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Both medications kick in quickly and share some common side effects, such as drowsiness and dry mouth
Finally, doctors also use hydroxyzine HCl as a sedative before medical procedures or following In adults: Following concerns of heart rhythm abnormalities, the safety and efficacy of hydroxyzine has been reviewed by the European Medicines Agency
For controlling anxiety and produce sleep before surgery: Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor
Because of its sedating effects, hydroxyzine is also used for anxiety, tension and as a mild sleeping aid
It takes about five half-lives for a medication dose to leave the body
For oral dosage forms (Vistaril® capsules or suspension): For anxiety and tension: Adults—50 to 100 milligrams (mg) 4 times a day
In a panic attack I took a whole bottle resulting in me taking 3x the maximum limit
Hydroxyzine can reduce itching and redness due to allergy skin tests for up to 4 days
It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body
Exposure to substances such as pollen, pet fur, house dust or insect bites can cause some people to produce an excess of a chemical called histamine
It’s most effective as a short-term solution for those experiencing acute insomnia that’s caused by a stressful life event, family matter, or personal life change
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse
Other uses include helping to decrease anxiety and nausea before/after surgery or during childbirth or
Hydroxyzine is a first-generation histamine H 1-receptor antagonist of the dephenylmethane and piperazine classes that exhibits sedative, anxiolytic, and antiemetic properties