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Hydroxyzine vs Triazolam
Compare Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) vs Triazolam (Halcion) for anxiety/insomnia. Learn antihistamine vs benzo differences, addiction risks, black box warnings.
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Clinical context
Patients with anxiety or insomnia seeking non-benzodiazepine alternatives often compare hydroxyzine to triazolam due to addiction concerns and black box warnings.
Bottom line
Hydroxyzine may be better for anxiety due to lower dependence risk, while triazolam is reserved for short-term insomnia with greater overall risks.
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