Hydroxyzine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Minday
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2020

For Sedation "I was given hydroxyzine 25 mg to help me sleep due to increased stress. I was told I could take it during the day as well if It didn’t make me drowsy. I tried it for a week at bedtime only with poor results. Let’s face it if you’re not sleeping because you are stressed you need something to block those constant thoughts that are keeping you awake. This doesn’t do that. I called and my PCP was out of the office and a different doctor said to take 50 mg which frankly just did two times nothing for me "

• Falen
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2016

For Sedation "I love this medication... when I lay down for sleep at night I cannot turn my mind off. Its so frustrating! My doctor recommended this medication because its non habit forming. It works like a charm for the most part... I will still wake up sometimes but I am so relaxed I can easily fall back asleep. I don't have a problem getting up in the morning or starting my day. My only concern is taking this medication everyday and hope its not harmful to my body."

• C11
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 6, 2020

For Sedation "I've taken hydroxyzine for about 3-4 years and while it hasn't made a massive difference in my sleep, it does help me wind down and ease into bed. I've dealt with sleep apnea, insomnia, and hypersomnia for a long time. To explain how I have both, it's hard to fall asleep, and when I do, I sleep for much longer (about 10-14 hours on average without taking stimulants that help was prevent hypersomnia). But I take this about an hour before bed to help calm down and it's been beneficial. I think that after trying so many medications that this has been the one that works best, doesn't make me feel sluggish or groggy and doesn't affect my sleep negatively."

• PriPre
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 27, 2015

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I experienced unremittently high anxiety for almost a year before trying this medication. Panic attacks at least every third day, sometimes more than once each day, so severe that I visited the ER at least twice a month. Xanax helped for a few days but after that just made things worse and caused withdrawal even when taken less often than prescribed, buspar did nothing at all, and Celexa barely helped. Finally a nurse gave me a sample of this medication. It was a miracle drug. After a month anxiety-free I was able to stop taking it and now feel great. Side effects were so mild compared to other medications I've tried that I did not even notice them. It works much better than Dramamine for nausea too though it does make you sleepy"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2023

For Anxiety "I've been struggling with GAD for about a year now. Recently, in the course of three weeks, I developed agoraphobia of leaving the house and fear of having anxiety. I haven't been able to go to work or go to the bar or even go on a walk. I'm very scared to try any new drug, I just about killed myself trying to grow the balls to take this. If your doctors prescribed you MORE THAN 10mg, do not start with that. I cut my 10mg in half, I took 5mg. A lot of people got tired from taking this. This was the absolute opposite for me. I was energized! Uplifted! Not a worry in the world! After taking this, I had a complete euphoria experience, just from 5mg. It wears off after a couple of hours. Because of this drug, I've been able to leave the house again and not live in complete fear. Don't be scared, just take it. Start off small and build up to it."

• 3pcie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2024

For Anxiety "Hydroxyzine is a unique anxiolytic, distinct from benzodiazepines, targeting anxiety at its source. It's more akin to atypical antipsychotics than benzodiazepines. 70% metabolizes into non-drowsy cetirizine, lacking anxiolytic effects, but the rest acts as an antagonist on serotonin 5-HT2A, dopamine D2, and α1-adrenergic receptors. The drowsy nature of the drug initially caused me to believe that hydroxyzine was 'SUPER-BENADRYL.' Yet, after combining hydroxyzine 25mg with 1/2 Nodoz (100mg caffeine), my anxiety dissolved in front of me. All the years of overthinking just stopped for a moment and I could just sit with my thoughts. I know a lot of the reviews say that this just put you to sleep, but I implore you to try the combination because it has spared me so many panic attacks. I questioned why I hadn't tried it sooner. Please give it a chance!"

• Chrissy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

For Anxiety "I suffer with severe anxiety attacks, that sometimes turn into panic attacks. I suffer with major anxiety everyday of my life. It’s been debilitating. I went to the doctor and was given this to combat my anxiety & panic attacks. I took my first pill last night and after an hour, I felt very tired. I slept for 10 hours. Helped calm me down, and I slept great. Woke up feeling a bit groggy, but the anxiety is non-existent for me this morning. That NEVER happens. I was given 50 mg. to take every 6 hours as needed. I’m 5’4 and 115 lbs, so I can’t imagine how groggy I’d feel taking more than one a day. I am glad I have found something that isn’t addictive as a benzodiazepine, and helps me sleep while helping my anxiety tremendously. Just be cautious and follow your doctors orders. Just wanted to share my experience in hopes it may help someone. Stay encouraged!"

• Beyon...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 24, 2015

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "Of the non-benzodiazepeine anti-anxiety agents, Vistaril is my first choice. Vistaril seperates itself from the others by rapidly inducing a pleasant & warm feeling. By comparison, things like Compazine and clonidine are much colder and more harsh in side effects. Although Vistaril is gentle & easy going for the first hour or so, a strong drowsiness will come on by Hour #2. But overall I'd still rank it as a side-effect-free type of medicine, when compared to other non-benzo anxiolytics."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2020

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "Was prescribed 10mg Atarax tablets with directions to take 1-2 as every 6 hours as needed for anxiety and panic attacks. Taking 1 pill did nothing, so I took 2 the next time I felt anxiety creeping in. It made me very tired and dizzy, then sent me into a panic attack. I am better off not taking this medication when I feel anxiety coming on because it usually does not develop into a panic attack, let alone as worse as this one got."

• This...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2019

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I was prescribed this for anxiety, was SUPPOSED to take it 3 times a day or as needed, I took ONE pill at 7:30 pm and was in bed within the hour and slept till 9:30 am the next morning and the next day I just kept falling asleep all day! What makes me so mad is I told my doctor what worked for me and she INSISTED on giving me this sedative instead I was a stay at home mom to a child that was a year old at the time this was given to me and I told her this, knowing that she gave me a straight up sedative that she told me to take 3 times a day and at night to help me sleep, thats NOT what I needed needless to say I took one of these and never took another one. I have anxiety I don't need to be in a coma and I need something that will allow me to take care of my child, I have been on benzos for several years and NOTHING has ever put me out like this did. Do NOT take this and expect to function let alone take care of your kids especially if your at home ALONE!! Thanks but no thanks!!"

• Crazy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2013

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I have weened off of Effexor 150mg and 75 mg over the past 3 weeks. I started Cymbalta 30 mg 2 days ago and was still have horrible adverse effects coming off of the Effexor. Effexor worked great for my anxiety and severe PMDD, but was making me extremely sluggish. I have also had chronic back pain for the past 7 years and my doctor wanted to switch me to Cymbalta. Well, the transition/withdrawal has been terrible. A lot if crying and panicking for no reason, crawling skin, etc. I took one Vistaril, and found it very helpful. My Dr. has prescribed Vistaril 25-50 mg every 6 hours as needed. Has been a God send to help my anxiety during this transition. It also has been very helpful for my sons anxiety as well."

• anxio...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2014

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I took a 25 mg dose of this medicine for the first time last night. It took about 45 minutes to an hour before it made me sleepy although I was calmed within 15 minutes. I slept great-I usually wake up around 2am every night, but not last night. I slept until 9:30am which is rare for me. I did feel like a zombie for about an hour or 2 after I got up, but I didn't have any panic feelings during the day. I didn't feel 100% normal, but this was a pretty good start. I'm hopeful that the sleepiness is a transient effect and that some of my other physical symptoms go completely away."

• Anxie...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 19, 2017

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "Amazing. Absolutely give this a chance if you suffer from anxiety. On prozac 20mg daily, ativan as needed, and vistaril. When my anxiety sky rockets and my mind races so fast I don't know what I'm thinking, vistaril has brought my mind and anxiety to a calm state within minutes. Life saving"

• Jilly...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 27, 2017

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I've struggled with Anxiety my whole life I've tried SSRI and Benzodiapams they SSRI's made me sick and sluggish and benzos are severely addicting and I refuse to become addicted to something. Vistaril works great for me as you take it longer you won't be very sleepy. I take 10mg at night and only need it at night sometimes in the day and it lasts. I have no panic attacks. Hardly ever. I went from having panic attacks daily to one every once in a while. I love this medication ."

• izzy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2020

For Sedation "I took 2 hydroxyzine before bed as told and the next day I couldn't get up to do anything I was so tired. It took 2 hours to finally kick in and it barely helped. I'm still extremely fatigued at the moment and its been a day since I took the hydroxyzine."

• Bons
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2021

For Anxiety "I have severe GAD/OCD and honestly, this really does take the edge off enough for me to be able to reign myself in and focus. That's all I need to be able to do. It allows me to be more clear headed and rational. It's done wonders for me honestly the past few weeks. I am not looking for it to take my anxiety completely, I'm also not looking for a stronger medication/SSRI/ or something similar. So yeah, I think if you don't want to take anything like that because you react badly to it then hydroxyzine is good."

• Mbminga
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2019

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I was given Vistaril for severe GAD with panic attacks. Very soon after taking the first one my anxiety tripled and I began having back to back panic attacks. After a call to the doctor I was told to take a higher dose. Long story short, for whatever reason, I can not take this medication. It has the complete opposite effect on me as it should."

• syd
• November 23, 2019

For Sedation "I'm an 18 y/o girl who hasn't been treated for anxiety, but recently hasn't been able to function bc of anxiety caused by stresses in life and Emetophobia. Prescribed hydroxyzine 25mg before bed for sleep/anxiety, and out of all the things I thought would happen, I didn’t expect for it to not work. So my doctor upped it to 50mg, which thankfully does work for me, but only if I am already drowsy, and let it work by laying down and just trying to fall asleep, which can be difficult bc it triggers my phobia. but I’ve found when I can do that, it works perfectly and I sleep well and through the night, while still being able to wake up and function normally. I’ve been able to catch up on sleep and eat more which feels amazing. The only downside is that it doesn’t always work to put me to sleep because it does little for my anxiety. Overall I would recommend this to anyone. I absolutely hate taking drugs and will avoid them if I don’t truly believe I need them, but these have been amazing."

• sparkle
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2020

For Sedation "Was prescribed 50mg hydroxyzine by my sleep doc to help fall asleep faster. I took it twice and it ruined a perfectly good weekend. Was so hungover I was just miserable. Took a 4 hour nap each day, which was actually the highlight. Awful. Would rather stare at the ceiling for hours than this."

• Mmbwd...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 12, 2023

For Anxiety "I love this medication compared to every other anxiety medication. I have a severe anxiety disorder. This is a vital part of my triple cocktail of anxiety medications. The next night, if I don't take it, I am highly anxious and overly emotional. I find it useful for any kind of withdrawal symptoms from when I was on the wrong medications as well. Keep in mind I need 100mg for it to work. 50mg only worked for a day for anxiety and insomnia. This saved my life. I used to take this when I had mild anxiety and bad insomnia, it always worked. Still does, but now I need additional medications since my illness worsened. I actually prefer it over benzos like Xanax. It is better for sleep, better long-term, and equally effective when paired with my other meds. It has zero withdrawal symptoms unlike SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, benzos, and opioids. It also worked for my allergies and migraines too."

• Leahcim
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 21, 2020

For Anxiety "Wanted to give this drug some credit after reading some negative reviews. For context, I am a male, 175 lbs, and deal with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Bipolar II I feel the drug hydroxyzine is better as a maintenance drug for anxiety then as an instant response to an acute anxiety/depression crisis. For me, the drug is much more mild than say a Clonazepam. It does alleviate anxiety, but still leaves with me a certain degree of control. Clonazepam and xanax can work great but also make me a slug and ineffective at work. Hydroxyzine provides me with more zen throughout the day without too much fogginess, but is by no means a cure-all for anxiety. Positive side effect: I struggle with my allergies and other physical responses (IBS) to anxiety. I have seen improvement in both. Helps me stay asleep at night. I am fortunate and have not had many negative side effects other than a bit of nausea when I started. It's been a valuable part of my tool kit and has paired well with lamotrigine."

• drugs
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2019

For Anxiety "I think that this is an amazing drug for individuals who have yet to be on a Benzo. I am seeing a lot of reviews by people who have previously been on Benzo, and it's hard to compare the two because Benzos have addicting properties. As an individual who hasn't been on one, I think Hydroxizine is absolutely amazing. I will say that this is not a medication that you can take throughout the day unless you want to be extremely tired. However, this medication has helped me fall asleep at night, and has lessened my anxiety. You can literally feel the tension being lifted out of your body as the medication is kicking in. I would recommend this drug! It's genuinely been a game changer for me."

• Anonymous
• October 18, 2011

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I have severe anxiety, agoraphobia and OCD. I am taking 50mg of the Vistaril along with 1mg of Xanax 4 times a day and I haven't felt this good since I was a kid. I love it and more importantly, I am able to live a normal life! It's a life saver in my opinion."

• avanya
• March 20, 2008

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."

• Evano
• October 1, 2019

For Sedation "I was prescribed this 2 years ago for insomnia side-effects of Zoloft but found while it helped me sleep, I was so drowsy for most of the morning, so I stopped. Almost 2 years later, even though I was off Zoloft, my insomnia was at it's peak & was awake every morning around 4am. For 11 months I was also suffering from 10-15 migraines/month with multiple auras/day. Both, my doctor & neurologist tried preventative medications but I am sensitive to most meds & did not react well. To counteract insomnia, I went back on Hydroxyzine & wow, this stuff works wonders! I sleep SO much better now and after being on it steady for a month, I haven't had a single migraine! I thought it was my imagination, decided to do more research & sure enough, this IS used for migraine prevention! Honestly, this is my wonder-drug! I am less irritable now, getting amazing sleep & not a migraine in 4 wks! I will GLADLY put up with being tired for a few hours in the mornings."