Pennsaid and Hydroxyzine drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium) and Hydroxyzine (hydroxyzine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include weight decreased among females and cerebrovascular accident among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Pennsaid and Hydroxyzine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 40 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pennsaid?

Pennsaid has active ingredients of diclofenac sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 2,849 Pennsaid users. Check the latest studies of Pennsaid.

What is Hydroxyzine?

Hydroxyzine has active ingredients of hydroxyzine hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 54,069 Hydroxyzine users. Check the latest studies of Hydroxyzine.



On Jul, 11, 2026

40 people who take Pennsaid and Hydroxyzine together, and have interactions are studied.

Pennsaid and Hydroxyzine drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Pennsaid and Hydroxyzine, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Weight decreased
  2. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
  3. Pain
  4. Pain in extremity
  5. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  6. Abdominal pain upper
  7. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  8. Blood pressure increased
  9. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  10. Drug effect decreased

male:

  1. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  2. Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection)
  3. Gastric cancer (stomach cancer)
  4. Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
  5. Septic shock (shock due to blood infection)

What are the common drug interactions of Pennsaid and Hydroxyzine, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Headache (pain in head)
  2. Oropharyngeal pain
  3. Rash
  4. Respiratory tract infection
  5. Sinus disorder (disease of sinus)

40-49:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Nephrogenic anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease)
  3. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)

50-59:

  1. Respiratory tract congestion (blockage on respiratory system)
  2. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
  3. Thyroxine free increased
  4. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
  5. Weight increased
  6. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  7. Headache (pain in head)
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  9. Pain
  10. Pain in extremity

60+:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  3. Dry throat
  4. Gastric cancer (stomach cancer)
  5. Influenza like illness
  6. Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
  7. Septic shock (shock due to blood infection)
  8. Tubulointerstitial nephritis (a form of nephritis affecting the interstitium of the kidneys surrounding the tubules)
  9. Back pain
  10. Death

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 11 people, 27.50%
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 22.50%
  3. Pain: 8 people, 20.00%
  4. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 17.50%
  5. Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 6 people, 15.00%
  6. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 5 people, 12.50%
  7. High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 12.50%
  8. Asthma: 5 people, 12.50%
  9. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 5 people, 12.50%
  10. Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 4 people, 10.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diclofenac sodium and hydroxyzine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Pennsaid and Hydroxyzine, respectively), and Pennsaid and Hydroxyzine (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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