Atarax is known to increase the results of any drugs that depress the central nervous system. If you currently take narcotics, non-narcotic analgesics or barbiturates in combination with this anxiety medication, their dosage should likely be reduced.
SIDE EFFECTS: Hydroxyzine can commonly cause sedation, tiredness, sleepiness, dizziness, disturbed coordination, drying and thickening of oral and other respiratory secretions, and stomach distress. Hydroxyzine may also cause confusion, nervousness, irritability, blurred vision, double vision, tremor, loss or appetite, or nausea. Hydroxyzine should be used with caution (if at all) in persons with narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate gland), hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and asthma.
This anxiety medicine shouldn't be taken during pregnancy or if you are allergic to it or if you have ever had a sensitivity to this drug or a corresponding medicine. You should always make sure that your doctor is aware of any complications to this medicine.
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