User Reviews for Hydroxyzine

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I take this along with Lexapro... I was having such hard times falling asleep due to nine million things going on through the day ... then the anxiety kicked in...sometimes I would be up for hours while everyone is sound to sleep...When I started taking this I fall asleep within thirty mins and usually sleep sound. It is not addicting... and good price for the good things the meds do.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I have extreme anxiety attacks that make it hard for me to breathe, which makes the oxygen levels in my brain go down. I have found that it helps me calm down to the point where I can rationalize the stress and anxiety that is causing the attack. I also find that when I am nauseous it helps me not vomit.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Sedation: I have tried Ambien, Cymbalta, Clonazepam, etc for insomnia. All have had the opposite effect - keeping me awake worse than if I hadn't taken anything. Nothing has helped me sleep as well as Vistaril, with no side effects. I wake up refreshed every morning without any fatigue.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I have PTSD with flashbacks/anxiety and don't want to take benzodiazepines because I'm also an addict. While Vistaril doesn't work quite as well, it does help and I feel better about taking it.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I'm a recovering drug addict. I have horrible anxiety. Atarax works great and is not addicting. I think more rehab doctors should know this about this medication.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Allergic Urticaria: I've had seriously awful hives and angioedema for 3 months and tried everything on my own to lessen my symptoms, even taking Benadryl around the clock. I went to my doctor who prescribed this and warned it would make me drowsy when I took it. For the first time in 3 months I've had hardly any hives (though they aren't completely gone, but much easier to handle) and I wasn't drowsy at all (maybe because I'm used to taking all the Benadryl and fighting drowsiness). I haven't had any side effects.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: The pill really works when you have the right dosage.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: This medication has done wonders for my anxiety and associated anxiety side-effects such as sweating, etc. I've tried everything in the book and this old-timer finally has done the trick.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I have Chronic Anxiety associated with PTSD and chronic panic attacks. I was given this for about 4 months with no effect on my panic whatsoever. I had a doctor that was dead set against Benzodiazapines and she later put me on BuSpar for 8 months which was also worthless. I have switched doctors and am currently on 0.5mg of Xanax 2 x day and it takes care of all my symptoms.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Nausea/Vomiting: I have had terrible nausea and vomiting for the last 3 months my dr. put me on this and it has worked miracles I am very greatful for it.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Nausea/Vomiting: Atarax is the best for relieving nausea, especially while taking pain killers. I have a broken tailbone and am taking Vicodin, which makes me so sick. I take 50 mg of Atarax and the nausea is gone within 20 minutes. It is GREAT. Also helps with anxiety and hives.

hydroxyzine for Pruritus: Works like no other for ongoing itching from chronic urticaria. Only taking 10mg once a day.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: This little pill is great if used rarely because I myself become very tolerant of Atarax if I use it for more than 2 days in a row if you are really stressed. Tense or suffer from anxiety I think it's the best because it's not real habit forming! The only downfall for me is even in the 25mg dose it causes quite the hangover or I should say a daze for about 5 to 8 hrs the next day but no extreme side effects - just really relaxed.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Pruritus: It has the desired effect of stopping the itching in the night, but I cannot stay awake the following day. The drowsiness is almost impossible for me to cope with during the working week. I'm literally falling asleep at work (and I'm only taking half the dose).

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I get really bad panic attacks and suffer from panic disorder with agoraphobia. My doctor tries to steer away from benzos because of the addiction factor, which is understandable. However, Vistaril has done nothing for me. It's as if I'm taking sugar pills. If I'm suffering from an exceptionally bad panic attack, I still have to be taken to the E.R. where they give me benzos anyway.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Pruritus: It really helped me stop itching from the atopic dermatitis. I had not slept for days. It does make you very sleepy at first, but then seems to make you less sleepy after awhile.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I have been taking it for about three months now, I was prescribed it by an ER psych, for anxiety and insomnia. Started on 50 mg which worked, but have worked up to having to take between 100 and 150 mgs a day to get the same effect. I think it's better for short term use, because your system can quickly adapt to it and start to require more for the same effect.

hydroxyzine for Pruritus: This drug really does help itching.

hydroxyzine for Sedation: This is such a blessing, I have tried many medications. My depression, pain, and sleeping disorders-made it almost impossible to function. The hydroxyzine is a perfect medication for someone who doesn't want to get too deep into medication. Well balanced pill.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I have severe anxiety and panic disorder. I was prescribed 25 mg of Atarax (hydroxyzine) and it does not seem to help what so ever with my panic attacks or my anxiety level.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: The problem was sleep deprivation and my physician suggested Atarax and explained that sleeping is when the body restores itself making it vitally important to get a good night of sleep. I take one pill in the evening and sleep soundly and for now this is the right solution.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: It works really well for panic and anxiety although it seems like if I take enough of it to get rid of the panic feeling, then I feel depressed. I think benzodiazepines do a better job, but it's nice to have a non-addictive alternative.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: "Atarax" was prescribed to me in a "controlled environment." I was prescribed Klonopin originally, but the 0.5mg dosage wasn't enough for my anxiety and with the medication (Suboxone) I was currently taking there is a risk of taking Benzodiazepines while on Suboxone (like, death). Anyway, Atarax was prescribed. I can't remember the dose now, I know it was more than 10mg, but it was 4-6 x daily as needed. It seemed to be working alright at first, but I think it was the controlled environment, when I left, it stopped working for my anxiety and panic attacks and has not had any useful effect since. *Didn't experience any side effects

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I take 200mg a day and find that it helps great with my anxiety. I've taken benzodiazepines and they weren't as helpful. This really is a great medicine.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I do feel like this medicine calms me, without any side effects whatsoever. Not for someone looking for a mood change like with benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin). I love that it doesn't make me tired or loopy feeling. That said, my anxiety is not as bad as some people have it, so maybe this is not strong enough for others. No withdrawal or addictive qualities make it definitely worth trying before going to something stronger, though.