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What Causes Itchy Hives On The Body While On Cephalexin?

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Posted on Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Question: My husband is having severe itching and hives. The only new medication is cephalexin what do we do to stop that effect?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
An antihistamine will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post I would suggest that you should get your husband clinically examined by your doctor.
I would advise that he should take an antihistamine like Levocetrizine 5 mg for relief from the symptoms.
You should stop the newly started medicine and consult the treating doctor for change of compound.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query,I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
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What Causes Itchy Hives On The Body While On Cephalexin?

Brief Answer: An antihistamine will be helpful Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post I would suggest that you should get your husband clinically examined by your doctor. I would advise that he should take an antihistamine like Levocetrizine 5 mg for relief from the symptoms. You should stop the newly started medicine and consult the treating doctor for change of compound. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query,I will be happy to help. Regards. Thanks.