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Q: Cholinergic Urticaria And Hydroxyzine

asked by: Sean3000 on May 26th, 2006

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Dear all,

i suffer with cu (diagnosed 3 months ago) and from the investigating that I have done it seems that people seem to have relief from a drug called 'hydroxyzine'. However I hear reports that this drug makes you feel like a zombie and makes you tired 24/7.

I'm at the point now, where by I would rather be tired all day than have to endure the agony and embarresment of a breakout of cu.

I have tried everything and I think my derm is about to put me onto this drug I wonder if anybody has tried hydroxyzine and are side-effects truly worse than actually putting up with cu?

Any feedback would be apprechiated
sean

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bsmith6

replied on June 1st, 2006

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Hydroxyzine

I have had cu for 4 years and hydroxyzine worked initially, but it does make me feel like a zombie. I would not recommend this unless absolutely necessary. Every allergist and derm I have been to will prescribe this first and insist it is the best option. I am sure you have read the other forum on this "i most likely have cu". There are many other options to try on this forum. Good luck!

aggravated1971

replied on September 13th, 2008

New User

re:Sean3000

Im taking hydroxyzine 10mg. 3 x a day. Its not that bad as far as been tired and sleepy all the time. It does seem to help some with CU. I still heat up but dont breakout as bad.

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