Nov 10, 2018 · Hydroxyzine is generally used for treating histamine-mediated pruritus (i.e. itching) or pruritus due to allergic conditions. It also is used as an alternative treatment for anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety) as it has sedative and anxiolytic effects. Summary. Both Valium and hydroxyzine has CNS depressant effects.

Oct 5, 2017 · It is a histamine-1 antagonist medication that can be used to both stop itchiness due to histamine release as well as the anxiety that may come along with all of the itching. As hydroxyzine is also a first generation antihistamine, it too can make a person sleepy and is typically dosed 3 times daily.

Aug 11, 2018 · There are several interactions to be aware of between Buspar, Effexor and Hydroxyzine. Taking Buspar with Effexor increases the risk of a rare, but serious condition known as serotonin syndrome. Buspar with hydroxyzine can increase sedative effects. Hydroxyzine with Effexor can increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias.

Jul 1, 2007 · But take the Atarax (Hydroxyzine) about 10-15 minutes before you take the Vicodin. Hydroxyzine will potentiate the sedation, and will give a little boost of more euphoria as well. IMO, Hydroxyzine is hands down the best antihistamine out there and helps with sleep and anxiety as well with little to no habit forming properties. Hope this helps ...

Dec 12, 2018 · Hydroxyzine is fast-acting, with an onset of action between 15-30 minutes after taking a dose by mouth. The typical duration of action is 4 to 6 hours. Hydroxyzine is available by prescription as two different salt forms: Hydroxyzine …

Nov 17, 2010 · You might find hydroxyzine effective for weeks (minimum) before a significantly high dose is required for baseline effects, whereas for some people, the equivalent situation with benzos would be hours/days. Try not to use hydroxyzine daily and you shouldn't gain too much of a serious tolerance to it.

Jun 8, 2020 · Hydroxyzine is one or the other class depending on what it's prescribed for. Interestingly, hydroxyzine is metabolized into cetirizine, which is an anti-histamine but doesn't cross the blood brain barrier, and so is non-drowsy. But yeah, no reason you couldn't also use hydroxyzine for seasonal allergies, hives*, or swelling from bee stings.

Nov 2, 2016 · Hydroxyzine is not ototoxic medication and I can't find any proof for it. What's your logic behind calling drug ototoxic? Yes it can affect tinnitus, but it's different from ototoxicity. It can cause changes in tinnitus (good or bad) as well as other drugs. I've taken Atarax for 2 weeks with somewhat good results, tinnitus was slightly affected.

Mar 21, 2015 · Hi Rena, I know this thread may be a little old, but wanted to post the information I found on Hydroxyzine. Unfortunately, listed right in the description of side effects, tinnitus is called out and the drug is considered potentially ototoxic as a re

Jun 19, 2012 · Hydroxyzine has had varying reviews. IME, if you want to potentiate opiates, you can try taking some loperamide, like 4-6mg an hour before dosing. This was somewhat successful when I was on pods.