Question 1

what would happen if i took  hydroxyzine instead of hydralazine?

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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 2

what happens if i take hydroxyzine?

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

Question 3

please describe the medication: hydroxyzine?

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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

hydralazine side effects?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue, see below: Most side effects are rare, but of the ones that patients are more likely to experience with this med, fatigue/tiredness, diarrhea, and upset stomach are more common. It rarely, and i mean rarely, can cause symptoms similar to systemic lupus erythematosis (sle or lupus). This drug induced lupus is reversible when the med is stopped. I think Labetalol during pregnancy is a better option.

Question 5

can hydroxyzine cause night swaets?

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No: The most common side effect from Hydroxyzine is sedation.  I am not aware of night sweats being a side effect.

Question 6

can you overdose on hydroxyzine pam?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An overdose of Hydroxyzine can cause shortness of breath, dilated pupils, problems urinating, blurred vision, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, seizures, dizziness, delirium, coma, etc. If you are having any thoughts of taking an overdose you can call the national suicide prevention lifeline phone number 27/7 at 1-800-273-8255. Or have a friend, relative or 911 transport you to the nearest er.

Question 7

should you stop hydroxyzine cold turkey?

Accepted Answer

hydroxyzine: You can stop it without weaning, but you should consult with your doctor, for whatever reason you were taking it for may recur after stopping it.

Question 8

can hydroxyzine really help with anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Yes, very much so: Hydroxyzine can be very helpful for anxiety but it does take a while to get used to the sedative effect. That can take anywhere from a week or two but in the long haul it is very much worth it especially if you're dealing with generalized anxiety. Best wishes.

Question 9

do people test positive to hydroxyzine hcl 25?

Accepted Answer

What?: Do you mean a random drug test?  If you only find it if you ask for the assay.  It does not show up as an illegal substance in a routine screen.

Question 10

can hydroxyzine have any permanent side effects?

Accepted Answer

Safe: It is safe because the medication has been out in the market for a long while.  I didn't see any reports for permanent adverse effects or such.   Its side effects, such as drowsiness and dizziness, will mostly disappear after discontinuation.

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