Hydroxyzine Hcl Coupons & Prices

Looking for a hydroxyzine HCl coupon? Hydroxyzine hydrochloride is an FDA-approved, non-controlled generic antihistamine used to relieve anxiety and tension, ease itching from allergic skin conditions, and provide sedation. Because it is already a low-cost generic, you don't need a printed coupon or a membership to pay less. The cash price still varies widely from one pharmacy to the next, so comparing matters. Rx.com compares prices across more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies so you can find today's lower price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price on hydroxyzine HCl.

What is hydroxyzine HCl and how does it work?

Hydroxyzine hydrochloride is a first-generation antihistamine (a piperazine derivative). Along with blocking histamine, it has calming and sedative effects on the central nervous system, which is why it is used for more than allergies. It is FDA-approved for the symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension in psychoneurotic states and as an add-on in medical conditions where anxiety is present; for itching (pruritus) caused by allergic conditions such as chronic hives (urticaria), atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatoses; and as a sedative before and after surgery to help control nausea and vomiting and reduce the amount of narcotic pain medicine needed.

Doctors also commonly prescribe hydroxyzine off-label for short-term sleep trouble and for generalized anxiety, in part because it is non-habit-forming, unlike some other anxiety medicines. This page is for general information and is not medical advice; your prescriber decides whether hydroxyzine is right for you.

Hydroxyzine HCl cost without insurance and how to save

Hydroxyzine HCl is available as a generic, so it is generally inexpensive compared with brand-name medicines. There is no manufacturer savings card for this generic, and none is needed. The most reliable way to lower your out-of-pocket cost is to compare the cash price at pharmacies near you, because the same generic pill can cost noticeably more at one pharmacy than another.

Even if you have insurance, the cash price with an Rx.com discount can sometimes be lower than a copay, so it is worth checking both. We never post fixed dollar amounts here because prices change and are shown live. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price on hydroxyzine HCl across more than 60,000 pharmacies, then bring the lower price to the counter.

Hydroxyzine HCl vs. hydroxyzine pamoate and other alternatives

Hydroxyzine comes in two salt forms. Hydroxyzine hydrochloride (HCl) is the form covered on this page. Hydroxyzine pamoate, sold under the brand Vistaril, is a different salt of the same active drug and is used for very similar purposes; the older brand Atarax (hydroxyzine HCl) has been discontinued, though the generic remains widely available. Your prescriber may specify one salt form or the other.

Depending on what you are treating, other medicines are sometimes considered. For allergy itching, non-sedating antihistamines such as cetirizine or the older sedating antihistamine diphenhydramine may be options. For ongoing anxiety, buspirone is another non-habit-forming choice. Note that people allergic to cetirizine or levocetirizine should not take hydroxyzine. Always compare prices on the exact medicine you are prescribed, and let your provider choose the right one for you.

Safety, side effects, and precautions

Hydroxyzine has no boxed warning and is not a controlled substance, but there are important cautions. The label warns about QT prolongation and a rare heart-rhythm problem called Torsades de Pointes; it should be avoided in people with a prolonged QT interval, known heart-rhythm disorders, or who take other medicines that affect heart rhythm. Hydroxyzine is contraindicated in early pregnancy and in anyone allergic to hydroxyzine, cetirizine/levocetirizine, or aminophylline/ethylenediamine derivatives.

The most common effect is marked drowsiness, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you, and avoid alcohol and other sedating medicines, since the effects add up. Hydroxyzine can also cause anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, and trouble urinating; use extra caution in older adults and in people with glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, or bowel obstruction. Rare skin and allergic reactions can occur. This is a summary, not a full list. Tell your provider about all your conditions and medicines, and read the pharmacy leaflet that comes with your prescription.