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What Causes Itchy Hives On The Body Post Taking Antibiotics?
Hello I took clarithromycin500mg for a week I have stopped it 5 days ago but I have had a itchy hives all over my legs and arms that benedryl is not helping each day it gets worse and the itching gets worse to the point of bruising. My doctor said take a Claritin that isn t touching it either. Any advise would be greatly appreciated not sure how much longer I cam take it.
Fri, 3 Feb 2017
it is drug sensitivity to clarithomycin. so stop the drug and take tablet levocetrizine5mg in empty stomach daily morning for 5 days.
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