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A member asked:

I am now afraid to take hydroxyzine?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Discuss with your: Discuss with your doctor. They will help you understand why they prescribed it and what are the alternatives.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/11/2014

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Why?: It is a relatively safe drug with the major side effect being drowsiness. So why are you afraid to take it if indicated., .

Dr Phelan-adams agreed

Answered 6/12/2018

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I took 50mg of atarax (hydroxyzine) 11hours ago and have not slept a wink. I took my 10mg of citalopram 5hours ago. Is it safe to take 3.75mg of zopiclone now?

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I took zyrtec, over the counter around 5 pm& it is now 11:30 pm. I am prescribed Vistaril (hydroxyzine) by my dr for anxiety. Is it OK take now? I dnt want interact

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