
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Hives: An alternative treatment to the condition termed "hives" other than antihistamines would be to initiate a course of steroids (such as prednisone). Generally speaking, antihistamines are tried first unless there is an allergy or intolerance to them.
Answered 4/25/2013
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Antihistamine: Why not use antihistamine? Claratin will not make you dopey even at triple dose. A more important question is what kind of hives, how long, what is the cause? Many kinds, often not allergy. See a dermatologist.
Answered 4/25/2013
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