Simple Tips For Treating Hives

Anti-Inflammatory Medication

Anti-inflammatory medication can help patients who have hives that do not resolve with antihistamines. One of the most commonly recommended anti-inflammatory medications for these patients is dapsone, an antibiotic that alleviates swelling and redness. The drug is used orally or as cream applied to the skin. Side effects of dapsone include nausea, loss of appetite, a ringing sensation in the ears, headache, blurry vision, and difficulty sleeping. Rarely, the drug can lead to chest pain, muscle weakness, and fluctuations in mood, and thus, these side effects should be reported to a doctor. Dapsone can cause changes to some blood markers, and many physicians will want to monitor patients with blood tests every two weeks for the first phase of treatment. Other drugs known as leukotriene antagonists (or modifiers) also fight inflammation. These drugs are commonly used for asthma patients and stop the body from releasing leukotriene, a substance that restricts airflow for asthmatics and causes inflammation throughout the body. Zafirlukast and montelukast are two of the most widely used leukotriene antagonists, and they are typically used together with antihistamines. These drugs can cause headaches, difficulty sleeping, irritability, nausea, and vomiting.

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