Hydroxyzine acts as an antihistamine. It reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body that may produce symptoms of itching or hives in the skin. This drug also reduces activity in the central nervous system.
Hydroxyzine acts as an antihistamine. It reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body that may produce symptoms of itching or hives in the skin. This drug also reduces activity in the central nervous system.
This medication is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Hydroxyzine may also be used as short-term treatment to anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.
Do not use Hydroxyzine if you are:
If any of these apply to you , contact your doctor or healthcare provider right away.
Common side effects of hydroxyzine are:
Other side effects may include:
Precautions
Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you are/have:
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. Tell your doctor all the drugs including prescription and non-prescription, herbals, vitamins that you are taking, especially:
Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
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