See what members are saying about chronic hives treatments, the side effects to expect, and the drug basics.
All treatment information is medically reviewed · December 10, 2025
Overview
Cetirizine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to chronic hives. It is used to relieve persistent itching, swelling, and discolored, raised skin welts.
Cetirizine is a second-generation…
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Desloratadine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives). It is used to relieve symptoms such as pruritus (itching), and to reduce the…
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Dupixent is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older who continue to have symptoms despite…
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Fexofenadine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat chronic idiopathic urticaria, also known as chronic hives. It is used to relieve symptoms such as discolored, raised, itchy areas…
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Hydroxyzine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of pruritus (itching) caused by allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria (hives). It is available in both tablet and…
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Levocetirizine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat chronic idiopathic urticaria, a condition also known as chronic hives. It is used to relieve symptoms such as persistent itching…
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Loratadine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the relief of symptoms associated with chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives). It is used to temporarily reduce pruritus (itching), the…
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