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Brand Names: VistarilGeneric Name: hydroxyzine (Pronunciation: hye DROX ee zeen)
What is hydroxyzine (Vistaril)?Hydroxyzine reduces activity in the central nervous system. It also acts as an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing and runny nose, or hives on the skin. Hydroxyzine is used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension. It is also used together with other medications given for anesthesia. Hydroxyzine may also be used to control nausea and vomiting. Hydroxyzine is also used to treat allergic skin reactions such as hives or contact dermatitis. Hydroxyzine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Atarax 50 mg triangular, yellow, imprinted with ATARAX 50 Hydroxyzine 10 mg-URL round, white, imprinted with SL, 07 Hydroxyzine 50 mg-URL round, lavender, imprinted with MP 13 Hydroxyzine HCl 10 mg-WAT round, orange, imprinted with 5522, DAN Hydroxyzine HCl 25 mg-WAT round, green, imprinted with 5523, DAN Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride 25 mg-BAR round, white, imprinted with 08, PA Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride 25 mg-URL round, purple, imprinted with MP 7 Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride 50 mg-BAR round, white, imprinted with 309, PA Hydroxyzine Pamoate 100 mg-BAR pink/yellow, imprinted with barr 324, 100 Hydroxyzine Pamoate 25 mg-BAR pink/yellow, imprinted with barr 323, 25 Hydroxyzine Pamoate 25 mg-EON dark green/light green, imprinted with E613 Hydroxyzine Pamoate 25 mg-IVA dark green/light green, imprinted with Z 2911 Hydroxyzine Pamoate 25 mg-WAT dark green/light green, imprinted with WATSON 800, 25 mg Hydroxyzine Pamoate 50 mg-BAR red/white, imprinted with barr 302, 50 Hydroxyzine Pamoate 50 mg-BARR maroon/yellow, imprinted with BARR/ 302, 50 Hydroxyzine Pamoate 50 mg-IVA green/white, imprinted with Z 2909 Hydroxyzine Pamoate 50 mg-WAT green/white, imprinted with WATSON 801 50 mg What are the possible side effects of hydroxyzine (Vistaril)?Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using hydroxyzine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
Less serious side effects may include: This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What is the most important information I should know about hydroxyzine (Vistaril)?You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydroxyzine, or if you are pregnant. Before you take hydroxyzine, tell your doctor if you have a seizure disorder, liver disease, or kidney disease. Hydroxyzine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Stop using hydroxyzine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as tremors, confusion, seizures, or restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of hydroxyzine. (Page 1 of 3) |
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