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A 22-year-old male asked:

Atarax (hydroxyzine) is effective for anxiety what is possible side effect of atarax?

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Dr. Marie Cavuoto Petrizzo
Allergy and Immunology 24 years experience
Atarax (hydroxyzine) : One of the most common side effects of Atarax (hydroxyzine) is sedation - become very sleepy. This can be dangerous if driving or operating machinery, etc. Sedation usually lessens or disappears with continued use. Dry mouth is another common side effect.
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