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Brand: Vistaril, Atarax
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itching, sneezing, and runny nose. Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergic skin reactions. It is also used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension. It can also be used pre-operatively or post-operatively to control nausea and vomiting.
Used to treat itching caused by allergic skin reactions, anxiety, tension, and nausea/vomiting.
Outcome:
Increased drowsiness and impaired coordination
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depressant effects
Outcome:
Increased anticholinergic effects
Mechanism:
Additive anticholinergic effects
Outcome:
Mildly increased sedation
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depressant effects
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release formulation for anxiety (2025, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and safety profile, hydroxyzine is predicted to maintain its current regulatory status with a 95% likelihood over the next 5 years.
Antihistamine, Anxiolytic
Piperazine derivative