6 Tips for Successfully Starting a New Medication Hives

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Follow the instructions.

Give it time.

Track symptoms.

Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.

Consider the other medications you’re taking.

Keep in touch.

Follow the instructions.

Give it time.

Track symptoms.

Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.

Consider the other medications you’re taking.

Keep in touch.

Know When to Call for Help

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Stick to Your Treatment Regimen

Be Patient

Keep in Touch

Attend Follow-Up Appointments

Limit (Or Avoid) Alcohol

Seek Support

Know When to Call for Help

Follow the instructions. Make sure you understand how to take the new medication and whether or not you should keep taking the old one.

Follow the instructions.

Give it time. The new medication may not work immediately. Ask your doctor how quickly you should see an improvement in symptoms.

Give it time.

Track symptoms. Note when symptoms seem to improve or worsen. During a flare, ask yourself whether there have been any changes in your diet, environment, or routine.

Track symptoms.

Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. Since alcohol may trigger chronic hives, ask your doctor if you should abstain from drinking or if there’s any amount of alcohol that’s safe to consume.

Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.

Consider the other medications you’re taking. Give your healthcare provider and pharmacist a list of all of the medications you currently take — not just prescriptions, but also over-the-counter medications and supplements. This will help them check for drug interactions with the new medication.

Consider the other medications you’re taking.

Keep in touch. Schedule a follow-up appointment with your doctor to discuss how the new medication is working.

Keep in touch.

Know when to call for help. If you’re having thoughts of harming yourself, call 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — or 911 in an emergency.

Know when to call for help