Hydroxyzine has demonstrated bronchodilator activity (opening up of the airways); antihistaminic
Is hydroxyzine good for nerve pain?
Vistaril (hydroxyzine): “Great pain medication, much better than oxycodone without the side effects.” “The drug
works well for chronic pelvic pain
. I take 50mg at early night, sleep well and wake with less pain.” Atarax (hydroxyzine): “Good – in combination with gabapentin and hydrocodone for neuropathic pain.”
What symptoms does hydroxyzine treat?
Hydroxyzine is used to treat
itching caused by allergies
. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.
Can vistaril be used for pain?
Vistaril (hydroxyzine): “Great pain medication, much better than oxycodone without the side effects.” “The drug
works well for chronic pelvic pain
. I take 50mg at early night, sleep well and wake with less pain.” Atarax (hydroxyzine): “Good – in combination with gabapentin and hydrocodone for neuropathic pain.”
What is hydroxyzine mainly used for?
Hydroxyzine is used in adults and children to
relieve itching caused by allergic skin reactions
. It is also used alone or with other medications in adults and children to relieve anxiety and tension.
Is 25 mg of hydroxyzine strong?
The recommended dose of Vistaril for treating itch (pruritus) is 25 mg,
3 or 4 times daily
. For sedation, the recommended dose is 50 to 100 mg. The dose to treat anxiety and tension is 50 to 100 mg 4 times daily.
How long does it take for hydroxyzine to kick in?
Hydroxyzine starts working very quickly. Most people will start to feel it kick in
within 30 minutes
and will feel its maximum effect at around 2 hours.
What can you not take with hydroxyzine?
Certain medications (e.g., sotalol,
quinidine, thioridazine, chlorpromazine
, droperidol, pimozide, moxifloxacin, mefloquine, pentamidine
Does hydroxyzine help with sleep?
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine. It is approved for the treatment of anxiety. However, hydroxyzine is also
used to treat difficulty sleeping
, nausea, itching, and allergies.
Does hydroxyzine cause weight gain?
Does hydroxyzine cause weight gain? No,
hydroxyzine isn't known to cause weight gain
. This side effect wasn't reported by people taking the drug in clinical studies.
Is hydroxyzine a muscle relaxer?
Hydroxyzine has demonstrated bronchodilator activity (opening up of the airways); antihistaminic
Does hydroxyzine feel like Xanax?
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative properties and Xanax is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine class. A brand name for hydroxyzine is Vistaril. Side effects of hydroxyzine and Xanax that are similar include
drowsiness and dry mouth
.
How does hydroxyzine make you feel?
Hydroxyzine has effective anxiolytic, hypnotic and sedative properties. It can
induce feelings of relaxation and euphoria
. On top of being versatile, this medication does not share any of the abuse, addiction or dependence potentials that come with other similar drugs.
Is hydroxyzine bad for your heart?
Hydroxyzine has the potential to block hERG channels and other types of cardiac channels, resulting in a
potential risk of QT interval prolongation and cardiac arrhythmia events
. This potential risk was confirmed by clinical and post-marketing data.
How much hydroxyzine is safe?
Adults—
50 to 100 milligrams (mg) 4 times a day
. Children 6 years of age and older—50 to 100 mg per day, divided in small doses. Children younger than 6 years of age—50 mg per day, divided in small doses.
Which hydroxyzine is better for anxiety?
Vistaril (hydroxyzine pamoate)
is used for anxiety and nausea where as Atarax is used for allergies and itching. Both Atarax(hydroxyzine hcl) and Vistaril(pam) do the same thing, but it depends on how your body reacts to it; one may work better than the other.
