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What Causes Rashes On Body While Undergoing Treatment For Depression?

I am almost 57, female, on meds for depression and anxiety, and I get hot flashes often and Hives several times a week. I eat a good diet rich in vegetables, salmon, yogurt and berries and some meat. I drink about 36 oz. water daily. I do yoga and go for walks 3x /wk. Any ideas about the hives?
posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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hello,
welcome to HCM
hot flushes are vesry common in this age group.sometimes ssri antidepressant hormonal therapy,SERM,clonidine gives good result.
hives may be due to insect bite ,food allergy,medication like ACEI,NSAID,codeine.
consult a dermatologist because thorough examination is needed for it.
hope this is helpful,
regards.
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What Causes Rashes On Body While Undergoing Treatment For Depression?

hello, welcome to HCM hot flushes are vesry common in this age group.sometimes ssri antidepressant hormonal therapy,SERM,clonidine gives good result. hives may be due to insect bite ,food allergy,medication like ACEI,NSAID,codeine. consult a dermatologist because thorough examination is needed for it. hope this is helpful, regards.