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Hydroxyzine

Health Encyclopedia: Hydroxyzine Overdose

Definition

This is poisoning from an overdose of hydroxyzine,an antihistamine used to treat symptoms of allergies and motion sickness.


Alternative Names

Atarax overdose; Vistariloverdose


Poisonous Ingredient

Hydroxyzine, a prescription medication.


Where Found
  • Atarax
  • Durrax
  • Rezine
  • Vistaril
  • Ucerax
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Preventing Migraines triggered by weather changes and flying?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...Topamax and verapamil as preventatives.  I take hydroxyzine (Vistaril) and Midrin for pain as... Read more »

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Backed-Up and Barfing
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...Benadryl can calm the stomach and relieve the vomiting. Hydroxyzine is the most commonly... Read more »

Health Guide

Hydroxyzine overdose
Atarax overdose; Vistariloverdose Symptoms Eyes, ears, nose, throat, and mouth Blurred vision Dry mouth, nose, and throat Heart and... Read more »
Hydroxyzine overdose
Atarax overdose; Vistariloverdose Home Treatment Before Calling Emergency Determine the following information: Patient's age, weight, and... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
...indicated only for allergies, such as chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), or hydroxyzine (Atarax or Vistaril) may also be used as mild sleep-inducers.Unfortunately, most... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Medications
...of medications to help interstitial cystitis symptoms. These drugs include antihistamines, such as hydroxyzine (Atarax), and low doses of the tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline (Elavil). Drugs... Read more »
Drugs that may cause impotence
... Antihistamine medications: Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) Meclizine (Antivert) Promethazine (Phenergan) ... Read more »

Medications

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...... relievers (e.g., meperidine) work better. Hydroxyzine belongs to a class of... Read more »

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Hydroxyzine is used for the short-term treatment of nervousness and tension that may occur with... Read more »

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Hydroxyzine is used for the short-term treatment of nervousness and tension that may occur with... Read more »

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Hydroxyzine is used for the short-term treatment of nervousness and tension that may occur with... Read more »

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...belladonna alkaloids/scopolamine, antihistamines such as hydroxyzine, phenothiazines such as ... Read more »