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Yes! Got stung by a hornet a few days ago. It had swollen up, itched like crazy and was hot to the touch. Have taken 1 50mg Hydroxyzine at bedtime (last night was the 2nd night) and today the "heat" is gone and it is MUCH better.

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It should neither help nor hurt. The problem with poison ivy/oak/sumac is not histiminic.

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What is hydroxyzine used for?

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