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11-20-2003, 06:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Hydroxyzine dosage?
I take 25 mgs of hydroxyzine and was curious to know what others take. I also take 50 mgs of imipramine. I still get up 2-3 times most nights, depending on if I'm flaring. Occasionally, I will only wake once, which is a Godsend! Thanks,
Brenda
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11-20-2003, 11:05 AM
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ICN Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: PA
Posts: 397
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I take 50mg of Hydroxyzine along with 10mg of Elavil at night.
Lyn
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IC, Vulvodynia, Fybromyalgia, and so on................ 
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11-20-2003, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Philladelphia
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I took 25mg of Hydroxyzine.
I only took this because it seems as though my body is very sensative. I still had that "antihistamine hangover" with 25mg. My uro however had said that he had patients on 25, 50 or even 75mg a night.
Talk to your uro.
Hope this helps.
Rachel
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11-20-2003, 01:21 PM
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ICN Member
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Eastern USA
Posts: 5,461
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I take 25mg in the morning and 25mg at night.
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Kim
Diagnosed August 2001
Current IC meds: Elmiron (since 2001), Levaquin (one pill after intercourse to prevent UTIs), Lexapro (since 2003 for depression & anxiety, but also helps my IC)
Past IC meds: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), Detrol LA (They all helped, but I was able to discontinue them.)
My IC story: http://www.ic-network.com/patientstories/kim.html It's very outdated now. I've been virtually symptom free and able to eat & drink whatever I'd like for several years now.
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“You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you.” ~ Brian Tracy
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11-21-2003, 03:21 AM
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ICN Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Dallas
Posts: 380
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I take 75 mg at night. I had to work up to it slowly so I wouldn't be "hungover" in the morning. I very rarely get up more than once in the night (since I started hydroxizine) and most nights don't get up at all. It has been a real miracle for me!
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DX: IC - November 2002 after hysterectomy
Interstim implanted March 2006
Meds: Down to only 3 medications for my IC!
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11-30-2003, 01:05 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: new york
Posts: 2
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I take 30 mg but like the others I started feeling it in the morning and I could not go to work like that. But now I have to call tomorrow because my ic is in big flare right now. I am not sure what to do, maybe he will up it 10 mg for me just the pain is awful. Good luck and let us know how you are doing.
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12-07-2003, 03:14 PM
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ICN Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SC
Posts: 31
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I take 25mg at nite with 25mg of Elavil and 200 mg of Elmiron. This combo has been great. I even sleep all nite alot of nites.
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Marsha 
Meds:
For IC;
Elmiron-100mg 2 twice a day
Hydroxyzine(generic Atarax)-25mg one at night
Amitriptyline(generic Elavil)-25mg 2 at night,1 in morning if needed
Enablex-15mg once a day
Pyridium-200mg 1 every 8 hours as needed
Levsin-1 every 4-6 hours as needed
Ultracet(tramadol+acetaminophen)37.5mg- 1-2 every 6 hours as needed for pain
Other meds;
Relafen 500mg-1 tab twice a day for arthritis pain
Cymbalta-60mg 1 tab onc a day
Prilosec OTC
Zyrtec OTC
Diagnosis's:
Severe IC(of course) 
Degenerative Disc disease
Carpal Tunnel
TMJ
Personality Disorder(with borderline features)-anxiety/depression/panic attacks
Osteoarthritis-right hip
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12-08-2003, 02:36 PM
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IC Friend
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Rice Lake, WI
Posts: 358
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I started out on 25. Took that for a week and now am up to 50 mg. Hoping this will be my answer!!
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"Don't quit when the tide is lowest, For it's just about to turn; Don't quit over doubts and questions, For there's something you may learn."
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12-09-2003, 12:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 5
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I take 50 every night. I sleep great.... better than I have slept in years! I've been on this dose for 2 months.
Hope this helps~ hi
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