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Atarax
® (
hydroxyzine hydrochloride) is a prescription medication used for a wide variety of different purposes. It can be used as a sedative before or after general anesthesia and is also approved to treat
anxiety and relieve itching.
This medicine works by blocking histamine and acetylcholine receptors, affecting certain parts of the brain, and relaxing skeletal muscles. Atarax comes in several forms and strengths, and is currently only available in generic form.
(Click Atarax to learn about the effects, dosing guidelines, warnings, and potential side effects of this medication. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)