Hydroxyzine For Sleep

hi, my doctor prescribed hydroxyzine 25 mg for sleeping. I stopped taking them for more than 4 months, now I have trouble sleeping and I was wondering if It would be dangerous to start takeing them again? ## Hi ducky, Sorry to hear about your troubles with sleep. In my honest opinion, it's probably not dangerous to start taking something that you were recently prescribed 4 months ago, if you're using it for the same indications as before. However, it would still be wise to discuss this with your doctor first if you have any concerns pertaining to the dosing, potential side effects, and other prescribing information. From what I could gather, Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine most commonly used to treat allergies, anxiety, and motion sickness. But it also has what appears to be an ...

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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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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...

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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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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What can anybody tell me about Hydroxyzine pamoate? ## Hydroxyzine Pamoate 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. Several adverse reactions have been noted in manufacturer guidelines, such as deep sleep, incoordination and dizziness have been reported in children and adults, as well as others such as hypotension, tinnitus and headaches. ## could there be any problem using hydroxyzine pamoate 50mg (just before a biopsy) if it was dispensed 4/11/11 but safely kept out ot light and tenp .of 72 deg. ## doctor order hydroxyzine pamoate 50mg for sleep dis order dr is a psy dr ## Im scared to take a...

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I take gabapentin (Gralise) max dose daily for nerve pain. I get breakthrough pain at night. I have taken A muscle relaxer and hydroxyzine and seems to help some with the nerve pain. Any clues about why as well as if hydroxyzine would work alone for the nerve pain? ## It has some sedative like effects, which is why it is often used for anxiety, so it can cause some relaxation/sedation. That might be why it helps. The FDA lists its other typical side effects as possibly including dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and headache. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hello. I also take Gabapentin for Nerve pain and I take Hydroxyzine HCL 25mg at bedtime for sleep issues and anxiety. I take the Gabapentin at 8pm and the Hydroxyzine at 11pm. I take one and a half Hydroxyzine. I have noti...

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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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my 9 year onl son is on this pill and i just want to no what some of the major sideffects are for this pill thank you.... ## Hi Nicole, Several adverse reactions have been noted in manufacturer guidelines, such as deep sleep, incoordination and dizziness have been reported in children and adults, as well as others such as hypotension, tinnitus and headaches. To view more information about Hydroxyzine, 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 is hydroxyzine iterax 25mg for? good effects and side effects for adults ## Hi nancy, Hydroxyzine (iterax) 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. Several adverse reactions have been noted in manufacturer guidelines, such as deep sleep, incoordination and dizziness have been reported in children and adults, as well as others such as hypotension, tinnitus and headaches. To view more information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns about this drug, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## For my anxiety. Doctor prescribed ...

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used for what? ## Hydroxyzine is a generic for Atarax, this is antihistamine, commonly used to treat allergies, nausea and insomnia. Some common side effects may include: drowsiness, dry mouth and dizziness. You can read more about this mediation here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Is there any research of this medicine causing older people (over 65) to be dizzy and disoriented? ## can I take hydroxyzine and fly? I have been having trouble sleeping and thought maybe it would help me sleep on the plane. ## yes hydroxine is used as a antianxiety also and also used as a sleep aid so it will help you very much to relax and sleep while on your flight! :) ## What is Hydroxyzine 25 mg used for when given to dogs weighing 19 pounds (1 every 12 hours)? It's a small white rou...

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I have itching with no rash, Dr prescribed this rx yesterday and so far not much relief ## Hello, Karen! How are you? They should have started having some effect within 15 to 20 minutes of taking one. The FDA classifies this medication as an antihistamine and it is used to treat allergic reactions. Its typical side effects may include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, somnolence and sedation. However, if the itching isn't due to an allergy, then these pills won't help. Are you on any other medications? ## I was prescribed hydroxyzine (50mg, 6x a day) for itching caused by psoriasis, an autoimmune disease. It worked very well but I also slept a lot at first. Now I don't even feel sleepy, but they still work. Taking by mouth as prescribed is the quickest way to feel relief usu...

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What is Hydroxyzine used for? What does it treat? ## what is this medication for is it to allow one to sleep ## What is Hydroxyzine given for and how long shoul one take it. I take 3 a day of Hydroxyzine HCL 10 mg. per day. What are the side effects ? ## 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. As far as the length of time one should be taking this drug, is up to the doctor who prescribed it to you and whether or not you are experiencing severe adverse reactions; whether or not the drug is working properly for your condition; or other factors. Generally the label on the bottle state...

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Hydroxyzine hcl 25 mg tablets - a substitute for Atarax 25mg. What is this medicine used for and what are the possible side effects? ## interested in what this medicine is used for ## It is used to treat, itching, sleeplessness, anxiety & nausea. ## This is not a substitute for Atarax, it is the generic version of it, so it is the same thing and is used to treat the same things. ## I have been itching myself for the past week and a half. I started taking hydroxyz today (25MG). It has not yet worked for me. I took it about four hours ago, and no relief from the itching! It's kinda driving me crazy. What should I do? Give it more time? Or wait and see how/if it works after I take another? ## My experience is that this is the doctors' go-to prescription because 1) it's noto...

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Can I cut the pill in half? I use it to help me sleep. The pill is too strong. Do I have to take the whole pill? I notice it has a coating on it. ## Hello, Darlene! How are you? There is no time released Hydroxyzine, so that should be okay, unless your doctor feels there is some reason not to do so, but it might taste horrible, once some of the coating has been removed. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and sedation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Yeah i believe you can cut it if it's too strong. But it is also advisable to consult a doctor and ask for advice before doing so. Then you will be sure of what you are doing. So it's left to you to decide

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My little brother was prescribed 25 mg Hydroxcine for his sleeping disorder and I am trying to find out if there is something better to give him since the doctor is using that pills side affect to help him sleep, he has a disorder that he can't ever fall asleep on his own, he needs something to help him. ## In reality, since it's an antihistamine that can cause drowsiness as a side effect, it is likely safer than many of the other choices. Most are in the sedative/hypnotic class and tend to be habit forming and addictive. Learn more Hydroxyzine details here. Is this medication working for him? Is he having problems with it?

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I'm already on 4mg of Xanax but it's not effecting me will 25mg of Hydroxyzine help me sleep? ## That sounds like a pretty bad idea. 4 mg Xanax by itself is a hefty dose ## @Johnny, Interestingly enough, The University of Maryland's drug interaction checker doesn't list any sort of interaction between Hydroxyzine and Xanax. You can take that information whichever way you want, however, this doesn't necessarily mean no interactions exist. Not to mention, since Hydroxyzine is a prescription medication, maybe it would be best to discuss this with your doctor before making any decisions...(You are prescribed it, right?) Never the less, it sounds to me like you're better off playing things safe until you can get a professional opinion from your prescriber. ## Yes, I...

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what can i take with hydroxyzine ?i use it for anxiety and sleep. I need something for a runny nose thats safe with it? ## Hello, Kathy! How are you? I'm sorry, but given the thousands of medications on the market, I can't possibly check them all for interactions with Hydroxyzine for you. What medication do you usually take to treat cold symptoms? If you past back with your preference(s), I could check those ingredients for you. The FDA classifies Hydroxyzine as an antihistamine and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, sedation and somnolence. ## well before i was taking that i took tylenol cold and sinus . ## Hi I have anxiety and sleep issues. I take hydroxyzine it's for allergies and anxiety. 25mg. I am currently sick and...

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My wife took 10 tablets of 25mg hydroxyzine. Is that ok? She is suffering from anxiety and she said this helps her to go to sleep. ## No, that is a dangerous amount to take and she should seek medical attention. It is never safe to take more of a medication than one's doctor has prescribed. Did she experience any adverse effects? The FDA warns that taking this amount could be fatal, due to it's sedative like effects, which can cause issues breathing, as well as lowered heart rate and lowered blood pressure. How much has her doctor told her to take?

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