Comparing Atarax vs Xyzal
| Atarax (hydroxyzine) | Xyzal (levocetirizine) |
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| Atarax (hydroxyzine) | Xyzal (levocetirizine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Anxiety, Allergic Urticaria, Nausea/Vomiting, Allergies, Pain, Pruritus, Sedation. Atarax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Urticaria, Allergies, Allergic Rhinitis. Xyzal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Atarax (hydroxyzine) | More about Xyzal (levocetirizine) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Atarax has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 145 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Xyzal has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 286 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Atarax side effects |
View all Xyzal side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other hydroxyzine brands include: Vistaril | Other levocetirizine brands include: Xyzal Allergy 24HR | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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7 hours |
8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 582 drugs are known to interact with Atarax:
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A total of 254 drugs are known to interact with Xyzal:
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| First Approval Date | ||
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April 12, 1956 |
May 25, 2007 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
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