Understanding Hydroxyzine

Medication Interactions

Patients must make a list of their medications. This list needs both prescription and over-the-counter medications! Supplements and vitamins also need to be on it. This list helps doctors make sure that their patients avoid medication interactions with hydroxyzine! Many medications that act as sedatives cause interactions. This includes benzodiazepines and opioids!

Other antihistamines, such as cetirizine, interact with this one as well, especially those marked 'drowsy.' Patients also need to avoid muscle relaxants! Many topical medications interact with hydroxyzine and increase side effects when they are used together. Thus, patients need to check all of their sprays, ointments, and creams with their doctor!