Hydroxyzine is a fast-acting prescription antihistamine commonly used to treat anxiety, allergies, nausea, and itching, with many people feeling its effects within 15 to 30 minutes. While its calming effects can last several hours, the medication remains in the body much longer and may cause lingering drowsiness the next day.
According to Dr. Jonathan Jennings, “Taking the lowest effective dose, staying well hydrated, giving yourself plenty of time to rest after dosing, and avoiding combining hydroxyzine with other sedating medications and drugs like alcohol can help prevent these symptoms.” These simple steps may help reduce the “hangover” effect some people experience after taking hydroxyzine. Read the full article here.
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