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Could Hydrocodone Cause Hives?

My husband keeps breaking out in hives that completly cover his body, his face and throat swells. He has to go to the ER to get a cocktail shot to stop it. He was prescribed hydrocodone/acetamenophen after dental work. Could the pain med cause this? Thanks for any help you can give me.
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
Actually hives is a sign of allergic reaction to any drug. It will be relieved after taking anti-allergic medication.
Hydrocodone is a drug which is contraindicated in alcohol users, so better you ask your husband that either to discontinue alcohol or to change the drug, as it can create further problems.
Hope it will help you
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Could Hydrocodone Cause Hives?

Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM. Actually hives is a sign of allergic reaction to any drug. It will be relieved after taking anti-allergic medication. Hydrocodone is a drug which is contraindicated in alcohol users, so better you ask your husband that either to discontinue alcohol or to change the drug, as it can create further problems. Hope it will help you