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Can I Stop Taking Hydroxyzine If Symptoms Of Itchiness And Hives Are Gone?

I started prednisone 20 mg two days ago. And Hydroxyzine Pamdate 50mg..The indigestion is so bad I can t stand it. I am on omeprazole for heart burn and I ve already increased it. They even gave me Rantitine HCL 150 mg. It s not working .. Can I stop the Hydroxyzine??? I don t itch and the hives are gone??
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Since you are experiencing side effects & discomfort after taking Hydroxyzine, you can inform your treating physician & stop taking the medication.

Chronic hives need to be treated with Corticosteroids, do continue to take Prednisone.

You can take other histamines like Cetirizine(Zyrtec),etc which suit you better. For indigestion & gastritis, take antacids & PPI's, Pantoprazole-40 or Rabiprazole, one sos when required.

In the meantime, avoid scratching, wear loose cotton clothing, apply calamine or aloe vera based moisturizer before going outdoors. Apply cool compress.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Pulmonologist,  Dr. Dr. Jolanda's  Response
Hello,

It depends on the cause your doctor has started it. Please discuss with him first.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Jnikolla, Pulmonologist
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Can I Stop Taking Hydroxyzine If Symptoms Of Itchiness And Hives Are Gone?

Hello, Since you are experiencing side effects & discomfort after taking Hydroxyzine, you can inform your treating physician & stop taking the medication. Chronic hives need to be treated with Corticosteroids, do continue to take Prednisone. You can take other histamines like Cetirizine(Zyrtec),etc which suit you better. For indigestion & gastritis, take antacids & PPI s, Pantoprazole-40 or Rabiprazole, one sos when required. In the meantime, avoid scratching, wear loose cotton clothing, apply calamine or aloe vera based moisturizer before going outdoors. Apply cool compress. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician