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Prescribed hydroxyzine as a sleep aid. i take 25mg every night. would i ever develop dependence/tolerance over the years?
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Unlikely: This is primarily an antihistamine and usually safe. Caution has been issued that it may have some adverse effects on the heart for some patients especially among those over 65. Its anticholinergic effect may potentially impact memory functioin as well. On the whole, the risk for these side effects are low.
Answered 10/7/2016
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