Atarax
(hydroxyzine)
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 34 reviewsforAtarax
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Relieves anxiety and itching.
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Atarax (hydroxyzine) effectively relieves itching caused by an allergic reaction. It can also help alleviate anxiety, but isn't a first choice medicine and can make you very sleepy.
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Quick facts about Atarax
- Drug class: Dermatologic
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (hydroxyzine)
Upsides
- Atarax (hydroxyzine) helps relieve itching and/or anxiety while helping you to sleep.
- Atarax (hydroxyzine) can be given in the muscles for faster relief at a doctor's office.
- Children younger than 6 years of age can use Atarax (hydroxyzine), but no more than 50 mg total in a day.
- Atarax (hydroxyzine) is available as a liquid or as a pill.
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34Downsides
- Elderly people can have increased side effects.
- Some generic pills contain lactose. If you have allergy to milk products, talk to your pharmacist to see if your pill contains lactose.
- Not recommended if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Atarax (hydroxyzine) is an antihistamine. It treats itching and anxiety by stopping the effects of histamine and serotonin in the body and brain.
Quick facts about Atarax
- Drug class: Dermatologic
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (hydroxyzine)
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Suspension
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See more prices and coupons in your areaWhat to expect when you take Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Itching and anxiety
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- Possible side effects
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Hallucination
- Itching
- Rash
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Risks and Warnings for Atarax (hydroxyzine)
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- › Taking with alcohol
- › Taking other medicines that make you less alert
Atarax (hydroxyzine) can lower your ability to focus, think, and react. Avoid activities that require you to be alert, such as driving a car or operating machinery, until you know how this medication affects you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Atarax (hydroxyzine) if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.
Common concerns from people taking Atarax (hydroxyzine)
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- Worth itSome hassleReviewed Ataraxon 2/14/2017Taken for anxiety but I found the 50mg to be heavily sedating. I was down for the count after taking one. They take awhile to take effect so use for chronic and short panic attacks doesn't work great. I found that by the time I felt the sedation my attack was long gone. Would recommend for sleeping problems but not fast acting enough for anxiety.26ManAnxiety
Food
- Can be taken with or without food.
Sleep
- Atarax (hydroxyzine) often causes extreme drowsiness or dizziness. Don't mix with other medicines that cause drowsiness like other antihistamines, pain or sleep medications, or alcohol.
- Worth itSome hassleReviewed Ataraxon 1/12/2017Can cause some drowsiness for up to 10-12 hours after dose. Effects increase when more is taken. Resistance to side effects occurs upon regular use, but resurfaces when discontinued even for a couple days before taking again.25WomanItching skin
- Worth itBig hassleReviewed AtaraxEases the itching but always makes me feel continually drowsy.46ManTwo years or more
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Ataraxon 7/13/2016Great for sleep issues and anxiety induced panic attacks that are relentless.23ManAnxiety