Hydroxyzine

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Hydroxyzine, sold under the brand names Atarax and others, is an antihistamine medication.[7] It is used in the treatment of itchiness, anxiety, and nausea, including that due to motion sickness.[7] It is used either by mouth or injection into a muscle.[7] Common side effects include sleepiness, headache, and a dry mouth.[7][8] Serious side effects may include QT prolongation.[8] It is unclear if u...

Is it safe to take a prescription dated 8/2013? ## Hello, Dolly! How are you? It doesn't get dangerous once it's expired, but it does begin to lose effectiveness, so it may not work as well as it did, when it was new. Medications tend to degrade over time. Thus, it would be best to dispose of it and see your doctor for a new prescription, if you still need to take it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antihistamine as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and somnolence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Taba kf #60 substitute forATARAX WHITE, round,imprinted with PA on one side and 308 on the other side ## I need information, why my doctor prescribed Atarax 25 mg for me? ## Atarax contains the active ingredient Hydroyzine, this is an antihistamine. Since I do not know your medical history, I cannot guess why your doctor prescribed it, but it is used to treat allergies, prevent nausea. to treat anxiety and some other conditions. If anyone has more information, please post!

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round 1g 277 ## Yes, this tablet contains 50mgs of Hydroxyzine, an antihistamine often used for its sedative like effects. Common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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My son was prescribed this drug because of insomnia and anxiety. Does it work and is there something better, less side effects on the market. Thank you. ## Hello, Sher! How are you? Actually, this is one of the least risky ones that's available. Many of the other medications used for such conditions carry the risk of being habit forming. Hydroxyzine, however, is an antihistamine that has some sedative like properties. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. It works well for many people. Does anyone else have any advice to add? ## I AGREE WITH VERWOYN i have been taking for over 3 years for anxiety and it does work within 20 to 30 minutes you will be drowsy and possibly dizzy and may have cotton mouth but it does work well wi...

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The little pill has on one side the an and the other side has the 71 can this pill help me to evoid the anxyaty panic atack? ... ## Hello, China! How are you? Yes, it is sometimes used to treat such issues, due to its sedative like effects. The FDA lists its other typical side effects as possibly including dizziness and drowsiness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have run out of my hydroxyzine n want to know side effects of that. ## Hello, Ramona! How are you? The FDA classifies this as an antihistamine that's used to treat allergic reactions, insomnia and for its sedative-like effects. Thus, as sudden withdrawal may cause you to experience nausea, insomnia and anxiety. Is there anything else I can help with?

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WHAT IS THIS DRUG USED FOR???? ## Hydroxyzine is used primarily as an antihistamine for the treatment of itches and irritations, an antiemetic for the reduction of nausea, as a weak analgesic by itself and as an opioid potentiator, and as an anxiolytic for the treatment of anxiety. To view more information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## I was prescribed hydroxyz pam 50mg for anxiety.I have now found out that it is for DOGS and their allergies.this is not helping me with my anxiety even before I sawe it was for allergies ## oh yea I forgot to ask.What should I ask for to help with the anxiety?? ## Hi Rob, You know something is wrong when humans and dogs share the same medi...

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can this medication be addictive.? ## Hello, Danny! How are you? No, according to the FDA, while it has sedative like effects, this is actually an antihistamine that's used to treat allergies. Though it is sometimes used for its sedative like effects, to calm someone before a surgical procedure, or to help them sleep, it is not known to be addictive. Typical side effects may include dizziness, drowsiness, sedation and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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PLEASE tell me if anyone has experienced chronic pain &for numbness,tingling ## Hello, Nell! How are you? Are you talking about taking it for those symptoms, or are you asking if it can cause them? Those aren't listed among the typical side effects, the FDA lists them as usually including dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and blurred vision. It is an antihistamine that is used to treat allergic reactions and sometimes prescribed for its sedative like properties. ## I am on hydroxyzine 25mg. I started a day ago became i had some type of of rash and blisters that thought were related to my medication lamotrigine. But since I took it i have chronic pain in my thighs and legs. When to sleep and woke up to it. It feels deep inside. Any help?

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2 mg/ml syrup antihistamine antiallergy ## ABOUT HYDROXYZINE ITERAX ## Here's the monograph link for Hydroxyzine: ## Is taking one drug daily for several months have bad side effect?I dont have any though...refering to Hydroxyzine Iterax 25 mg ## i would like to know if there's any interaction between iterax (hydroxyzine) and mucosolvan (ambroxol hydrochloride). thank you.

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My new doctor (I moved) is taking me off hydroxyzine pam 50 . She said it is not good for people over 65, I am 67. I itch and that was why my doctor where I lived put me on it 3 years ago. I need this medication or the itching come right back. The root of the itching is hep C and diabetis. Is there an equivalent that will work as well? ## Hi, Jan! How are you? Sorry about the problem that you're having. It isn't that Hydroxyzine can't be used in people over 65, but it does need to be carefully monitored and the dosage should be kept low, since it can be very sedating. Learn more Hydroxyzine details here. You've been on it for awhile, so any side effects wouldn't be new, but I can't control what your doctor does. However, I'd suggest discussing it with her and...

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I was prescribed hydroxyzine for sleep but noticed that it killed my arthritis pain. Why does an antihistamine kill my pain? ## Hello, Rachel! How are you? It could be due to its sedative like effects, since a lot of pain is caused by an excitation of the nerves. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. If it works for your pain, that's awesome!!! Is there anything else I can help with?

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What Colors do the 25mg.Pills come in? ## Hello, MeeMe! How are you? What are the markings on the tablet in question? That is what would enable me to identify it for you. This is a generic medication, so it is manufactured by quite a few different companies. Just using on pill identified, I have 6 pages of pills, so I cannot possibly list the colors and descriptions of all the 25mg one for you.

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Take two tablets by mouth every 6 hours as needed for itching ## What i need to know is what is this medicine for. We ask for something to increase the appitite is this meds for that? ## This is actually an antihistamine, used to treat allergic reactions. It is also commonly used to treat anxiety and similar conditions. I do not see anything listed in the drug info that says it can increase appetite.

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LITTLE RED PILL, #5522 ON ONE SIDE,DAN ON THE OTHER SIDE ## The pill in description is Hydroxyzine (10 mg). Hydroxyzine is used primarily as an antihistamine for the treatment of itches and irritations, an antiemetic for the reduction of nausea, as a weak analgesic by itself and as an opioid potentiator, and as an anxiolytic for the treatment of anxiety. To view more information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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What are the ingredents in hydroxzine hcl 25mg. ## That is the active ingredient, it's an antihistamine that's used to treat allergic reactions and for its sedative like properties. Learn more Hydroxyzine details here. I can't tell you what the inactive ingredients are, without more information. Are there any markings on the tablet? Or do you know who the manufacturer is? ## Is hydroxyzine hcl and hydroxycitric acid in the same family. I took hydroxyzine hcl and had a horrible reacyion to it. So I have some vitamins with hydroxycitric acid in them and didnt want to have a reactio if they are close to the same thing or family

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this is the generic ## Yes, the name brand for it is Vistaril. It's an antihistamine that's used to treat allergic reactions and for its sedative like effects. Learn more Hydroxyzine details here. Its most common side effects are usually related to that and may include dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. Are there any questions or comments?

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What is this medicine used for? ## Hydroxyzine Pamoate is commonly used as a mild tranquilizer in dentistry. Hydroxyzine can also be used for the treatment of allergic conditions, such as chronic urticaria, atopic or contact dermatoses, and histamine-mediated pruritus. To view more information regarding Hydroxyzine and it's clinical uses, please follow the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back so I can further assist you. ## Will taking barr 323 25 cause me to fail a drug panel? I was going to take them to see if it would help me sleep at night but don't wanna lose my job over a failed drug panel. ## Hello i have been prescribed tramadol 50 mg and have been itching and breaking out in rash all over my body so i went back to my doctor and he p...

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Hi I was wondering if I could take 2-25mg caps of hydroxyzine? I take 1 twice a day but I didn't know if I could take 2 to sleep. I have trouble falling asleep because I'm always having anxiety attacks at night. I'm wondering if this will help or should I just stick with the 1 capsule? ## Hello, Stephanie! How are you? You should not exceed your doctor's dosing instructions. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and sedation. However, you could speak to your doctor about raising your dose, they may approve your doing so. Is there anything else I can help with?

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