Vistaril and Plaquenil drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Vistaril (hydroxyzine hydrochloride) and Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine sulfate). Common drug interactions include blood parathyroid hormone increased among females and depression among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Vistaril and Plaquenil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 75 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Vistaril?
Vistaril has active ingredients of hydroxyzine hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 9,565 Vistaril users. Check the latest studies of Vistaril.
What is Plaquenil?
Plaquenil has active ingredients of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. It is often used in systemic lupus erythematosus. eHealthMe is studying from 91,018 Plaquenil users. Check the latest studies of Plaquenil.
75 people who take Vistaril and Plaquenil together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Vistaril and Plaquenil, by gender? *:
female:
- Blood parathyroid hormone increased
- Cardiomegaly (increased size of heart than normal)
- Cough
- Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (own immune system attacks various cells causing a wide variety of signs and symptoms)
- Depression
- Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement)
- Erythema (redness of the skin)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Gastroenteritis viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection)
- Homicidal ideation (thoughts about human killing another human)
male:
- Depression
- Drug abuser
- Pyrexia (fever)
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
- Chest pain
- Diarrhoea
- Drug addiction
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Laceration (tearing of soft body tissue)
What are the common drug interactions of Vistaril and Plaquenil, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Myalgia (muscle pain)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Activities of daily living impaired
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Back pain
- Bedridden
- 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)
- Cholecystitis chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder)
- Decreased interest
- Depression
30-39:
- Ankylosing spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine)
- Drug ineffective
- Headache (pain in head)
- Immune system disorder
- Oropharyngeal pain
- Pain
- Rash
- Respiratory tract infection
- Restlessness (not able to rest)
- Sinus disorder (disease of sinus)
40-49:
- Drug ineffective
- Pain
- Depression
- Drug abuser
- Drug dependence
- Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
- Synovitis (inflammation of the synovial membrane)
- Back injury
- Chest pain
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
50-59:
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Neurosarcoidosis (a condition of unknown cause featuring a collection of immune cells in various tissues, involving the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord))
- Oral disorder (mouth disease)
- Oral mucosal blistering (mouth ulcer)
- Oral pain
- Oral surgery
- Osteonecrosis (death of bone)
- Oxygen saturation decreased
- Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas)
- Postoperative wound infection
60+:
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Cardiac arrest
- Pneumonia aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree)
- Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Bedridden
- Bone cyst
- Brain oedema (excess accumulation of fluid in the intracellular or extracellular spaces of the brain)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 27 people, 36.00%
- Pain: 13 people, 17.33%
- Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 13 people, 17.33%
- Respiratory Disorder (respiratory disease): 8 people, 10.67%
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 7 people, 9.33%
- Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 6 people, 8.00%
- Depression: 6 people, 8.00%
- Itching: 6 people, 8.00%
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 5 people, 6.67%
- Thyroid Diseases: 5 people, 6.67%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Plaquenil:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Vistaril and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Ate? ?, Arikan MF, Kaplan M, Altay M, "Hydroxyzine induced pancytopenia and petechial rashes: a rare complication", Journal Of Contemporary Medicine, 2017 Jan .
- Ate? ?, Arikan MF, Kaplan M, Altay M, "Hydroxyzine induced pancytopenia and petechial rashes: a rare complication", Journal Of Contemporary Medicine, 2017 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydroxyzine hydrochloride and hydroxychloroquine sulfate (the active ingredients of Vistaril and Plaquenil, respectively), and Vistaril and Plaquenil (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.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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