A 35-year-old member asked:
What is the typical dosage of atarax (hydroxyzine)?
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Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 46 years experience
10-50 mg.: Atrax is usually used in 10 or 25 mg pills.Depending on how tired you get and what dose you need to suppress itching Atarax (hydroxyzine) can used from 10 mg up to 150 mg per day if necessary. It will make most people sleepy and is used at night.
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Dr. Jack Mutnickanswered
Allergy and Immunology 17 years experience
Atarax (hydroxyzine): It depends on what you are treating. Typical dosing is 25-100mg with a maximum daily dosage of 600mg/day. Please ask your doctor before using at doses above recommended.
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