Hives
- Try an over-the-counter remedy
Relieve itching and inflammation with over-the-counter anti-histamines, such as loratadine (Claritin, Alavert) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Uncover your sensitivities
Work with a knowledgeable health professional to find out what foods or additives may trigger episodes of hives
- Address your stress
With help from a health professional, learn stress-reduction techniques that may lower your risk for developing hives
Ask about medications prescribed to treat hives, including the anti-histamines hydroxyzine (Atarax), desloratidine (Clarinex), and cetirizine (Zyrtec), and the oral corticosteroids prednisone (Deltasone) and methylprednisolone (Medrol)
- Get a check-up
Visit your doctor to find out if your hives are the result of a treatable medical problem, or a reaction to medication
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