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hannah_alvarez2026-04-17

I was prescribed Hydroxyzine 50mg/ml injection to help with anxiety before a minor surgery. The nurse said it would calm me down and help me sleep after the procedure. I'm a bit nervous about the potential side effects, especially the severe ones. Has anyone had a bad reaction to this medication? I want to be prepared for anything. Any personal experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated. It's nerve-wracking to think about the symptoms like difficulty controlling body movements or confusion, and I really hope I won't experience anything like that. What about you? Anyone gone through an allergic reaction from it? How did you handle it? I’d hate to have that at the hospital while they’re prepping me for surgery.

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frank_vargas4d ago

I had a bad reaction to Hydroxyzine once. I got a rash and started itching like crazy. The nurse said to report symptoms and it could be life-threatening. It was so uncomfortable!

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robert_stephens4d ago

I had Hydroxyzine before a surgery a few years back and it made me so drowsy, I slept through the whole recovery. No issues with it, but I can see how the drowsiness could be problematic for some people. Keep an eye on that.

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abigail_day4d ago

I had a friend who had a bad reaction with itching and swelling. He had to go to the ER. Not fun.

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linda_fernandez4d ago

I think the biggest issue is the drowsiness. I had to sleep a few hours after the shot, but it worked like magic for my anxiety.

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ethan_ferguson4d ago

Don’t worry too much. Just make sure you’re in a safe environment and aren’t driving or operating heavy machinery. The worst part of it for me was the dry mouth.

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eric_reyes4d ago

I had a burning sensation at the injection site and some swelling. I was scared that it could lead to surgery, but my doctor said that it was normal.

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randy_ramirez4d ago

I’ve never experienced any side effects. It’s worked great for me, I hate that it makes me so sleepy but that’s an easy trade off.