Vistaril vs. Valium

Vistaril(hydroxyzinepamoate) andValium(diazepam) are used to treatanxiety．

Vistaril is also used together with other medications given foranesthesia．Vistaril may also be used tocontrolnauseaand vomiting, or to treat allergicskinreactions such ashivesorcontact dermatitis．

Valium is also used to treat seizures,musclespasms, and symptoms ofalcoholwithdrawal.

Vistaril and Valium belong to different drug classes. Vistaril is an antihistamine withanticholinergic(drying) andsedativeproperties and Valium is a benzodiazepine.

Side effectsof Vistaril and Valium that are similar includedizziness, drowsiness,blurred vision, anddry mouth．

Side effects of Vistaril that are different from Valium includestomachupset andheadache．

Side effects of Valium that are different from Vistaril includetiredfeeling, spinningsensation,fatigue,constipation, loss ofbalance,memoryproblems, restlessness, irritability, muscle weakness, nausea, drooling, slurred speech, double vision, skinrash,itching, or loss of interestinsex.

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

Valium may also interact withgrapefruitand grapefruit juice.

Do not stop using Valium suddenly, or you could have increased seizures or unpleasantwithdrawal symptoms．

Vistaril may cause serious side effects, including:

• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• blurred vision,
• drymouth,
• stomach upset,
• or headache.

Tell yourdoctorif you experience serious side effects of Vistaril including:

• restless muscle movements in your eyes,tongue,jaw, orneck,
• tremors (uncontrolled shaking),
• confusion,
• or seizures (convulsions).

Common side effects of Valium include:

• drowsiness,
• tired feeling,
• dizziness,
• spinning sensation,
• fatigue,
• constipation,
• ataxia(loss of balance),
• memory problems,
• restlessness,
• irritability,
• muscle weakness,
• nausea,
• drooling,
• dry mouth,
• slurred speech,
• blurred or double vision,
• skin rash,
• itching, or
• loss of interest in sex.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine pamoate) is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative properties used as a sedative to treat anxiety andtension．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.

Valium is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with thestressof everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. Valium may also be prescribed for the management of pain associated with muscle spasms.

Vistaril may interact with probenecid.

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).

Centrally Acting Agents

If Valium is to be combined with other centrally acting agents, careful consideration should be given to thepharmacologyof the agents employed particularly with compounds that may potentiate or be potentiated by the action of Valium, such as phenothiazines, antipsychotics, anxiolytics/sedatives, hypnotics, anticonvulsants, narcotic analgesics, anesthetics, sedativeantihistamines, narcotics,barbiturates, MAO inhibitors and otherantidepressants．

Alcohol

Concomitant use with alcohol is not recommended due to enhancement of the sedative effect.

Antacids

Diazepam peak concentrations are 30% lower whenantacidsare administered concurrently. However, there is no effect on the extent ofabsorption．低浓度峰值出现由于slower rate of absorption, with the time required to achieve peak concentrations on average 20 - 25 minutes greater in the presence of antacids. However, this difference was not statistically significant.

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．

Take Valium exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much Valium to take and when to take it.

Talk to your healthcare provider about slowly stopping Valium to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

如果你把太多的安定,打电话给你的医疗保健provider or go to the nearesthospitalemergency room right away.