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When should i stop taking ranitidine and an antihistamine when my hives are gone?

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Ask your doctor: Typically antihistamines including h2 anti- histamines such as ranitidine are gradually tapered off after roughly a week of being hive free. It is best to consult with your prescribing physician first, since every case of hives can be different.

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Answered 5/31/2019

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