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(tremor, convulsions) usually with doses considerably higher than those recommendedClinically significant respiratory depression has not been reported at recommended dosesPostmarketing side effects of hydroxyzine reported include:Allergic reactionsHeadacheHallucinationsItchingRashHivesThis document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.What Other Drugs Interact with Hydroxyzine ?If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.Severe interactions of hydroxyzine include:noneSerious interactions of hydroxyzine include:amiodaronecitalopramclozapinedroperidoleluxadolinefluoxetineiloperidoneisocarboxazidprocainamidequetiapinequinidinesodium oxybatesotaloltranylcypromineziprasidoneHydroxyzine has moderate interactions with at least 207 different drugs.Mild Interactions of hydroxyzine include:ashwagandhabrimonidineeucalyptusnettlesagesiberian ginsengThis information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions, concerns or for more information about this medicine. What Are Warnings and Precautions for Hydroxyzine ?WarningsThis medication contains hydroxyzineDo not take Vistaril if you are allergic to hydroxyzine or any ingredients contained in this drug.Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediatelyContraindicationsDocumented hypersensitivity or related product including cetirizine and levocetirizine and components of the formulationProlonged QT intervalSC, intra-arterial, or IV administrationEffects of Drug AbuseNo information providedShort-Term EffectsSee "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hydroxyzine ?"Long-Term EffectsSee "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hydroxyzine ?”CautionsNursing mothersMay cause CNS depression resulting in drowsiness; avoid driving or operating dangerous machineryMay cause over-sedation and confusion in elderly patients; start on lower doses and monitor closely; avoid useIntramuscular (IM) only for parenteral use; switch to oral as soon as possibleUse caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia, or respiratory disease (asthma or COPD)Hydroxyzine may rarely cause acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), a serious skin reaction characterized by fever and numerous small, superficial, non-follicular, sterile pustules, arising within large areas of edematous erythema; if signs or symptoms suggest AGEP, do not resume use of hydroxyzine and consider alternative therapy; avoid cetirizine or levocetirizine in patients who have experienced AGEP or other hypersensitivity reactions with hydroxyzine, due to risk of cross-sensitivityDrug interaction interviewCaution recommended during concomitant use of drugs known to prolong QT interval including Class 1A (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class III (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics, certain antipsychotics (e.g., ziprasidone, iloperidone, clozapine, quetiapine, chlorpromazine), certain antidepressants (e.g., citalopram, fluoxetine), certain antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin, erythromycin, clarithromycin, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin); and others (e.g., pentamidine, methadone, ondansetron, droperidol)Pregnancy and LactationHydroxyzine is considered to be contraindicated in early (1st trimester) pregnancy until more human pregnancy data available; limited experience in human pregnancy, either for drug itself or drugs in same class or with similar mechanisms
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