Hydroxyzine and Periorbital cellulitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Periorbital cellulitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Hydroxyzine (hydroxyzine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acyclovir, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Periorbital cellulitis 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 Periorbital cellulitis?

Periorbital cellulitis (inflammation and infection of the eyelid and the skin surrounding the eye) is found to be associated with 98 drugs and 344 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Periorbital cellulitis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

51,890 people reported to have side effects when taking Hydroxyzine.
Among them, 14 people (0.03%) have Periorbital cellulitis.

Could Hydroxyzine cause Periorbital cellulitis?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Hydroxyzine when they have Periorbital cellulitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Periorbital cellulitis when taking Hydroxyzine? *

female: 78.57 %
male: 21.43 %

What is the age of people who have Periorbital cellulitis when taking Hydroxyzine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Hydroxyzine? *

Acyclovir: 10 people, 71.43%
Zyrtec: 9 people, 64.29%
Roxicet: 9 people, 64.29%
Neurontin: 9 people, 64.29%
Carboplatin: 9 people, 64.29%
Biaxin: 9 people, 64.29%
Naprosyn: 9 people, 64.29%
Zometa: 9 people, 64.29%
Gemzar: 9 people, 64.29%
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate: 9 people, 64.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Periorbital cellulitis? *

Joint Pain: 12 people, 85.71%
Pain In Extremity: 11 people, 78.57%
Metastases To Pelvis (cancer spreads to pelvis): 9 people, 64.29%
Hypermetabolism (abnormal increase in the body's basal metabolic rate): 9 people, 64.29%
Metastases To Spine (cancer spreads to spine): 9 people, 64.29%
Emotional Distress: 9 people, 64.29%
Metastases To Lung (cancer spreads to lung): 9 people, 64.29%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 9 people, 64.29%
Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges): 9 people, 64.29%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 9 people, 64.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 7 people, 50.00%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 7 people, 50.00%
Pain: 3 people, 21.43%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 2 people, 14.29%
Viral Infection: 1 person, 7.14%
Haemostasis (stopping of bleeding): 1 person, 7.14%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 7.14%
Eye Swelling: 1 person, 7.14%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 1 person, 7.14%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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