Ankit Jain Ankit Jain Asked 8 months ago

Does hydroxyzine cause weight loss?

My doctor prescribed hydroxyzine for my chronic itching, and it's been working well. Interestingly, I've also found myself losing a bit of weight since starting it, which was unexpected. Is weight loss a known side effect of hydroxyzine?

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Nidhi Malhotra Nidhi Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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I totally get it, experiencing unexpected weight changes when you start a new medication can be very confusing and worrying. Usually, hydroxyzine causes drowsiness and weight gain rather than weight loss, but some people get a dry mouth or nausea which might reduce their appetite. Please talk to your doctor if you are losing weight rapidly.

Aman Preet Aman Preet Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Please don't take unexplained weight loss lightly. I once ignored rapid weight loss thinking it was just a side effect of my stress medication, and it turned out to be a different underlying health issue. Get a proper physical checkup done by a specialist as soon as possible.

Deepak Negi Deepak Negi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

No, hydroxyzine typically does not cause weight loss. It is more likely to cause mild weight gain due to increased drowsiness.

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I always consult my physician at Kokilaben Hospital for any side effects instead of guessing. He told me that hydroxyzine rarely causes weight loss, and if it occurs, it could be due to reduced anxiety resulting in less emotional eating. Please ask your doctor clearly about this at your next visit.

Rohit Nair Rohit Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It is highly unusual to lose weight due to hydroxyzine as it typically causes mild sedation. If your doctor allows, keep up with your regular 30-minute daily walk and ensure you are eating balanced meals. If the weight loss continues despite a good diet, a medical checkup is necessary.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Our bodies sometimes respond in unexpected ways when we introduce new medications. Please stay positive, take deep breaths, and take good care of your nutrition. If your body is feeling weak or losing weight, consult your doctor and trust that healing will happen.

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Ganga Devi Ganga Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Nahi behan, is dawaai se wazan kam nahi hota, ulta thodi susti aati hai. Agar aapka wazan gir raha hai toh ho sakta hai kamzori ho ya koi aur baat ho. Aap achhe se dahi-chawal khaiye aur ek baar apne doctor babu ko dikha lijiye.

Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined May 2026 5 months ago

There is a lot of misinformation online, but scientifically, weight loss is not a standard side effect of hydroxyzine. In fact, it's known to do the opposite by causing sluggishness. If you are shedding weight, don't assume it's the pill—verify with a doctor and get your thyroid or sugar levels checked.

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