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Hydroxyzine

Also known as: vistaril, atarax

An antihistamine drug commonly prescribed for anxiety, itchiness, nausea, and insomnia. Hydroxyzine has also been used to potentiate the analgesia of opioids as well as diminishing the negative effects of opioids, such as itchiness.

Dosage

Oral

Common: 25-100mg

Duration

Onset: 20-60 minutes
Duration: 3-5 hours
After effects: 1-8 hours

Timeline

Onset
20-60 minutes
Peak
3-5 hours
After
1-8 hours
07h14h
Typical
Extended range