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PATIENT’S NAME:
MEDICATION: hydroxyzine hydrochloride (brand names are Apo-Hydroxyzine, Atarax, and NovoHydroxyzin); hydroxyzine pamoate (brand name is Vistaril).
WHAT IT'S USED FOR: Hydroxyzine is used to treat anxiety, nausea and vomiting, and itching.
HOW TO TAKE IT
§ Take drug with food if it causes stomach upset.
§ Shake suspension well before using.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS!
§ Before taking this drug, tell your prescriber if you have liver disease.
§ Contact your prescriber if you experience wheezing, muscle spasms, or incoordination.
§ Avoid driving and other potentially hazardous activities until you know how the drug affects your
concentration and alertness.
§ Notify your prescriber if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
SIDE EFFECTS
This drug may cause drowsiness, agitation, dizziness, headache, weakness, staggering when walking,
nausea, constipation, dry mouth, bitter taste, urinary retention, wheezing, flushing, or hypersensitivity
reactions. Notify your prescriber of all serious or bothersome symptoms.
INTERACTIONS
§ Hydroxyzine may interact with anticholinergics, antidepressants, phenothiazines, quinidine, opioids,
sedatives, other central nervous system depressants, and other antihistamines. Tell all prescribers
that you are taking it.
§ Don’t take herbs without consulting your prescriber.
§ Avoid alcohol while taking this drug.
STORAGE
§ Store drug at a controlled room temperature.
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