Atarax (Hydroxyzine)

Usage

Atarax is used before and after general anesthesia to fight worry and angst in patients and has a calming effect. The medication can also be used to treat allergic reactions, such as hives, rash, itching, and other allergic dermatologic symptoms, to specific allergens like poison ivy. For further medical reasons, your physician or another healthcare professional may prescribe Atarax.

How to Take and Dosage

Patients should take Atarax in accordance with the dosage regimen that a physician has prescribed.
Atarax can be taken either alone or with food. Take the tablet and enough water in your mouth at the same time.
The entire tablet of Atarax is intended to be swallowed. Chewing the tablet before swallowing will not cause it to split into smaller pieces.

Do not deviate from your doctor's advised dosage regimen. Take the medication at the same time every day to prevent missing doses.

If you regularly take the tablets and forget to take them, take the missed dose of Atarax as soon as you remember it. If your scheduled dose is about to expire, take one dose of Atarax. Do not take two doses simultaneously to catch up on the dosing schedule.

If you need more advice about Atarax, don't hesitate to ask your doctor or any other medical professional.

Class of Drug and Mechanism

Atarax is a medication that blocks histamine. By impacting the patient's brain, the medication helps to alleviate feelings of worry and grief. Additionally, the medication can be used to alleviate allergy symptoms and stop vomiting brought on by mechanically induced nausea.

How to Keep the Medicine

Atarax is to be kept in a cool, dry location with a temperature range of 59 59 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 25 degrees Celsius). Refrain from giving the drug to household pets or youngsters.

Cautions and Warnings

Patients who are not supposed to use Atarax include those who have previously experienced an adverse reaction to any of the ingredients in Atarax, who are taking GHB-based medications at the moment, and pregnant women in the first trimester.

Should any of these apply to you, please speak with your physician or any other qualified healthcare provider.

Important: Using Atarax may make it difficult to carry out regular everyday tasks, such as driving. Don't use Atarax to perform jobs you don't feel comfortable doing.

Alcohol beverages and Atarax should not be combined. Additionally, use extra caution when using Atarax with other medications that compound the effects of sedatives and sleep aids. Consult your physician or other healthcare professional for more information on medications that make you drowsy.

Individuals over 65 may be more vulnerable to the medication's side effects.

It is not advised to use Atarax on infants. The manufacturer is unaware of any studies on its effects on newborns.

It is strictly forbidden for women to use Atarax if they are in the early stages of pregnancy.

Potential Negative Effects

Among the many adverse side effects of Atarax are severe allergic reactions and dermatologic symptoms, such as rashes and hives, itching, tightness in the chest and irregular breathing, swelling of the mucous tissues in the mouth cavity, involuntary movements, fatigue, dizziness, and a dry mouth feeling.

If any of the aforementioned side effects continue, take longer than a few hours to disappear, or start to annoy you, get in touch with your doctor right away.

FAQ

How addictive is Atarax?

Since Atarax does not cause tolerance or the same euphoric effects as some other anxiety drugs, it is not thought to be addictive. Nevertheless, it should still be used carefully and under a doctor's supervision to reduce the chance of dependence.

How soon does Atarax start to act?

When taken for anxiety, Atarax usually starts to act 30 to 60 minutes after consumption. On the other hand, the time an effect begins can differ based on personal metabolism and the amount of food in the stomach.

Can insomnia be treated with Atarax?

Indeed, Atarax is occasionally recommended off-label to treat sleeplessness, especially when worry or itching may be aggravating the condition. You must strictly adhere to your healthcare provider's directions regarding the dosage and length of use.

Does Atarax make you feel sleepy?

Indeed, because of the soothing nature of Atarax, fatigue is a frequent adverse effect. It's crucial to stay away from alertness-demanding activities like operating heavy machinery or driving until you better understand how Atarax affects you.