Treats anxiety, tension, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, allergies, skin rash, hives, and itching.Belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines
Brand Names:
Atarax
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to hydroxyzine
Uses:
Tablet, Capsule, Liquid
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
May be taken with or without food or milk.
Carefully measure the oral liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking sedatives, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, pain pills, or seizure medicine.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
Warnings:
Check with your doctor before taking hydroxyzine if you have heart or liver disease, enlarged prostate, trouble urinating, or glaucoma.
Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Hydroxyzine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
