What side effects can one have after taking hydroxyzine?

Question

Would hydroxyzine cause vomiting and stomach cramping?And is there anything else you can do for anxiety?

Answer 1

Hydroxyzine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

dry mouth, nose, and throat
upset stomach
drowsiness
dizziness
chest congestion
headache
reddening of skin

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

difficulty breathing
muscle weakness
increased anxiety

Answer 2

: 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.


Some Treatments are:


COGNITIVE THERAPY

Cognitive therapy helps sufferers analyze and control thought patterns that produce anxiety. Negative and catastrophic thoughts are replaced by realistic, calming thoughts.

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BEHAVIOUR THERAPY

Behaviour therapy aids in the control of physical symptoms and maladaptive reactions. A primary tools is relaxation techniques used to interrupt the anxiety cycle. Gradual exposure to the anxiety provoking object or situation addresses avoidant behaviour.

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MEDICATION

The newer anti-depressant/anti-anxiety medications have become the first-line medication treatment for anxiety disorders. They are most effective when used in conjunction with cognitive behavioural therapy. Contact your physician for information.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I take BuSpar with no side effects noticed
AND ther is no addiction associated with it