1. A prescription antihistamine medication used to treat anxiety, itching, and allergic reactions.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Often prescribed for short-term anxiety relief and as a sedative

Examples

• The doctor prescribed hydroxyzine to help manage her anxiety before the surgery.
• Hydroxyzine is commonly used to relieve itching caused by allergic reactions.
• Patients taking hydroxyzine should avoid driving until they know how the medication affects them.
• The antihistamine hydroxyzine can cause drowsiness as a side effect.
• Hydroxyzine is available under brand names such as Atarax and Vistaril.