Atarax is an effective drug, which is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety. The drug is also used against itching and also given for sedation before and after anesthesia.
How Atarax works
An antihistamine, the medicine acts on the brain cells causing anxiety. The impact of anxiety is lowered because of this effect.
How to take Atarax
Atarax medicine can be used with food and also without food. However, people having stomach upset should take the drug with food only.
Once you have started using Atarax, confine to the dosages; never go for larger doses and do not use the medicine for more time unless it is recommended. Well, you should also complete the whole course or you do not get the benefits.
What about missed dose and overdose
Always maintain the right dose of Atarax medication. Take the medicine at the right time. But if an Atarax dose is not taken at the scheduled time, it can be taken before the next dose. But remember not to use the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Mixing two doses of Atarax medicine can only do more harm.
If there is a feeling that you have used more of the doses, better consult the physician at the earliest.
Discussing with the doctor
Medicines should not be used without the advise of the doctor. Once you consult the doctor for your health problems, give him an overall picture of all your conditions, including all the ailments and also the allergies that you have.
Frankly inform the doctor about glaucoma, asthma, urinary blockage, urinating difficulties, intestinal blockage, diseases of the blood and prostate. If you have any of these health problems, the doctor may either go for some special tests before prescribing Atarax or he may go for dose adjustments.
Atarax is not given to pregnant women during the first three months as it can harm the foetus. Though Atarax is not known to bring harm to the newborn, the doctors should have to be consulted before using Atarax if you are breast-feeding.
Well, elderly people should be cautious while using Atarax as these people are more prone to its side effects.
More information
Before the doctor goes for recommending Atarax, he should be aware of all the medicines (non-prescription drugs, prescription drugs, health supplements) that you are using as Atarax can interact with some drugs.
Sodium oxybate has to be avoided if you are taking Atarax. It is better to avoid alcohol as it can bring in many complications.
Once you have taken Atarax, never drive or do any hard work, as the medicine is known to cause light-headedness.
Atarax Side effects
Some of the mild side effects with Atarax are dry mouth and drowsiness. There is nothing to worry of the mild effects as they go after some time. But if you have come across any of these serious effects like itching, rashes, hives, chest tightness, breathing difficulty and swelling (mouth/lips/face/tongue), you should not delay in consulting the physician.
