Hydroxyzine is a sedating antihistamine that can be used short-term to treat anxiety and trouble sleeping, but is not meant for long-term use. Medicines typically used first-line for the treatment of anxiety are the antidepressants like the SSRIs or SNRIs (for example: paroxetine, sertraline,...
Uses for hydroxyzineHydroxyzine injection is used to used to help control anxiety and tension caused by dental, nervous, and emotional conditions. It can also be used to help control anxiety and produce sleep before and after surgery. This medicine is also used to relieve symptoms of an ...
Avail- able at: http://www.psychiatrist.com/private/supplenet/v62s11/ v62s1108.pdf (accessed 15/08/08) Preparations USP 31: Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Injection; Hydroxyzine Hydrochlo- ride Syrup; Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Tablets; Hydroxyzine Pamoate Capsules; Hydroxyzine Pamoate Oral Suspension. ...