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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Hives
Question: If someone got a prednisone shot for poison ivy and how has itchy hives what do we do.
Brief Answer:
take antihistamines
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Along with prednisone, one can take injectable or oral anti-histamines like Chlorpheniramine or Avil. This would take care of the itchy hives.
Also, apply calamine lotion on the affected areas to soothen them and help to reduce the hives.
Hope this answers your query.
Regards,
take antihistamines
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Along with prednisone, one can take injectable or oral anti-histamines like Chlorpheniramine or Avil. This would take care of the itchy hives.
Also, apply calamine lotion on the affected areas to soothen them and help to reduce the hives.
Hope this answers your query.
Regards,
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