The best antihistamine to treat urticaria or hives is Diphenhydramine which is found in Benadryl. There are many side effects to any antihistamine so you should make sure to read the label before using.
Atarax is classified as an antihistamine, specifically a first-generation antihistamine. It is commonly used to treat symptoms of allergies, such as itching and hives, as well as anxiety and as a sedative.
It's an antihistamine used for allergic rhinitis, hives, and other related problems.
Antihistamines (diphenhydramine or Benadryl) can help relieve itching caused by hives but won't affect itching from other causes.
Hydroxyzine HCl is an antihistamine used to treat itching, hives, and symptoms of allergies. It can also be used for anxiety and tension as a sedative.
Ranitidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production. It is commonly used in treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Ranitidine is also used alongside fexofenadine and other antihistamines for the treatment of skin conditions such as hives. Ranitidine is also known to give false positives for methamphetamine on drug tests. Ranitidine's main side effects are confusion and depression, although these are very rare and usually only seen in geriatric patients.
hives are caused from too much histimine. however it sounds like you may have a food intolerance. if you do not have a fever its probably something you ate. however i have had trouble with hives for three years. stress can trigger mine. hives are a tricky thing. zantac 150mg twice a day helped me you can by generic ranitidine it works fine two beneryl works but makes me sleepy
Rinsing hives with salt water may help to relieve itching and reduce inflammation, but it is not a substitute for medical treatment. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for appropriate treatment of hives.
In addition, hives may also result from the body's response to certain physical conditions, such as emotional stress , rubbing, cold wind,
Lidocaine cream is a topical anesthetic which can reduce sensation from the area it is applied to. If you are having a reaction to any drug or food which is resulting in hives and itching, especially for the first time, and if the hives are numerous and large, and/or if you are having any trouble breathing or are short of breath, seek medical attention immediately. The reaction may be a seriousanaphylactic reaction which requires immediate medical attention.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaphylaxis If the reaction is mild and you have had it before, it probably is not serious (but could be). A topical steriod like cortisone cream or dexamethasone cream, and or an antihistamine such as benadryl can reduce the hives or itching. Lidocaine cream, especially containing some form of cortisone can also help.
Urticaria is another name for hives. Treatment is usually in the form of an antihistamine. You cannot cure urticaria completely, but knowing what triggers it can help to decrease the amount of times it affects you.
I have been off Lexapro for about five months now. I had a few of the more documented side effects from stopping this drig. About 3 weeks after stopping back in March, I started getting hive attacks. My doctor was sympathetic and gave me an antihistamine perscription. I have to take it every couple of days or so to keep the attacks from coming back. I missed about a week of the antihistamine earlier this month. I woke up in the middle of the night with about half of my skin needing to be peeled off due to the hives and itching. I took the antihistamine and it went away in about an hour. I never experienced hives or any skin condition prior to the Lexapro that cause this kind of itching. I am convinced that there was some physiological or neurological damage induced by the drug.