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Hives (urticaria) Report

Urticaria (or hives) are a kind of skin rash notable for dark red, raised, itchy bumps. Hives are frequently caused by allergic reactions, however there are many non-allergic causes.


What we've learned from patients who report Hives (urticaria)

Symptom severities

Severe
 6
Moderate
 13
Mild
 19
None
 28

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Hives (urticaria)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Hives (urticaria)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Zyrtec 7   Zyrtec: 18%
Prednisone 5   Prednisone: 13%
Claritin 4   Claritin: 11%
Loratadine 3   Loratadine: 8%
Benadryl 3   Benadryl: 8%
Xyzal 3   Xyzal: 8%
Hydroxyzine HCL 2   Hydroxyzine HCL: 5%
Atarax 2   Atarax: 5%
Cetirizine HCl 2   Cetirizine HCl: 5%
Diphenhydramine 2   Diphenhydramine: 5%
Zantac 75 1   Zantac 75: 3%
CT Scan Head 1   CT Scan Head: 3%
Doxepin 1   Doxepin: 3%
Tagamet 1   Tagamet: 3%
Benadryl IV 1   Benadryl IV: 3%
Prednisolon GALEN 1   Prednisolon GALEN: 3%
Hydroxyzine Pamoate 1   Hydroxyzine Pamoate: 3%
Allegra 1   Allegra: 3%
Methylprednisolon AL 1   Methylprednisolon AL: 3%

Report created on May 27, 2012.