i have suffered from hives for the last 20 years but have had a case of chronic hives for the last 2 years but the mdication that i was using prednesone and atarax no longer had any effect on this condition. i cosulted dr joel katz in th las vegas area an immunologist and he prescribed doxepin in 25 mg doses to be increased one additional dose at a time untill the hives receeded and at the level of 100 mg it has been effective. the good doctor also informed me that if this medication did not work that cyclosporin or dapsone would be considered as options. for all who suffer from this condition ther are options but you must seek the advise of an immunologist.
what is the treatment for hives?