Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
What Is Atarax
Atarax (hydroxyzine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative properties used for symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested.
Atarax is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of Atarax
Common side effects of Atarax include
- drowsiness,
- dizziness,
- blurred vision,
- constipation, or
- dry mouth.
Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Atarax including:
- mental/mood changes (such as restlessness, confusion, hallucinations),
- shaking (tremor),
- difficulty urinating, or
- fast/irregular heartbeat
Dosage for Atarax
For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested the adult dose of Atarax is 50-100 mg four times/day. Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride is administered orally in the form of tablets.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Atarax
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride should be used with caution if used in combination with CNS depressants. Therefore, when central nervous system depressants are administered concomitantly with hydroxyzine their dosage should be reduced.Atarax and Pregnancy
During pregnancy, Atarax should be used only if prescribed. It is unknown if Atarax passes into breast milk. Breastfeeding while using Atarax is not recommended.
Additional Information
Our Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Anxiety Disorder Pictures: Symptoms, Panic Attacks, and More with Pictures See SlideshowSIDE EFFECTS
Side effects reported with the administration of hydroxyzine hydrochloride are usually mild and transitory in nature.
Anticholinergic: Dry mouth.
Central Nervous System: Drowsiness is usually transitory and may disappear in a few days of continued therapy or upon reduction of the dose. Involuntary motor activity including rare instances of tremor and convulsions have been reported, usually with doses considerably higher than those recommended. Clinically significant respiratory depression has not been reported at recommended doses.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Atarax (Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride)
QUESTION
Panic attacks are repeated attacks of fear that can last for several minutes. See Answer© Atarax Patient Information is supplied by Cerner Multum, Inc. and Atarax Consumer information is supplied by First Databank, Inc., used under license and subject to their respective copyrights.
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