Description: Hydroxyzine is one of the antihistamines that have been
with us for years and it is still one of the most commonly
prescribed anti allergy drugs as it is still very efficient.
However, it can also be used in treatment of anxiety disorders,
as well as in anesthesia and sedation when needed.
What is Hydroxyzine? Hydroxyzine is a generic anti allergy drug and it is one
of the allergy drugs that have been used for the longest.
It has been on the market since the late 1950s and physicians
still prescribe it to people suffering from allergies. The
reason for this is that Hydroxyzine is still among the most
effective antihistamines on the market, which means that it
works by preventing histamine from causing the symptoms of
allergies, e.g. runny nose, itchy eyes, hives and sneezing.
Due to the fact that it holds certain anxiolytic, sedative
and hypnotic properties, Hydroxyzine is also used for other
purposes. For example, it can be used in treatment of anxiety,
in conjunction with more powerful sedatives when needed, and
also in anesthesia, as it is both a hypnotic and can also
help with nausea that might occur upon waking up of the patient.
Talking to your doctor about Hydroxyzine
When you are ordering drugs online, you can get medications
without prescriptions. However, it is still very important
to talk to your doctor about all medications that you intend
to order online, and Hydroxyzine is no different. It is important
to talk to your doctor, as they will be able to tell you if
you can safely take Hydroxyzine, judging by your medical history.
For example, the doses may need adjusting and you might be
told to undergo certain tests in case you wish to take Hydroxyzine
and you are suffering from any of the following medical conditions:
stomach or intestine blockage, thyroid disorder, stomach ulcers,
liver or kidney disease, enlarged prostate, glaucoma, heart
disease, breathing problems like asthma or emphysema, epilepsy,
high blood pressure or issues with urination. Also, if you
are breastfeeding or pregnant, you will not be able to take
Hydroxyzine as it can cause serious birth defects and other
adverse effects to the health of the baby.
How to take Hydroxyzine properly
In order to achieve the best results with Hydroxyzine, like
with any other medication, it is of utmost importance that
you take it as you were prescribed. This means that you should
not decide on your own how much of the medication to take
and when. The prescribed regimen will result in the best possible
effects to your health. It is possible you might feel drowsy
or that your reactions or thinking are impaired when taking
Hydroxyzine. If this should happen, you should wait for these
side effects to subside before you do anything that requires
your full alertness. Also, alcohol can enhance these side
effects which is why you should refrain from drinking any
while taking Hydroxyzine.
Interactions and side effects of Hydroxyzine
There is a number of drugs that might interact with Hydroxyzine
and these are mostly drugs and medications that are also known
to cause certain sedation. These medications include such
classes of drugs such as antidepressants, anxiolytics, sleeping
pills, cold medicines, other allergy medications, narcotic
painkillers, sedatives, muscle relaxants and seizure medications.
In fact, you would do best to run any new medications with
your doctor if you intend to combine them with Hydroxyzine.
The side effects that Hydroxyzine may cause are mostly mild
ones, like for example, drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness,
blurred vision and headaches. However, there are some more
serious side effects that are extremely rare, but which warrant
immediate consultations with your physician. These include:
confusion, convulsions, restless movements of certain muscles
and tremors. However, it is most likely that you are going
to experience no side effects at all when taking Hydroxyzine.
