What is Hydroxyzine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: HydroxyzineBrand:
Hydroxyzine is a generic drug in two preparations, pamoate and hydrochloride salts, used to relieve itching caused by allergies and to control the nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions, including motion sickness; also used for anxiety and to treat the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
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How do members experience Hydroxyzine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 578 | 247 | |
| Interstitial cystitis | 223 | 18 | |
| Itching | 215 | 77 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 93 | 40 | |
| Insomnia | 69 | 55 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Drowsiness | 64 | |
| Sleepiness | 33 | |
| Dry mouth | 16 | |
| Fatigue | 9 | |
| Tiredness | 9 | |
| Dizziness | 7 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 35 | |
| Moderate | 78 | |
| Mild | 117 | |
| None | 257 |
Member evaluations
Nomy
evaluated on Jul 02, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for itching: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
rodolptte24
evaluated on Mar 23, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Slight
- Side effects: None
Mazin Z
evaluated on Apr 12, 1996
- Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Major
- Side effects: Severe
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