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Why Is Atarax Used?

Hi Its not me but a old lady. she s in and out in hospital. went into a coma about twice and is in hospital right now in icu. Docters don t know anymore but I found out that she is addicted to attalax or atarax. They even operate on her stomach and she is using the back for her stomic. What is this pills that she used and she drinks from 60 to 100 pills a day
Thu, 3 Aug 2023
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Hi,

Atarax is antiallergy drug. It causes drowsiness as a side effect. Taking it for a long time may get habit forming.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Why Is Atarax Used?

Hi, Atarax is antiallergy drug. It causes drowsiness as a side effect. Taking it for a long time may get habit forming. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician