Atarax (generic name: hydroxyzine; brand names include: Alamon, Aterax, Durrax, Tran-Q, Orgatrax, Quiess, Vistaril, Tranquizine) is an antihistamine medication.

It is primarily used for the treatment of itches and irritations, as an antiemetic for the reduction of nausea, as a weak analgesic by itself and as an opioid potentiator, and as an anxiolytic for the treatment of anxiety.

Atarax is fast-acting, with an onset of effect that occurs between 15 and 60 minutes and a duration of action between 4-6 hours.

Antihistamine medications such as Atarax are being studied for the treatment of long COVID.

Recommendations

Follow the directions for taking this medicine provided by your doctor. Take Atarax exactly as directed.

The usual dosage for adults on Atarax for anxiety is 50 mg to 100 mg four times per day.

Precautions

Tell your doctor before taking Atarax, if:

you have liver, kidney, prostate or stomach problems;
you have epilepsy, porphyria (a blood disorder) or glaucoma;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: hydroxyzine.