Vistaril vs. Ambien

• Are Ambien and Vistaril the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Vistaril?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Ambien?
• What is Vistaril?
• What is Ambien?
• What Drugs Interact with Vistaril?
• What Drugs Interact with Ambien?
• How Should Vistaril Be Taken?
• How Should Ambien Be Taken?

Vistaril(hydroxyzinepamoate) andAmbien(zolpidem) are both sedatives.

Vistaril is an antihistamine withanticholinergic(drying) andsedativeproperties used as a sedative to treatanxietyandtension. Vistaril is also used together with other medications given foranesthesia. Vistaril may also be used tocontrolnauseaand vomiting, or to treat allergicskinreactions such ashivesorcontact dermatitis.

Ambien is a sedative/hypnotic used for treatinginsomnia.

Vistaril may cause seriousside effects, including:

• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• blurred vision,
• dry mouth,
• stomachupset,
• orheadache.

Tell yourdoctorif you experience serious side effects of Vistaril including:

• restlessmusclemovementsinyour eyes,tongue,jaw, orneck,
• tremors (uncontrolled shaking),
• confusion,
• 或癫痫(痉挛)。

Common side effects of Ambien include:

• Daytime drowsiness,
• Dizziness,
• Weakness,
• 头晕,
• "Drugged" feeling,
• Tiredness,
• Loss of coordination,
• Stuffy nose,
• Nasalirritation,
• Drymouth,
• Sore throat,
• Nausea,
• Constipation,
• Diarrhea,
• Stomach upset,
• Headache,
• Musclepain,
• Confusion,
• Insomnia,
• Euphoria,
• Ataxia(balanceproblems), and
• Visual changes.

Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Ambien including:

• memoryloss,
• 心理/情绪/行为变化(如新的或更糟ningdepression,abnormalthoughts, thoughts ofsuicide, hallucinations, confusion, agitation,aggressivebehavior, or anxiety).

Vistaril (hydroxyzine pamoate) is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative properties used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension. Vistaril is also used together with other medications given for anesthesia. Vistaril may also be used to control nausea and vomiting, or to treat allergic skin reactions such as hives or contactdermatitis. Vistaril is available ingenericform.

Ambien (zolpidem) is a sedative/hypnotic used for treating insomnia.

Vistaril may interact with probenecid.

Vistaril may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold orallergymedicine, sedatives,narcoticpain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety).

Ambien may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy or slow yourbreathing(such as cold medicines, pain medications, muscle relaxants, and medicines for depression, anxiety, or seizures) orantidepressants.

Ambien may also interact withalcohol, chlorpromazine, itraconazole,ketoconazole, orrifampin.

Insomnia symptoms may also return after you stop taking Ambien. These symptoms may seem to be worse than before you started taking Ambien.

The recommended dose of Vistaril for treating itch (pruritus) is 25mg, 3 or 4 times daily. For sedation, the recommended dose is 50 to 100 mg. The dose to treat anxiety and tension is 50 to 100 mg 4 times daily. Vistaril may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). Tell your doctor allprescriptionandover-the-countermedications and supplements you use. Vistaril is not recommended for use duringpregnancy. It could harm thefetus. Discussbirth controlwith your doctor. It is unknown if thismedicationpasses intobreast milkor if it could harm anursingbaby. Consult your doctor beforebreastfeeding.

The recommended adult dose of Ambien is 10 mg as conventional tablets or spray or 12.5 mg as extended-release tablets.