Talkiatry Medication Guide
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Commonly prescribed for:
- Anxiety
- Short-term anxiety or acute stress
- Insomnia related to anxiety
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- Blocks histamine receptors in the brain. Hydroxyzine reduces the activity of histamine, a chemical involved in wakefulness and alertness.
- Produces a calming, sedating effect. By quieting certain brain signals, it can help reduce feelings of anxiety and physical tension.
- Helps the body relax. This calming effect can make it easier to fall asleep or settle down during periods of heightened anxiety.
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- It works fairly quickly. Many people feel its calming effects within 30–60 minutes.
- It can make you sleepy. Drowsiness is one of the most common effects, which is why some people use it at night.
- It’s not habit-forming. Unlike medications such as benzodiazepines, hydroxyzine does not carry the same risk of dependence.
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Hydroxyzine is a commonly used medication for treating anxiety as needed because it is quick acting, non-habit forming and you can use it multiple times a day. We often use it at night due to its side effect of fatigue.
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