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Ive had reactions to benadryl abd phenegran that include high hr, full body shaking, high bp. is hydroxizine therefore bad for me to take for anxiety since it too is a 1st generatiin antihistamine? afraid to try due to bad reactions to other drugs.
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Likely similar react: It is good to see that you have done some basic research on your own. If there is no better alternative and hydroxyzine is the best option, consider starting with 5 mg and work up gradually on the dose and see if you can tolerate the desired dosage eventually.
Answered 10/21/2016
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Could be: Yes you are exactly right in your thought. Ask your doctor for another medication for anxiety. There are many
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