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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Atarax  Atarax has 29 Side Effects total
5 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Atarax |
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| | Atarax is also known by the generic name Hydroxyzine Hcl
USES:
Hydroxyzine is used for the short-term treatment of nervousness and tension that may occur with certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., anxiety, dementia). It is also used to treat itching from allergies and other causes (e.g., reactions to certain drugs). It may also be used to help you feel calmer before/after surgery, or to help certain narcotic pain relievers (e.g., meperidine) work better.
Hydroxyzine belongs to a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (e.g., calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (e.g., acetylcholine, serotonin) or by acting directly on certain parts of the brain.
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Atarax has 5 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atarax Critical Seriousness - Extra Heartbeat - Extrasystoles is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atarax Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atarax Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atarax Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Atarax |
Atarax has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | An Increase in the Thickness of Lung Secretions - Thick Bronchial Secretions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atarax Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Atarax |
Atarax Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Atarax has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Atarax has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Atarax has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Atarax has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Atarax has 6 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Atarax.
Atarax Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Atarax.
Relative Contraindications
Bladder Outflow Obstruction - Blockage of Urinary Bladder is a contraindication of Atarax.
Chronic Idiopathic Constipation - Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement is a contraindication of Atarax.
Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Atarax.
Contraindication Warnings
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Atarax.
Open Angle Glaucoma - Wide-Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Atarax. |
Atarax has 6 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Hydroxyzine 10 Mg Tab
Hydroxyzine 10 Mg/5 Ml Syrup
Hydroxyzine 25 Mg Tab
Hydroxyzine 25 Mg/Ml Im
Hydroxyzine 50 Mg Tab
Hydroxyzine 50 Mg/Ml Im
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Atarax - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe/prolonged drowsiness.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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