Atarax

Atarax (Hydroxyzine) belongs to the piperazine class of H1 receptor antagonists and may particularly be administered as a mild tranquillizer in the field of dentistry, or before and after general anesthesia.

Furthermore, Atarax (Hydroxyzine) may also be described as a white, odorless powder and an antihistamine which readily dissolves in water.

Atarax (Hydroxyzine) may be used to treat and relieve one from anxiety and tension resulting from physical illnesses.

This medication may also be used to treat and relieve one from vomiting and an itching sensation caused by urticaria (nettle rash) and dermatitis (eczema).

Furthermore, Atarax (Hydroxyzine) may also be used to treat and relieve one from the symptoms of dementia, motion sickness and nausea.

This medication may also be used to treat and relieve one profuse secretion from the nose, eyes or throat.

You must take Atarax (Hydroxyzine) exactly as directed and refrain from taking this medication more, less or more often than prescribed by your health care professional. Do not suddenly discontinue this medication without prior confirmation from your health care professional. You must also be sure to consult your health care professional pertaining to the use of Atarax (Hydroxyzine) in children.

While on an ongoing course of Atarax (Hydroxyzine) if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

Sometimes, Atarax (Hydroxyzine) may cause the patient to experience insomnia, nervousness, dizziness or fatigue, a dry mouth, headaches, a mild stomach upset, palpitations, involuntary facial twitches, and pain or difficulty passing urine.

Furthermore, Atarax (Hydroxyzine) may cause the patient to experience slurred speech, disorientation, body tremors, unusual weakness, constipation, drowsiness, agitation, rashes, an itching sensation and body swellings.

Lastly, Atarax (Hydroxyzine) may cause the patient to experience troubled breathing, an increased appetite, early menstruation, weight gain, an increased sensitivity towards sunlight, increased sweating, a loss of appetite, ringing or buzzing in the ears, irritability and unusual bleeding or bruising.

If you are on an ongoing course of Atarax (Hydroxyzine) before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.

Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Atarax (Hydroxyzine) or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

Sometimes, Atarax (Hydroxyzine) interacts with various medications, such as Morphine, Oxycodone, Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Atropine, Epinephrine, Furazolidone, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid and Benztropine.

Furthermore, Atarax (Hydroxyzine) interacts with various medications, such as Amitriptyline, Carbamazepine, Diazepam, Codeine, Chlorpromazine, Selegiline, Alprazolam, Risperidone and Belladonna alkaloids.

Lastly, Atarax (Hydroxyzine) also interacts with Anticholinergics (medications for treating seizures), medications for colds, hay fever or other varied allergies, medications for mental depression or anxiety, pain killers, medications to curb insomnia, muscle relaxants and barbiturate medicines.

In case of an overdose of Atarax (Hydroxyzine), call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Your health care professional will order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed, to check your response to Atarax (Hydroxyzine), monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else take your Atarax (Hydroxyzine) and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Furthermore, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery, including dental surgery, or you conceive whilst on a course of Atarax (Hydroxyzine) inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive. It is still unknown whether Atarax (Hydroxyzine) passes into breast milk or not.

It is important that you do not take a double dose of Atarax (Hydroxyzine) to make up for a missed one unless you have consulted your health care professional.

You must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Atarax (Hydroxyzine) for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.

Store Atarax (Hydroxyzine) in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.
Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Atarax (Hydroxyzine) medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. You must speak with your pharmacist or health care professional about the proper disposal of this medication.

It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Atarax (Hydroxyzine), they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of, or are currently suffering from, formation of ulcers within the intestines, epilepsy, chronic obstructive lung disease, glaucoma, heart complications, diabetes or kidney complications.

Furthermore, it is also important for the patient to know that before consuming Atarax (Hydroxyzine), they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of, or are currently suffering from, pain or difficulty during passing of urine, prostate trouble, liver complications, hyperthyroidism, other varied stomach or chronic complications, asthma or high blood pressure.