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How long after taking a 50mg hydroxyzine can i start drinking? recently prescribed to me for anxiety but isn't doing the trick

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hydroxyzine: is a SEDATIVE ...(belonging to the anti-histamine family of medications) and IT DOES NOT "MIX" with alchol...If it is not helping ...stop it and wait at least 6-8 hours before using ethanol....then speak with your PCP about another anti-anxiety medication or a mental health referral....Hope this is helpful!! Dr Z

Answered 9/29/2018

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