Children 6 years of age and older—50 to 100 mg per day given in divided doses
Common Vistaril side effects may include: drowsiness; headache; dry mouth; or
6 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day
Published on November 28, 2022 Key takeaways: Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) is a medication used for allergies, itching, and anxiety
More ambiguous can be knowing whether and when to stop ancillary pharmacotherapies for bipolar disorder, such as benzodiazepines or sleep aids
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It is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) and certain types of
Generic name: hydroxyzine [ hye-DROX-ee-zeen ] Brand names: ANX, Vistaril, Atarax, Vistaril IM, Hyzine, Vistaject-50, Rezine
Using lamoTRIgine together with cannabis (Schedule I substance) may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating
Hydroxyzine HCl is used to treat temporary anxiety, worry, and periods of emotional stress
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The half-life of both forms of hydroxyzine ranges from 14 to 25 hours
Opioids, sedatives, and alcohol can make hydroxyzine side effects more intense
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It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction
It is also used to control nausea and vomiting symptoms, and relieve anxiety in patients with certain heart disease
Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect
To relieve dry mouth What Is Vistaril? Vistaril (hydroxyzine pamoate) is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative properties used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension
Hydroxyzine is approved for pre- and postpartum adjunctive therapy to control emesis, reduce opioid dosage, and treat anxiety
Histamine is a chemical that your body releases as part of its immune response, which then stimulates histamine receptors
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Applies to: Vistaril (hydroxyzine) and Lamictal (lamotrigine) Using hydrOXYzine together with lamoTRIgine may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating
Because of its sedating effects, hydroxyzine is also used for anxiety, tension and as a mild sleeping aid
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