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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
: Vistaril
  • 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
vsVistaril
  • Specialized
1 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
Atarax
vsVistaril
  • Specialized
1 8.6

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

is another brand name for the same drug
hydroxyzine hydrochloride
vsVistaril
  • Specialized
6.8

A medicine that calms anxiety and prevents motion sickness

is the trade name rather than the chemical form

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.