Hydroxyzine

Hydroxyzine (Atarax) is an antihistamine used to treat itchiness and other allergy symptoms. It can also be used to help with mental tension, nervousness and anxiety. Hydroxyzine will also help control nausea and vomiting that is the result of motion sickness. Many individuals take this medication when they travel to help them remain calm and to help them with feeling good when they are in a moving mode of transportation. Hydroxyzine is also used sometimes to help reduce anxiety that is related to alcohol withdrawal. It is often given in a detox setting for such individuals.

Hydroxyzine is safe for adults and for children to take for motion sickness. It is offered in the form of a capsule and a liquid. The amount that a child will take depends on their weight. It is very important for any user of Hydroxyzine to only take the dose that was prescribed by their doctor. It shouldn’t be given to any child under the age of 10.

Hydroxyzine doesn’t always interact well with other types of medications. Therefore, it is very important to disclose to the doctor what other products you are taking. This includes herbal products and over the counter medications. Hydroxyzine should never be taken with alcoholic beverages.

Hydroxyzine should only be taken as needed. It works best if it is used up to 1 hour before being in a moving method of transportation. It is going to work more effectively than if you wait until symptoms of motion sickness are present. When Hydroxyzine is being used for alcohol withdrawal, it will need to be taken daily for a period up to 10 days for the detox to be completed.

There are various side effects that can be present with the use of Hydroxyzine. They include dry mouth, sore throat, dizziness, congestion in the chest, and headache. These symptoms are usually very mild. Any increased anxiety, trouble breathing, and or difficult with controlling muscle movements warrants immediate medical attention.