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Vistaril

Vistaril

1 9.3
A drug used to calm people, treat anxiety, stop itching, and help with motion sickness
  • noun
  • /ˈvɪstəˌrɪl/
  • Specialized
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  • Some patients find Vistaril effective for relieving itching caused by allergies.

Examples

  • The pharmacist explained the possible side effects of taking Vistaril for motion sickness.

  • I was prescribed Vistaril for my anxiety.

  • My doctor prescribed Vistaril to help control my anxiety symptoms.

  • Many doctors recommend Vistaril for motion sickness.

  • The doctor prescribed Vistaril to help manage her anxiety during the flight.

  • For her symptoms of motion sickness, the nurse recommended taking Vistaril before traveling.

  • He felt more relaxed after taking Vistaril as suggested by his healthcare provider.

Synonyms

hydroxyzine hydrochloride
vsVistaril
  • Specialized
6.8

A medicine that calms anxiety and prevents motion sickness

is the trade name rather than the chemical form
Atarax
vsVistaril
  • Specialized
8.6

A brand name medicine used to calm anxiety and prevent motion sickness

is another brand name for the same drug
hydroxyzine
vsVistaril
  • Specialized
8.4

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

is the brand name focusing on anxiety and motion sickness only

Surface Forms

Vistaril singular
Vistarils plural

Etymology

Vistaril is a brand name for the drug hydroxyzine, so the name was invented for the medicine rather than coming from an old language. A helpful way to remember Vistaril is to think of vista ('view') with the soft ending -ril, which makes the name sound calm and steady and links to its use for anxiety and motion sickness.