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Vistaril


Generic Name: Hydroxyzine Capsules and Tablets (hye-DROX-i-zeen)
Brand Name: Examples include Atarax and Vistaril

Vistaril is used for:

Treating anxiety, for sedation before and after general anesthesia, and to treat itching due to certain allergic conditions, including hives and contact dermatitis (eg, poison ivy). It also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Vistaril is an antihistamine. It works by affecting the brain to reduce anxiety. It also has other activities, including opening breathing tubes, relieving pain or allergy symptoms, and preventing or treating nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness.

Do NOT use Vistaril if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Vistaril
  • you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)
  • you are in your first 3 months of pregnancy

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Vistaril :

Some medical conditions may interact with Vistaril . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have asthma, glaucoma, difficulty urinating, urinary or intestinal blockage, a prostate disease, or a blood disease
  • if you drink alcoholic beverages

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Vistaril . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

  • Sodium oxybate (GHB) because side effects such as an increase in sleep duration and slowed breathing may occur

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Vistaril may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Vistaril :

Use Vistaril as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Take Vistaril by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
  • If you miss a dose of Vistaril and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for you next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Vistaril .

Important safety information:

  • Vistaril may cause drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Vistaril with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol or using medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Vistaril ; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
  • The effectiveness of Vistaril as anxiety treatment for longer than 4 months is not known.
  • Use Vistaril with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
  • Vistaril should not be used in NEWBORNS; safety and effectiveness in newborns have not been confirmed.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Vistaril if you are in your first 3 months of pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Vistaril is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Vistaril .

Possible side effects of Vistaril :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Drowsiness; dry mouth.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); involuntary movements.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include unusual drowsiness and dizziness.

Proper storage of Vistaril :

Store Vistaril at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Store away from heat, moisture, and light in a tightly closed container. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Vistaril out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Vistaril , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Vistaril is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Vistaril . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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