Atarax and Haemorrhagic stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Haemorrhagic stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Atarax (hydroxyzine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Crestor, and have Psoriasis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Haemorrhagic stroke when taking Atarax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22,841 people who have side effects when taking Atarax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Atarax?

Atarax has active ingredients of hydroxyzine hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 23,553 Atarax users. Check the latest studies of Atarax.

What is Haemorrhagic stroke?

Haemorrhagic stroke (stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain) is found to be associated with 729 drugs and 801 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Haemorrhagic stroke.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

22,841 people reported to have side effects when taking Atarax.
Among them, 20 people (0.09%) have Haemorrhagic stroke.

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Atarax when they have Haemorrhagic stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Haemorrhagic stroke when taking Atarax? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Haemorrhagic stroke when taking Atarax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Atarax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Haemorrhagic stroke? *

Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 20.00%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 3 people, 15.00%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 3 people, 15.00%
Cough: 2 people, 10.00%
Depressed Level Of Consciousness: 2 people, 10.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 10.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 10.00%
Drug Ineffective: 2 people, 10.00%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 2 people, 10.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 10.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 3 people, 15.00%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 2 people, 10.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 10.00%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 10.00%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 5.00%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 1 person, 5.00%
Pain: 1 person, 5.00%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 5.00%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 5.00%
Heart Attack: 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related 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 (the active ingredients of Atarax) and Atarax (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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