Hydroxyzine Hcl

Hydroxyzine is a medication used to treat various conditions including anxiety, nausea, vomiting, or skin allergies. Hydroxyzine belongs to a class of medications called antihistamines. Hydroxyzine is a generic medication also sold under the brand names Vistaril and Atarax. Hydroxyzine was first marketed in the US in 1956. Hydroxyzine use is fairly common in the treatment of anxiety, allergy, and nausea.

• Ala-Hist IR
• Alavert
• Aldex AN
• Allegra
• Allegra Allergy
• Allegra-Nasacort Allergy 24HR Value Pack
• Aller-Chlor
• Aller-G-Time
• Allergy
• Allergy 24Hr
• Allergy Medication
• Allergy Medicine
• Allergy Relief
• Allermax
• Anti-Hist

• busPIRone HCl
• Droperidol
• hydrOXYzine HCl
• hydrOXYzine Pamoate
• Meprobamate
• Vistaril

• Liquid
• Tablet
• Long Acting Tablet
• Dissolving Tablet
• Fizzy Tablet
• Chewable Tablet
• Capsule
• Liquid Filled Capsule
• Long Acting Capsule

• By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

Drink plenty of fluids.

You may take this medicine with food to lessen stomach upset.

Swallow the extended-release tablet, extended-release capsule, or liquid-filled capsule whole. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

The chewable tablet must be chewed completely before you swallow it.

Make sure your hands are dry before you handle the disintegrating tablet. Peel back the foil from the blister pack, then remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet in your mouth. After it has melted, swallow or take a drink of water.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the medicine before using it.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an unusual or allergic reaction to Chlor-Trimeton®, Dimetane®, Polaramine®, Actifed®, Tavist® or other antihistamines. You should not use this medicine if you have taken Furoxone®, Marplan®, Eutonyl®, Nardil®, or Matulane® within the last 2 weeks. Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years old. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects.

This medicine may cause drowsiness. If it does, avoid driving a car or using machinery.

This medicine may cause a skin rash when you are out in the sun. Use a sunscreen when you are outside, and try not to spend long periods in direct sunlight.

Ask your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have glaucoma or trouble urinating.

This medicine might contain phenylalanine. This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). Talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

Side effects of this medicine may occur more frequently in young children and older adults.

Some antihistamine syrups contain alcohol.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.

Avoid taking this medicine with other antihistamines.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any medicine that makes you sleepy, such as sedatives, narcotic pain killers, or antidepressants while you are receiving this medicine.

Some antihistamine syrups contain alcohol.

This medicine may cause drowsiness. If it does, avoid driving a car or using machinery.

This medicine may cause a skin rash when you are out in the sun. Use a sunscreen when you are outside, and try not to spend long periods in direct sunlight.

• Severe drowsiness, clumsiness, or confusion
• Faintness
• Fast heartbeat
• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
• Nervousness
• Changes in vision, such as trouble focusing
• Nervousness
• Irritability or excitement
• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Upset stomach
• Reduced appetite
• Changes in vision, such as trouble focusing