What Is Hydroxyzine?

Possible Medication Interactions

Hydroxyzine seems to have many possible medication interactions. As a result, patients may want to make a list of their current medications, supplements, and vitamins. Their doctor may be able to prevent these potential interactions with it. Of course, patients appear to benefit from understanding these interactions as well. This medication may interact with others that have a sedative effect. Two examples of medication classes that this can apply to seem to be opioids and benzodiazepines.

Patients may also see an interaction with muscle relaxants and other antihistamines. Thus, patients should consider checking the labels of allergy medications, such as levocetirizine, that they take. Those that may cause drowsiness appear to interact with hydroxyzine more often. Some topical medications can also trigger a reaction. Thus, patients may need to avoid creams, sprays, and ointments. Many of these possible medication interactions seem to increase the risk of side effects.