Should I get an allergy test if I am still getting hives once a week, even after taking Atarax and Teczine for the past month? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Should I get an allergy test if I am still getting hives once a week, even after taking Atarax and Teczine for the past month?

Asked by Female, 36 · 6 days ago

Vikas Singh

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6 days ago

It is incredibly frustrating to deal with persistent hives despite taking hydroxyzine (Atarax) and levocetirizine (Teczine) for a month. Consulting an allergist is an excellent next step. While allergy testing can help rule out specific triggers, please be reassured that chronic hives are often not caused by an allergy at all, but rather an overactive immune response. An allergist can determine if testing is necessary and, more importantly, help adjust your treatment plan?such as optimizing your daily antihistamine doses or exploring other highly effective options.

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