Understanding Hydroxyzine

Precautions

Patients need to talk to their doctor about their allergies before taking this medication. This is even more important if any of them are connected to other allergy medications! Doctors also need to know about any history of asthma, high blood pressure, and high eye pressure. Stomach, kidney, thyroid, and liver issues are vital pieces of information too! Patients must also tell their doctor if they have had seizures before or any problems urinating. This medication also affects the results of skin tests for allergies and other lab tests. Doctors need to know when patients take it so they take the effects into account!

This medication has also caused QT prolongation. This condition affects an individual's heart rhythm! The results of this condition include fainting and rapid heartbeats. Both require emergency medical assistance! Patients with a history of heart problems or heart failure are at a higher risk for this condition when they take this medication! It is also vital to avoid drinking alcohol while on this medication. Doing so increases drowsiness! The drowsiness is also why patients must not drive until they adjust to this medication.

Continue reading to reveal the medication interactions next.