hydroxyzine
Brand names: hydroxyzine pamoate
# Hydroxyzine Overview Hydroxyzine is a medicine that doctors prescribe to help people feel calm and less anxious. It's also used to help relieve itching from skin allergies and to help people relax before surgery or medical procedures. The medicine works by affecting chemicals in your brain that control worry and stress. Many doctors choose hydroxyzine because it has been used safely for a long time and generally works well for these purposes. Before taking hydroxyzine, it's important to know some safety information. This medicine can make you feel drowsy or dizzy, so you shouldn't drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how it affects you. You should tell your doctor if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as hydroxyzine may not be safe in these situations. Also let your doctor know about any other medicines you take, health conditions you have, or if you've ever had an allergic reaction to hydroxyzine. Some people may experience side effects like dry mouth, headache, or confusion, so it's important to follow your doctor's dosage instructions carefully and report any concerning symptoms.
Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- DRUG INEFFECTIVE3,226 reports
- PRURITUS3,106 reports
- NAUSEA2,808 reports
- FATIGUE2,793 reports
- OFF LABEL USE2,383 reports
- TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS2,368 reports
- PAIN2,357 reports
- COMPLETED SUICIDE2,334 reports
- HEADACHE2,286 reports
- RASH2,120 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
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