Hydroxyzine and Chorea aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Chorea aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Hydroxyzine (hydroxyzine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Cephalexin, and have Impaired gastric emptying.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Chorea aggravated when taking Hydroxyzine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 51,890 people who have side effects when taking Hydroxyzine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Hydroxyzine?

Hydroxyzine has active ingredients of hydroxyzine hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 54,070 Hydroxyzine users. Check the latest studies of Hydroxyzine.

What is Chorea aggravated?

Chorea aggravated (increased involuntary movement) is found to be associated with 319 drugs and 125 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Chorea aggravated.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

51,890 people reported to have side effects when taking Hydroxyzine.
Among them, 12 people (0.02%) have Chorea aggravated.

Could Hydroxyzine cause Chorea aggravated?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Hydroxyzine when they have Chorea aggravated? *

What is the gender of people who have Chorea aggravated when taking Hydroxyzine? *

female: 63.64 %
male: 36.36 %

What is the age of people who have Chorea aggravated when taking Hydroxyzine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Hydroxyzine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Chorea aggravated? *

Extrapyramidal Disorder (involuntary muscle spasms in the face and neck): 6 people, 50.00%
Tardive Dyskinesia (a disorder that involves involuntary movements): 6 people, 50.00%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 5 people, 41.67%
Emotional Disorder: 5 people, 41.67%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 4 people, 33.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 25.00%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 25.00%
Burning Sensation: 3 people, 25.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Impaired Gastric Emptying: 3 people, 25.00%
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (a rare blood disorder characterized by clotting in small blood vessels of the body): 1 person, 8.33%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 8.33%
Pulmonary Congestion (congestion in the lungs): 1 person, 8.33%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 8.33%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
Diabetic Gastroparesis (paralysis of the muscles of the stomach caused by diabetes): 1 person, 8.33%
Dermatitis Allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction): 1 person, 8.33%
Cough: 1 person, 8.33%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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 Hydroxyzine) and Hydroxyzine (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.

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