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Question: I was stung yesterday approximately 3 to 4 dozen times by bees, mostly on the hands. the hands are swolien and itch a lot. I have just taken 20 MG of Hydroxyzine Hcl with no relief from itching. My forearms are now itching and show red splotches, also. I also have available Hydroxyzine Pamoate 25Mg and Oxycodone 5MG/ Acetaminophen 325 MG, Prescribed for allergies and Pain, respectively, as well as Ibruprophen and Hydrocortisone for itching. I am a 74 year white male weighing about 185 Pounds. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. XXXXXXX XXXX, YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but it seems that you having an allergic reaction to be stings , I would recommend that you start taking hydrocortisone 20 mg twice daily together with oxycodone / acetaminophen three times daily .. Also you should apply an antihistaminic ointement on your hands and forearm three times daily.. if your symptoms did not start to improve or the itching and redness keeps spreading then you should go to the hospital as soon as possible to take dexamethasone and avil injection to abort the allergic attack. I hope I answered your question.
Allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but it seems that you having an allergic reaction to be stings , I would recommend that you start taking hydrocortisone 20 mg twice daily together with oxycodone / acetaminophen three times daily .. Also you should apply an antihistaminic ointement on your hands and forearm three times daily.. if your symptoms did not start to improve or the itching and redness keeps spreading then you should go to the hospital as soon as possible to take dexamethasone and avil injection to abort the allergic attack. I hope I answered your question.
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Dr. Prasad
Thank you very much. Is Hydrocortisone 20MG an over-the-counter medication or do I need a Prescription?
Brief Answer:
Needs a perscribtion
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, it needs a prescription but you stated that you have it already .. if you have another concentration then send me the details to adjust the dose for you.. I hope you find this helpful.
Needs a perscribtion
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, it needs a prescription but you stated that you have it already .. if you have another concentration then send me the details to adjust the dose for you.. I hope you find this helpful.
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