Can I drink taking Hydroxyz Pam?

Question

Hi Im 22 and taking Hydroxyz Pam for my nerves its 25mg... It says on the lable that it may cause drowsiness alcohol may intensity this effect. I took them at 4 and planning on drinking later tonight... about 8ish...

I would think it would be worn off by then. Its only 25mg?

Answer 1

Absolutely not.  Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine and the side effects of an antihistamine is drowsiness.  Taking two downers would absolutely make you very, very tired and dangerous on the road.

Answer 2

Anytime a medication or herb says may cause drowsiness, alcohol simply combines with the drug and makes the effect 10 fold. Not smart to combine alcohol because you dont know how you will react. Also if you are taking it for your nerves the alcohol will help in the short term but the next day when it wears off your anxiety or whatever will be much worse

Answer 3

Drinking while taking Hydroxyzine Pamoate is not recommended.  It can seriously increase drowsiness.