I take both 500 mg of HU capsules at night, just before bed. I periodically have itching over area of my right shoulder blade and tops of my hands. I’ve used lotion with some relief, and a back scratcher. And, now and again a prescribed cortisone cream. But, you made me think that maybe it’s the generic equivalent of Claritin that I take daily for sneezing that may be helping keep the itching controlled. I never thought about it before.
Benadryl makes me sleepy so I avoid it.
If you can, maybe sub the Benadryl for Claritin or generic?