Vistaril and Hiatal hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hiatal hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Vistaril (hydroxyzine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Constipation.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hiatal hernia when taking Vistaril. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,641 people who have side effects when taking Vistaril 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 Hiatal hernia?

Hiatal hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm) is found to be associated with 1,304 drugs and 1,564 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hiatal hernia.

On Jul, 15, 2026

8,641 people reported to have side effects when taking Vistaril.
Among them, 34 people (0.39%) have Hiatal hernia.

Among these 34 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Vistaril? *

female: 35.29 %
male: 64.71 %

What is the age of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Vistaril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vistaril? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hiatal hernia? *

Back Pain: 21 people, 61.76%
Pain: 21 people, 61.76%
Weakness: 20 people, 58.82%
Injury: 19 people, 55.88%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 19 people, 55.88%
Depression: 19 people, 55.88%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 18 people, 52.94%
Joint Pain: 18 people, 52.94%
Nausea And Vomiting: 17 people, 50.00%
Dental Caries: 17 people, 50.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Constipation: 11 people, 32.35%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 5 people, 14.71%
Depression: 4 people, 11.76%
Pain: 4 people, 11.76%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 11.76%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 8.82%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 8.82%
Breast Cancer: 2 people, 5.88%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 5.88%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 2.94%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Hiatal hernia:

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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 Vistaril) and Vistaril (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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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