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Atarax (Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Side effects reported with the administration of Atarax (hydroxyzine hydrochloride) are usually mild and transitory in nature.

Anticholinergic

Dry mouth.

Central Nervous System

Drowsiness is usually transitory and may disappear in a few days of continued therapy or upon reduction of the dose. Involuntary motor activity including rare instances of tremor and convulsions have been reported, usually with doses considerably higher than those recommended. Clinically significant respiratory depression has not been reported at recommended doses.



REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO ATARAX

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Atarax. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Atarax side effects / adverse reactions in 37 year old male

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-01-19

Patient: 37 year old male

Reactions: Jaundice

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atarax

Other drugs received by patient: Gaster; Domperidone; Mucosta



Possible Atarax side effects / adverse reactions in 59 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-01-19

Patient: 59 year old male

Reactions: Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Atarax
    Dosage: daily dose:25mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Atarax
    Dosage: daily dose:25mg

Rilutek
    Dosage: daily dose:50mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Other drugs received by patient: Mepronizine; Haloperidol



Possible Atarax side effects / adverse reactions in 84 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-01-19

Patient: 84 year old female

Reactions: Agranulocytosis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Atarax
    Dosage: daily dose:25mg
    Administration route: Oral

Atenolol
    Dosage: daily dose:12.5mg
    Administration route: Oral

Hyperium
    Dosage: daily dose:1mg
    Administration route: Oral

Plavix
    Dosage: text:1 df
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Ischaemic Stroke
    Start date: 2006-07-17
    End date: 2006-09-08



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2006-06-20

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