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What is hydroxyzine used for?
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine medication that doctors use for a few different purposes, mainly related to allergies and anxiety. It can be prescribed to treat itching from allergic conditions and to help with short-term anxiety or tension [1].
What is hydroxyzine used for in allergies and itching?
Hydroxyzine helps relieve symptoms caused by histamine, such as itchy skin. It is commonly used for itching associated with allergic reactions and other allergy-related skin conditions [1].
How is hydroxyzine used for anxiety or “nerves”?
Because hydroxyzine has calming (sedating) effects, it may be used for short-term relief of anxiety or tension in some patients, often when drowsiness is acceptable or desired [1].
Does hydroxyzine treat nausea or something else?
Hydroxyzine is not primarily known as a nausea medicine. Its main labeled/typical uses are allergy-related symptoms (including itching) and anxiety/tension for short-term situations, depending on the specific prescription and patient factors [1].
How does it work?
Hydroxyzine blocks histamine receptors, which reduces allergy symptoms like itching. Its effect on the brain also contributes to its sedating/calm-down action that clinicians use for anxiety/tension in some cases [1].
Sources
[1] https://www.drugs.com/hydroxyzine.html