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HydroxyzineInfo
SummaryAn antihistamine drug commonly prescribed for anxiety, itchiness, nausea, and insomnia. Hydroxyzine has also been used to potentiate the analgesia of opioids as well as diminishing the negative effects of opioids, such as itchiness.
DoseOral Common: 25-100mg
Onset20-60 minutes.
Duration3-5 hours.
Aliasesvistaril
atarax
Categoriesdepressant
deliriant
After-effects1-8 hours.