Question 1

does hydroxyzine hcl boost the opiate drug effect?

Accepted Answer

Apparently, yes.: Hydroxyzine is used with opioid analgesics to increase their pain-killing ability of a given dose of opioid, and lower the quantity needed to stop a given level of pain, and/or stop some side effects of opioids like itching, nausea, and vomiting.

Question 2

what happens if i take hydroxyzine?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine: Hydroxyzine is a sedating antihistamine that decreases pruritus (itch) and may cause drowsiness.

Question 3

please describe the medication: hydroxyzine?

Accepted Answer

A first generation: It is first generation antihistamine. It can cause significant drowsiness , and antichiolinergic effects (can cause problems with an enlarged prostate). It was the favorite antihistamine by many specialists for itching and swelling. A break down product of Hydroxyzine is Cetirizine (brand name zyrtec) is now frequently used less side effects.

Question 4

what would happen if i took  hydroxyzine instead of hydralazine?

Accepted Answer

Hydralazine: Skipping blood pressure medication can result in headache & other symptoms of elevated pressure. Hydroxyzine or Atarax or vistaril (hydroxyzine) are antihistamines & temporarily cause sedation.

Question 5

is atarax (hydroxyzine) effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Atarax (hydroxyzine) is an antihistamine that is effective.

Question 6

is hydroxyzine effective for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Hydroxyzine is modestly helpful for anxiety.  However one of the ssri meds (liek zoloft (sertraline) or lexapro) has more longterm benefit and safety.

Question 7

what is atarax (hydroxyzine) used for?

Accepted Answer

Myriad uses: For allergic noses & eyes - Atarax (hydroxyzine) treats symptoms of itching, sniffing, sneezing, & dripping. Its not very good for stuffy nose. Atarax helps make hives go away. If you take it everyday it will help keep them from breaking out. Atarax is also an excellent medication if you have imsomnia. It makes you sleepy & you fall asleep. When Atarax is absorbed your body converts into zyrtec!

Question 8

is vistaril (hydroxyzine) habit forming?

Accepted Answer

Not really: I've seen some folks have a psychological dependance using vistaril (hydroxyzine) as a sleep aid, but there is no physical dependence.

Question 9

how often csn i take atarax (hydroxyzine)?

Accepted Answer

Call Physician: This is  aprescription medicine and the prescribing physician should have given insgtructions on dosing. In general, this medicine should be dosed every 4-6hours.

Question 10

is hydrocodone is the same as hydroxyzine?

Accepted Answer

No: These are completely different drugs.

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