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Hydroxyzine overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Atarax overdose; Vistaril overdose

Definition of Hydroxyzine overdose:

Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine used to treat symptoms of allergies and motion sickness.

Hydroxyzine overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Hydroxyzine, a prescription medication.

Where Found:

  • Atarax
  • Durrax
  • Rezine
  • Vistaril
  • Ucerax
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
  • Reviewed last on: 1/20/2008
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.