SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index
  Find a Doctor      Articles      Encyclopedia   Blogs   Tickers    Search  Register    FAQ    Log in 

Atarax or Hydroxyzine

 The time now is 11/21/08 - 15:07
Post new topic Reply to topic
SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index -> Drugs & Medications -> Other Drugs
Search forums for:
  
Did you find posts in this topic useful?
Author Message
dlwalker1960
Newbie


Joined: 26 Mar 2006
Posts: 2


Report abuse
PostPosted: 03/26/06 - 11:04    Post subject: Atarax or Hydroxyzine Vote now! Reply with quote
Hello,

My son is autistic, and can be very aggressive at times. My doctor put him on Atarax or Hydroxyzine for anxiety. My question for you is, have you ever heard of an autistic teenager being on this medication, and if so does it really help?

Sincerely,
A Concerned Parent
Back to top
Did you find this post useful?
DanDan
Supporter


Joined: 27 Mar 2006
Posts: 208


Report abuse
PostPosted: 03/29/06 - 18:56    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote
The medication that the doctor prescribed your son is the antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of anxiety and tension. What you should know is that it is not intended for using it for more than 4 months!! You should contact your doctor occasionally and he will re-evaluate the prescription and adjust the dosage based on your response to the drug. I know that children over 6 should daily take 50-100 mg devided into a few smaller doses. If overdosed, it can cause excessive calm and the drop of the blood pressure. You should be very careful with the dosage and your son should take it exactly as prescribed, if he misses a dose he must not take two doses at once!
Back to top
Did you find this post useful?
Your Ad Here
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic Reply to topic
SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index -> Drugs & Medications -> Other Drugs All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 1 of 1

Related topics:
Atrax or Hydroxyzine used in autism
My Navigator
  • Unanswered posts
    		•


     



    Information provided on this site is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your physician or health care provider. Only your physician can provide relevant diagnosis, prescribe medications and/or put you on adequate therapies.

    Privacy Policy | Registration terms | Global Terms of Use | Copyright policy | Advertising policy | About us | Contact us


    Discussion boards licensed and powered by ZoneX v. 3.0
    Development supported by LifeForm Inc.


    All Rights Reserved by SteadyHealth.com ©2004-2008