Also indexed as: Atarax®, Atazine®, Dovaril®,
Hypam®, Vistacot®, Vistaril®, Vistawin®
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching due to hives, eczema, and allergic reactions, as well as to treat anxiety and tension. It is in a class of drugs known as
antihistamines.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
| Depletion or interference |
None known
|
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
|
| Supportive interaction |
None known
|
| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known
|
| Adverse interaction |
None known
|
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds
Alcohol
Alcohol’s effects on human functioning may increase when it is consumed at the same time
as hydroxyzine. Therefore, alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking
hydroxyzine.1
References
1. Sifton DW, ed. Physicians Desk Reference. Montvale, NJ:
Medical Economics Company, Inc., 2000, 2324–5.
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