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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)* is a generic prescription medication used in adults and some children to:treat anxietytreat itching related to certain conditions, such as allergies and eczemahelp produce sedation (a state of relaxation and sleepiness) before or after anesthesia is given for a medical procedureHydroxyzine comes as an oral tablet and oral capsule. Hydroxyzine also comes in an oral syrup and an injectable form, though this article does not cover them. For more information about these forms, talk with your doctor.Hydroxyzine may be used as a short-term or long-term treatment. As with other drugs, hydroxyzine can cause side effects.Read on to learn about potential common, mild, and serious side effects. For a general overview of hydroxyzine, including details about its uses, refer to this article. Your doctor can also tell you more about hydroxyzine.* Hydroxyzine capsules are available as the brand-name drug Vistaril. In the past, hydroxyzine tablets were available as the brand-name drug Atarax. However, Atarax is no longer available.Hydroxyzine can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common than others. These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days to weeks. However, if the side effects last longer than that, bother you, or become severe, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist.These are just a few of the more common side effects reported by people who took hydroxyzine in clinical trials of hydroxyzine tablets and hydroxyzine capsules:drowsinessheadache*dry mouth** For more information about this side effect, see “Hydroxyzine: Side effect specifics” below.Mild side effects can occur with hydroxyzine use. This list doesn’t include all possible mild side effects of the drug. For more information, you can refer to the prescribing information for hydroxyzine tablets and hydroxyzine capsules.Mild side effects that have been reported with hydroxyzine include:drowsinesshivesitchingskin rashconstipationfatigueweaknesslow blood pressureheadache*dry mouth*mild allergic reaction*These side effects may be
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