Use is contraindicated. US FDA pregnancy category:
Not Assigned
.
What is category B in pregnancy?
Category B drugs include
prenatal vitamins, acetaminophen and several other medications used routinely and safely during pregnancy
. If there is a clinical need for a Category B drug, it is considered safe to use it.
Is vistaril OK during pregnancy?
Hydroxyzine
may be used in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy
, but it should not be used during or just prior to labor. Use of hydroxyzine during labor may increase seizure risk in infants, decrease fetal heart rate, and increase side effects when combined with narcotics.
What is vistaril drug class?
Vistaril belongs to a class of drugs called
Antiemetic Agents
; Antihistamines, 1st Generation; Antihistamines, Piperazine Derivatives.
What class does hydroxyzine belong to?
Hydroxyzine is in a class of medications called
antihistamines
. It works by blocking the action of histamine a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
Does Vistaril cause birth defects?
You should not use hydroxyzine if you are pregnant, especially during the first or second trimester.
Hydroxyzine could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects
. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine.
How does Vistaril make you feel?
As an antihistamine, hydroxyzine blocks the effects of histamine in your body, which makes
you sleepy
. (Think about how you feel after taking Benadryl or Nyquil.) Serotonin is a chemical that affects your mood. Hydroxyzine’s unique effect on serotonin is likely why it’s the only antihistamine used for anxiety.
Is Category C safe for pregnancy?
Category C
Animal reproduction studies have
shown an adverse effect on the fetus
and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Which pregnancy category is the riskiest?
Category X
: Studies in animals or human beings have demonstrated fetal abnormalities, or there is evidence of fetal risk. The drug is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant.
Is Zyrtec a category B drug?
If a second generation agent has to be used then loratadine or cetirizine should be preferred as they have been widely studied for possible teratogenic effects and have been found to be nonteratogenic till date. Both these agents are
pregnancy category B agents
.
Who should not take Vistaril?
You should not use Vistaril if you are
allergic to hydroxyzine
, or if: you have long QT syndrome; you are allergic to cetirizine (Zyrtec) or levocetirizine (Xyzal); or. you are in the first trimester of pregnancy.
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.
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
.
Can hydroxyzine cause depression?
Hydroxyzine can cause CNS depression
, a term used to refer to the body’s nervous system slowing down. Taking other CNS depressants with hydroxyzine can increase your risk for serious side effects, like trouble breathing.
Which hydroxyzine is better for anxiety?
Hydroxyzine is available in two different salt forms, hydroxyzine hydrochloride (HCl) (commonly known as Atarax) and hydroxyzine pamoate (commonly known as
Vistaril
). It’s often believed that Atarax is better for treating itching and Vistaril is better for treating anxiety or difficulty sleeping.
Is hydroxyzine bad for your kidneys?
However, elderly patients are more likely to have unwanted side effects (such as confusion, drowsiness) and age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving hydroxyzine.
