Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Atarax


Atarax
Generic name: Hydroxyzine
Hydroxyzine tablets or capsules
What are hydroxyzine tablets or capsules?
HYDROXYZINE (Vistaril®) is an antihistamine. This drug relieves itching and allergic skin reactions; may relieve emotional conditions that result in anxiety and tension; reduces nausea and vomiting; helps make you sleep before surgery or at bedtime, and may help with pain relief after surgery.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
asthma or chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)
glaucoma
heart disease
kidney disease
liver disease
pain or difficulty passing urine
prostate trouble
other chronic illness
ulcers or other stomach problems
an unusual or allergic reaction to hydroxyzine, cetirizine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

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