Why is Atarax (Hydroxyzine) prescribed?
Atarax (Hydroxyzine) is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative properties that is used to relieve the itching caused by allergies and to control the nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions, including motion sickness. Atarax is also used for anxiety and to treat the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Atarax acts by blocking the binding of histamine to receptors in the body and so preventing or relieving the typical symptoms of an allergic reaction. Atarax is used to relieve the itching caused by allergies and to control the nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions, including motion sickness. It also is used for anxiety and to treat the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Hydroxyzine is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. We are currently updating our information . We apologize for any inconvenience this may caused to you. Thank you for your choosing us to be your shopping with us.