Special Information on Hydroxyzine

Most Important Fact about Hydroxyzine
Avoid alcohol and any other drug that causes a central nervous system effect where the effects combined with Hydroxyzine may be additive.

Hydroxyzine precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The safety of Hydroxyzine during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not established. Hydroxyzine is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding because they can cause stimulation or seizures in newborns. Consult your doctor for further advice.

Special warnings about Hydroxyzine
Before you have any skin tests for allergies, tell the doctor in charge that you are taking Hydroxyzine . The results of the test may be affected by Hydroxyzine .

When taking Hydroxyzine on a regular basis, make sure your doctor knows if you are taking large amounts of aspirin at the same time (as for arthritis or rheumatism).

Hydroxyzine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are using Hydroxyzine.

Hydroxyzine may cause some people to become drowsy or less alert than they are normally. Even if taken at bedtime, it may cause some people to feel drowsy or less alert on arising. Some antihistamines are more likely to cause drowsiness than others. Make sure you know how you react to Hydroxyzine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Hydroxyzine may cause dryness of the mouth, nose, and throat. For temporary relief of mouth dryness, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.

Why Hydroxyzine should not be prescribed ?
Do not take Hydroxyzine in early pregnancy or if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to it. Your doctor should me made aware of any drug reaction you have ever experienced.