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Atarax which contain Hydroxyzine reduces activity in the central nervous system. It also acts as an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing and runny nose, or hives on the skin.Hydroxyzine is used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension. It is also used together with other medications given for anesthesia. Hydroxyzine may also be used to control nausea and vomiting.
It is also used to treat allergic skin reactions such as hives or contact dermatitis.

Precautions:
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydroxyzine, or if you are pregnant.
To make sure you can safely take hydroxyzine, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
• epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• asthma, emphysema, or other breathing problem
• glaucoma
• heart disease or high blood pressure
• stomach ulcer, blockage in your stomach or intestines
• thyroid disorder
• enlarged prostate or problems with urination
• liver disease; or
• kidney disease

Drug ...
... interactions:
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any of the following medicines as they may interfere with Atarax or Atarax may increase the effects of these medicines:
• adrenaline or epinephrine
• barbiturates (for sleeping disorders and epilepsy)
• cimetidine (for ulcers and heartburn)
• antiemetics (drugs effective against vomiting and nausea)
• betahistine (used to treat a condition called Ménière’s disease)
• anaesthetics
• muscle relaxants
• opioids (medicines for relieving severe pain)
• anticholinergic medicines, these include some medicines used for irritable bowel syndrome, asthma or incontinence
• aminophylline (for breathing problems)
• some antibiotics (benzylpenicillin salts and chloramphenicol sodium succinate)
• the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin hydrochloride
• antidepressants, including monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (such as isocarboxazid or moclobemide), and tricyclics (such as amitriptyline)
• medicines to treat anxiety

Side effects:
• Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction such as;
• Swelling of the face, tongue or throat
• Difficulties in swallowing
• Hives and difficulties in breathing
• Severe skin reactions that can include blistering of the skin
• Tremor (shakiness) or convulsions (fits)
Other possible side effects of Atarax include:
• drowsiness, sedation, coma, slurred speech, slowing of thought processes and movements, involuntary movements, dizziness, faintness, headache, inability to concentrate, sleep disturbances, bitter taste in mouth
• confusion, hallucinations, disorientation, unusual mood changes
• blurred vision and difficulty in focussing
• faster or pounding heart beat
• low blood pressure, flushing
• dryness of the nose, mouth or throat, wheezing
• liver problems (symptoms include jaundice)
• difficulty or pain when passing water
• tiredness, general feeling of being unwell, fever, chills, muscle pain, chest tightness
• porphyria (a rare illness which affects the metabolism), anorexia
• blood disorders

Storage:
Store at room temperature. Protect from heat, light and moisture. Keep away from reach of children.

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