Its use in food allergies is unclear. Allergies are common. In the developed world, about 20% of people are affected by allergic rhinitis, about 6% of people have at least one food allergy, and about 20% have atopic dermatitis at some point in time. Depending on the country about 1â18% of people have asthma.
Best Answer: Atarax will not cause a false positive on a urine test. Atarax (hydroxyzine HCl) is unrelated chemically to the phenothiazines, reserpine, meprobamate, or the benzodiazepines. It is classed as a piperazine antihistamine. Still, you need to inform the tester about all medications you are taking.
Report Abuse. Yes it is a benzodiazepine, which are also narcotics. Benzos are drugs like ativan, xanax, & klonopin. If not taken as directed they can be addictive. I take care of a lot of people who become addictive to benzos and have to go through detox.Take it as prescribed. Source(s): I'm a nurse.eport Abuse. Yes it is a benzodiazepine, which are also narcotics. Benzos are drugs like ativan, xanax, & klonopin. If not taken as directed they can be addictive. I take care of a lot of people who become addictive to benzos and have to go through detox. Take it as prescribed. Source(s): I'm a nurse.