Atarax

1 8.6

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

noun
/ˈætəˌræks/

Specialized

: Atarax

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

vsAtarax

Specialized

1 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

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

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.