Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Hydroxyzine as follows: Do not take Hydroxyzine, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Hydroxyzine. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. Also, observe caution with using hydroxyzine, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of cetirizine, as it is a product of hydroxyzine metabolism. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Hydroxyzine as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Hydroxyzine carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure. Hypotension, secondary to hydroxyzine intake, can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus increasing the risk for fall and accidents. Hydroxyzine also may aggravate some underlying cardiac arrhythmias leading to severe debility and death. Individuals can present with signs and symptoms of cardiac arrhythmias, such as, episodes of chest pain, rapid heart [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Hydroxyzine as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Hydroxyzine use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with hydroxyzine, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Hydroxyzine as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the time prescribed, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Hydroxyzine is usually prescribed as a short-term treatment for anxiety, motion sickness, and allergies. Hydroxyzine use can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. [...]