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What is hydroxyzine prescribed for?

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Dr. Maliena Longley answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Usually itching: It is a first generation antihistamine so sedation is common, but it works well for allergy symptoms, itching, and hives.

Answered 4/2/2016

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Anxiety and Suicidal: In psychiatry it is used for anxiety and to decrease the urge to attempt self-harm or suicide.

Answered 9/11/2016

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