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21 years
I usually take atarax 25 mg for insomnia does it has any side affects as he works as an anti hestamine ?
Aug 28, 2014

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
The main side effects are those that affect:
1- the central nervous system, including deep sleep, incoordination, sedation, blurred vision, and drowsiness/dizziness have been reported in children and adults, as well as others such as low blood pressure (hypotension), tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and headaches. This is why it is not advisable to take it during the day, and avoid driving or operating machinery.
2- the gastrointestinal tract: dry mouth and constipation
The most serious issue you need to be attentive to is that the parallel use of central nervous system depressants (drugs that decrease the activity of the central nervous system, such as analgesics and antidepressant or anti anxiety medications) will potentiate the effects of Atarax, and thus the use of such drugs concomitantly is not recommended, or the dose of Atarax must be reduced.
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