Are Hives A Side Effect Of Prozac?
In some rare cases Prozac may cause hives
Detailed Answer:
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I can understand your concern. You are on 80 mg of Prozac or Fluoxetine which is a SSRI drug. The drug acts by increasing serotonin concentration and in some rare patients increased serotonin may cause rashes, itching or hives. This side effect can be seen even after years of treatment. You are on high dose of Prozac and this is one of factor that has probably caused hives. Though the risk is very low seen in only less than 1% of patients.
Some times certain food intakes especially chocolates, some nuts, wines etc when taken during treatment with Prozac may cause hives. There are numerous case reports supporting that fact.
If the hives are persisting then visit your doctor immediately and get yourself evaluated. Steroid drugs like Betamethasone, Prednisolone etc can help to reduce these symptoms. If you develop mild fever, edema, dizziness along with rashes stop the medicine immediately and report to your doctor.
Lipitor in some patients may cause rashes and hives
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking a follow up question
Lipitor is Atorvastatin and the drug is known to cause rashes and hives. With Atenolol the risk is very less. So in my opinion Lipitor is other drug in your prescription that might be the reason of hives.
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