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Thursday, October, 15, 2009

Atarax Dosage

Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Medications

Medications


According to a major 2003 survey, about 20% of American older adults use some form of sleep aid, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs, or alcohol. Furthermore, 15% use such aids every night.

It should be stressed that only behavioral or psychologic techniques can actually cure insomnia, whereas prolonged use of sleeping pills can only result in dependency.

In general, the following precautions are important:

  • Start with non-prescription medication.
  • Drugs used specifically for i...
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Expert & Community Posts

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The Use and Misuse of Over the Counter Antihistamines and Decongestants
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...generation include Chlortrimeton, Benadryl, Tavist, Atarax and many others.• Second generation... Read more »

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New Dosage of Fosamax Plus D
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...patients out there, the FDA has just approved a new dosage of Fosamax that contains 70 mg of... Read more »

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Top 75 Migraine and Headache Questions, #30
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...Thank You Cheryel.Answer: Dear Cheryel; The maximum dosage of any medication is at least... Read more »

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Actonel twice a month
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...noticed that Actonel has just been approved in a new dosage to be taken just twice a month... Read more »

Health Guide

Urinary Tract Infection: Medications
...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 »
Hypothyroidism: Highlights
...have their thyroid levels checked at least once per trimester. They may need to have their medication dosage increased.Congenital HypothyroidismThe timing and dosage of levothyroxine (T4)... Read more »
Epilepsy: Highlights
...that women of child-bearing age use a different type of AED if possible, or use the lowest effective dosage.Lamotrigine (Lamictal) use during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Medications
...doctors. If current blood pressure drugs are causing uncomfortable side effects, the doctor may adjust dosages or combinations.Withdrawal from Anti-Hypertensive MedicationsPatients whose blood... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications
...delivers a 9-hour dose of methylphenidate.These drugs are available in short-acting and long-acting dosage forms. The short-acting forms need to be taken several times a day, including during... Read more »

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