Hydroxyzine
Aliases: vistaril, atarax
Categories
Summary
An 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.
Dose Information
Onset, Duration & After-effects
- Onset:
- 20-60 minutes
- Duration:
- 3-5 hours
- After-effects:
- 1-8 hours