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Atarax is a sedating antihistamine which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Sedating antihistamine

Brands

Vistaril

Generic Drug

Hydroxyzine

Side Effects

Common

Drowsiness
Nausea
Balance problems
Bitter/acid taste in mouth
Headache
Dizziness
Slurred speech
Agitation

Serious

Wheezing

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I am taking atarax (hydroxyzine) 25g 3 times day how long takes to work on my rash itchines ?

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Am taking atarax (hydroxyzine) for anxiety even though it was not prescribed for that. Is this dangerous?

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Can an overdose of atarax (hydroxyzine) and epival with alcohol be lethal and if so how much and what exactly do you die from?

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Atarax (hydroxyzine) doesn't seem to do anything for me and I have been on it for awhile. How do I get another medication to add without sounding like a crazy?

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