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Hives is listed as a side effect for the vaccines. I never had it before and got hives a week after my booster shot. Although I'm not 100% certain, I believe th
by wjnsjshzb 5y ago
Hives is listed as a side effect for the vaccines. I never had it before and got hives a week after my booster shot. Although I'm not 100% certain, I believe there is a very high likelihood the booster caused it. Apparently many on Reddit experienced the same thing if you search for hives in the COVID subreddits. My friend got hives after her second shot and still needs to use Benadryl after 6 months.
- dymk 5y agoI've had chronic idiopathic urticaria for years, to varying degrees. Hives are a common side effect to many things (which sucks, because it's such an incredibly aggravating symptom). It's possible the vaccine is the cause of yours, and the timing makes sense, but it can happen entirely randomly, and that's the case for at least some people who started experiencing hives alongside their shot. I couldn't stand the drowsy effect from Benadryl. Your friend might want to give Fexofenadine (Allegra / Allerfex) a try, it's just as effective for me and doesn't result in that "head empty" feeling. Loratadine (Claritin) might also work. Costco sells both in bulk generic quantities and they're cheap compared to the branded stuff.
- wjnsjshzb 5y agoI appreciate the Fexofenadine/Allegra recommendation for the non drowsy effect. Thank you.