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Rashes Spreading On The Body. Allergic To Prednisone. What To Do?

I took Macrobid for seven days and now I have a rash/hives spreading over my body. The antibiotic was the only new item in my life. I've been taking Benadryl for a few days now, but the rash/hives are still spreading. I am allergic to Prednisone. What should I do and how long will it take to get the rash/hives to go away?
Thu, 23 May 2013
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
drug allergy take 3 wk to subside
take lot of warm water take clear antiallergics instead of benedryl
take llegra 120 mg bd
apply calamine lotion on affected parts
can add atarax 10 mg od or bd
take 3 wk this will subside and dont take these antibiotics in future
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Rashes Spreading On The Body. Allergic To Prednisone. What To Do?

drug allergy take 3 wk to subside take lot of warm water take clear antiallergics instead of benedryl take llegra 120 mg bd apply calamine lotion on affected parts can add atarax 10 mg od or bd take 3 wk this will subside and dont take these antibiotics in future