Everything You Know About Hydroxyzine

Hydroxyzine is a powerhouse. Men, it's a powerhouse you want on your side! It'll block histamine from causing so many allergy symptoms. They'll get so much better, men. So much better. A million times better! Your doc is going to pick the best dose for you, the very best. They'll teach you everything you need to know with this med! Yes, how often to take it too!

Men, this is one of the most common allergy meds out there. Doctors recommend this powerful prescription antihistamine a lot! Yes, you'll try OTC antihistamines first, before bringing in backup. Many, many men also take this one as a short-term anxiety medication. It's so great. So great. So great, it's even used as a sedative for surgery! But hold your horses, men. You've got to understand this med as an allergy treatment first!

How It Works

Men, you need this antihistamine! It's going to stop histamine from causing you problems. It will! This is a natural chemical, but with allergies, it's nasty. Disgusting. You don't want too much of it! Thankfully, you've got the power to kick these effects to the curb with hydroxyzine, men. It'll make sure histamine doesn't give you watery eyes or itchy skin. No allergy symptoms are a match for it! Of course, men, it obviously has sedating effects on your brain. Your doc will prescribe it for that, too!

Men, you've got so much choice with this one. You take it by mouth, obviously, but the form? That's all up to you! It comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid! You'll take this a few times every day, men. Your doc is going to give you the best instructions for you!

Uses

Men, you're going to love this med for your allergies! It'll make the severe itching disappear in no time. Win! This med is amazing for hives. Contact dermatitis too! Obviously, though, you're still going to need the power of allergy tests. You need more ways to treat and avoid allergic reactions! But remember, the reactions? They don't stand up to this soldier of a medication!

This isn't the only use for it, though! Many, many men find success taking hydroxyzine for some short-term anxiety relief. Now that's a win! This med is even used as a sedative for surgery. Men, your doc even uses it to help you get off anesthesia!

Side Effects

Men, your guard has be up on this med! It has many, many common side effects. Expect dry mouth, a mild skin rash, and even headaches! Older men are much more likely to deal with confusion and feel drowsy on this med. Itching and dehydration are common too. The good news? It's obvious! All of these effects fade in a few weeks! They're easily treated too. So easy! Men, all you've got to do for dehydration? Drink water!

Hold up, though. This med also has serious side effects, men! You're going to need the emergency room for severe fatigue and vomiting. An allergic reaction to this med needs that too! Watch for fainting, seizures, and a fast heartbeat too. When your headaches come with chest pain? Stop taking this med and call your doc!

Precautions

Men, talk about your allergies. Your doc needs to make sure this is the best allergy med for you! Talking about this is so, so important, men. Yes, especially if you've reacted to allergy meds before! Your doc needs lots of info from you, lots. Lots of info! So much info. They have to know if you're had high blood pressure or asthma. Your doc needs to know about liver, thyroid, stomach, and kidney problems too! Tell them about past seizures and problems peeing. This med changes lab tests, men. That's why you need to tell the nurse you're taking it!

Men, you've got to watch your heart rhythm too. Talk to your doc if you've had past heart problems. This med puts you at risk of QT prolongation if you have! That means facing a fast, fast heartbeat and fainting. You need the emergency room for both! You're also going to need to give up alcohol with this med. It'll just make you so, so drowsy. So drowsy! Men, you'll need to wait a bit before driving again because of that too.

Medication Interactions

Men, you know about all of the meds you take. Make sure your doc knows too! Hydroxyzine has many, many medication interactions. Yes, with prescriptions, OTC meds, vitamins, and supplements! Your doc knows what to do here. Men, they'll give you the power without the interactions! You should expect to avoid sedatives, including benzos and opioids. Men, you're going to avoid other antihistamines too, especially if they're the drowsy kind. That includes cetirizine! You don't want any of these to mess with hydroxyzine. Men, muscle relaxants cause interactions with this med too. Many, many topical meds increase your side effects with hydroxyzine. Tell your doc. They'll help!