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Hello, I have a question about how hives manifest, and how to know when to go to the hospital. My boyfriend and I recently moved into a new place, and at the same time he was prescribes amoxicillin for issues with his wisdom teeth. About a week after he finished the first round of antibiotics, he began to develop bumps that resemble hives, and they were small, and he told me they itched. I passed it off as a mild reaction, as he had no other symptoms. About 2 weeks ago he had to have the antibiotics again, and now the hives are back and he says they are very itchy, and they appear larger. Should we be worried?
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Dermatologist
Hello
Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com
I can understand your concern.
From the history that you provided, it seems to be a drug reaction that he seems to be having after taking amoxicillin. I would recommend that you stop the amoxicillin and visit your doctor immediately.
Meanwhile he can take an anti allergic tablet like tab. Allegra 180 mg one a day. And apply calamine lotion over the affected areas.
Hives in this case are drug induced, they can even progress at times to cause a severe drug reaction. Hence its better to visit your doctor immediately so a proper course of treatment can be started.
Please let me know if you have any queries.
Take care