Drug comparisons
Hydroxyzine vs Suvorexant
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) is an antihistamine sedative for anxiety and insomnia, while Suvorexant (Belsomra) is an orexin receptor antagonist for sleep.
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Clinical context
Patients with insomnia who have tried over-the-counter options or have anxiety disorders often compare these two prescription medications.
Bottom line
Both Hydroxyzine and Suvorexant can help with insomnia but are not first-line treatments and require a doctor's prescription.
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