Talk:Hydroxyzine

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Summary sheet: Hydroxyzine
Hydroxyzine
Chemical Nomenclature
Common names Vistaril, Atarax
Substitutive name Hydroxyzine
Systematic name 2-[2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy]ethanol
Class Membership
Psychoactive class Depressant
Chemical class Diphenylmethylpiperazine
Routes of Administration

WARNING: Always start with lower doses due to differences between individual body weight, tolerance, metabolism, and personal sensitivity. See responsible use section.



Oral
Dosage
Threshold 10 mg
Light 25 - 50 mg
Common 50 - 100 mg
Strong 100 - 150 mg
Heavy 150 mg +
Duration
Total 4 - 6 hours
Onset 15 - 30 minutes
Peak 2 - 4 hours
After effects 14 - 26 hours









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Hydroxyzine (also known as Atarax) is a depressant and deliriant substance of the cyclizine class. An antihistamine drug commonly prescribed for anxiety, itchiness, nausea, and insomnia. Hydroxyzine has also been used to potentiate the analgesia of opioids as well as diminishing the negative effects of opioids, such as itchiness.

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