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I've had hives for 3 days. standard dose of otc benadryl (diphenhydramine) not helping - can i take more? i am also running a temp of @ 100.0. nrml for me is 97.4.
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Hives: Hives can be itchy and painful. I always worry if patients start to have trouble breathing. If this is happening, please go to the emergency room now! otherwise, tylenol (acetaminophen) 1000mg 3x daily and Benadryl 50mg 3x daily can be very helpful. Please seek medical care, if these hives last another 2 days. Feel better!
Answered 6/10/2018
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