Atarax Side Effects

Generic name: hydroxyzine

Generic Name: Hydroxyzine

Please note - some side effects for Atarax may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Atarax - for the consumer

Atarax

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 when using Atarax:

Drowsiness; dry mouth.

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

Atarax Syrup

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 when using Atarax Syrup:

Drowsiness; dry mouth.

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

By body system

Nervous system side effects

Nervous system side effects have included moderate to slight drowsiness. This effect is usually transitory and may disappear with continued therapy or upon discontinuation of the agent. Headache, fatigue, depression, insomnia, sedation, and nervousness have also been reported with hydroxyzine. With higher than recommended doses of hydroxyzine, involuntary motor activity such as tremor and convulsions have been reported in rare instances.

Gastrointestinal side effects

Gastrointestinal side effects have included dry mouth (most common side effect), nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and increases in weight and appetite.

Respiratory side effects

Respiratory side effects have included the thickening of bronchial secretions. Rare occurrences of pharyngitis, bronchospasm, and epistaxis have also been reported.

Cardiovascular side effects

Cardiovascular side effects have included palpitations, hypotension, and edema.

Dermatologic side effects

Dermatologic side effects have included angioedema, photosensitivity, and rash.

Genitourinary side effects

Genitourinary side effects have included rare cases of urinary retention and prolonged penile erections.

Ocular side effects

Ocular side effects have included blurred vision.

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