Hi Alice,
The answer to your question is ABSOLUTELY! Hives is a common skin reaction to both food allergies and drug allergies. It is a sign of what is known as an anaphylactic shock reaction and can be serious and even life-threatening if not treated promptly. For more information on anaphylaxis, see this article.
To your health,
Kathi
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