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Atarax

Atarax

8.6
A brand name medicine used to calm anxiety and prevent motion sickness
  • noun
  • /ˈætəˌræks/
  • Specialized
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  • After experiencing motion sickness on the boat, I took Atarax as suggested by my friend.

Examples

  • So, like I said, I went to the doctor yesterday and this is the plan: first, he put me on Atarax (which caused a horrid flare), so I'm not taking that again until I can talk to my urologist.

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  • The doctor prescribed Atarax to help manage my anxiety during stressful situations.

  • To alleviate my symptoms before flying, I used Atarax as a tranquilizer for my nerves.

Synonyms

Vistaril
vsAtarax
  • Specialized
1 9.3

A drug used to calm people, treat anxiety, stop itching, and help with motion sickness

is the other trade name for the same tranquilizing drug
hydroxyzine hydrochloride
vsAtarax
  • Specialized
6.8

A medicine that calms anxiety and prevents motion sickness

is a single trade name for that same chemical formulation
hydroxyzine
vsAtarax
  • Specialized
8.4

A medicine that reduces allergy symptoms, calms anxiety, and prevents motion sickness

is the trade name used specifically for anxiety and motion sickness

Surface Forms

Atarax singular
Ataraxes plural

Etymology

Atarax comes from the Greek word ataraxia, made of a- 'not' and taraxia 'trouble', so it means 'without trouble' or calm. So the name fits a medicine used to calm anxiety and prevent motion sickness.