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altcastle t1_irblefm wrote

Reply to comment by penicilling in Why do some antihistamines make you sleepy? by [deleted]

Are first generation better for anxiety? I was prescribed hydroxyzine 25mg for anxiety as needed and I take it sometimes to help me sleep.

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penicilling t1_irbni7d wrote

>Are first generation better for anxiety?

1st generation are often prescribed of anxiety or insomnia because of the sedating effect. Second generation antihistamines are much less sedating, and would likely not be suitable for these uses.

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Bertensgrad t1_irbtksg wrote

Hydroxyzine is first generation isn’t it ?

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altcastle t1_irbvgtv wrote

It is according to what I looked up right before asking. Which explains why it helps with anxiety and sleep somewhat.

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Bertensgrad t1_irc3dpb wrote

Yes first generation would be the only ones with a physical effect on anxiety

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