I am am getting hives in various areas of my body daily. I am highly allergic to sulfa. I am taking the following scripts.....paroxetine 20 mg, amlodipine, pravastatin, and metformin. Could one of these meds be creating hives or contain any trace of sulfa?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering from hives in multiple parts of the body. Well hives is the body's reaction to the external stimuli as a allergic reaction .There can be many reasons for hives such environmental factors , cosmetic product or side effects of any medicine. As such hives are harmless but when they start interfering in vital activities of life like breathing difficulty in your case then the condition become a kind of medical emergency . So i would suggest you to consult allergy specialist for proper diagnosis Doctor may prescribe other steroid cream, anti inflammatory drug or drugs that can suppress immune system. Doctor may perform skin test and challenge to find out the trigger factor. . The only treatment for hives is steroid therapy . Apply cold compresses to body for itchiness and redness . Your doctor may also alter the dose of medications you already taking or prescribe substitute .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Hives In Multiple Parts Of The Body?
Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering from hives in multiple parts of the body. Well hives is the body s reaction to the external stimuli as a allergic reaction .There can be many reasons for hives such environmental factors , cosmetic product or side effects of any medicine. As such hives are harmless but when they start interfering in vital activities of life like breathing difficulty in your case then the condition become a kind of medical emergency . So i would suggest you to consult allergy specialist for proper diagnosis Doctor may prescribe other steroid cream, anti inflammatory drug or drugs that can suppress immune system. Doctor may perform skin test and challenge to find out the trigger factor. . The only treatment for hives is steroid therapy . Apply cold compresses to body for itchiness and redness . Your doctor may also alter the dose of medications you already taking or prescribe substitute . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari