Hydroxyzine (Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Side effects reported with the administration of 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 HYDROXYZINE

Possible Hydroxyzine side effects / adverse reactions in 30 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-02-06

Patient: 30 year old male

Reactions: Intentional Overdose, Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder, Completed Suicide, Suicide Attempt, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Sinus Tachycardia

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Paxil
    Dosage: 30mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2001-06-18
    End date: 2003-10-22

Paroxetine HCL
    Dosage: 30mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2003-10-22

Paxil
    Dosage: 20mg in the morning
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depressive Symptom
    Start date: 1996-07-01
    End date: 1998-05-01

Hydroxyzine
    Dosage: 600mg single dose
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2001-12-20
    End date: 2001-12-20

Alcohol
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Marijuana; Toprol-XL

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

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-03-02

Patient: 37 year old male

Reactions: Jaundice, Diarrhoea, Anaemia, Gastric Ulcer Haemorrhage, Liver Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Pepcid RPD
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastroenteritis
    Start date: 2006-11-21
    End date: 2006-11-26

Hydroxyzine
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastroenteritis
    Start date: 2006-11-21
    End date: 2006-11-26

Zopiclone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastroenteritis
    Start date: 2006-11-21
    End date: 2006-11-26

Domperidone
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastroenteritis
    Start date: 2006-11-21
    End date: 2006-11-26

Possible Hydroxyzine side effects / adverse reactions in 30 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-03-12

Patient: 30 year old male

Reactions: Intentional Overdose, Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder, Completed Suicide, Suicide Attempt, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Sinus Tachycardia

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Paxil
    Dosage: 30mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2001-06-18
    End date: 2003-10-22

Paroxetine HCL
    Dosage: 30mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2003-10-22

Paxil
    Dosage: 20mg in the morning
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depressive Symptom
    Start date: 1996-07-01
    End date: 1998-05-01

Hydroxyzine
    Dosage: 600mg single dose
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2001-12-20
    End date: 2001-12-20

Alcohol
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Marijuana; Toprol-XL