Possible side effects are given below for body systems and frequency of occurrence.
Classification of WHO frequency of development of side effects:
very often - ≥1/10 appointments (> 10%)
often from ≥1 / 100 to <1/10 of appointments (> 1% and <10%)
infrequently - from ≥1 / 1000 to <1/100 of prescriptions (> 0.1% and <1%)
rarely from ≥1 / 10000 to <1/1000 appointments (> 0.01% and <0.1%)
very rarely - <1/10000 prescriptions (<0.01%)
The most frequent undesirable reactions were drowsiness, headache, blocking, dry mouth and fatigue.
Immune system disorders:
rarely: hypersensitivity;
very rarely: apreventive shock.
Disturbances from the nervous system:
infrequently: dizziness, insomnia, tremor;
rarely: cramps, dyskinesia.
Disorders of the psyche:
infrequently: agitation, confusion;
rarely: hallucinations, disorientation.
Disturbances on the part of the organ of sight:
rarely: violation of accommodation, visual impairment.
Violation of the heart:
rarely: tachycardia;
frequency is unknown: interval lengthening QT on the electrocardiogram, ventricular tachycardia as pirouette.
Violation of the vessels:
rarely: lowering of blood pressure.
Disturbances from the respiratory system, organs of the chest and the mediastinum:
rarely: bronchospasm.
Disorders from the gastrointestinal tract:
infrequently: nausea;
rarely: vomiting, constipation.
Disturbances from the liver and bile ducts:
rarely: violation of functional liver samples;
frequency is unknown: hepatitis.
Disorders from the kidneys and urinary tract:
rarely: retention of urination.
Disturbances from the skin and subcutaneous tissues:
rarely: itching, rash (erythematous, maculopapular), hives, dermatitis;
rarely: angioedema, sweating, acute generalized exanthematous pustular eruption, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
General disorders:
rarely: hyperthermia, malaise.
The following side effects were observed with cetirizine - the main metabolite of hydroxyzine: thrombocytopenia, aggression, depression, tick, dystonia, paresthesia, oculogic crisis, diarrhea, dysuria, enuresis, asthenia, edema,increase in body weight and can be observed with the intake of hydroxysin.