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19mo old given decadron (dexamethasone) 3 day in er for amox allergy. hives return in extreme next day. prescibed prednisdone 3 oral doses. we are on day 7 of hives can i just continue w/benedrayl vs more steroids?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Discuss with your: Dr about continuing steroids which hastens the recovery from an allergic reaction. Take care !

Answered 11/24/2014

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Keep connected: Allergic reactions to penicillin type drugs can be dangerous. You should be in daily contact with your doctor. Especially if the interventions don't seem to be doing anything. These reactions can progress to anaphylaxis, angioneurotic edema and even stevens-johnson syndrome. The high dose steroids should be helping. As a doctor i might not be able to sleep knowing your 19 mo old is not better.

Answered 5/30/2013

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