I just found out i am pregnant. (i'm guessing 4-6 wk) and have been prescribed atarax (hydroxyzine) for contact dermatitis. i also suffer from anxiety. is it safe?

No solid answer.: We are always reluctant to rx anything in pregnancy because we do not want to expose the fetus to chemicals that are not totally necessary to your health.

Probably not: It is listed as a class c drug meaning it has caused problems in animal studies but no human studies have been done. The package insert says it should not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy. As with all drugs in pregnancy experience with the drug must be weighed and you need to ask your ob.