Hydroxyzine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• MuhLee
• June 3, 2008

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."

• Ptsd
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2020

For Anxiety "I suffer from from a Traumatic brain injury. This medicine hydroxycine has really helped me in so many ways I can describe. I would definitely recommend giving it a try. So glad I could find something that’s not Benzo related and works because those others meds out there are a nightmare to get off. This you only take it if you need it."

• Pills...
• March 19, 2012

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I recommend taking as prescribed, and the bottle usually says "take X amount every X hours". I think that having a steady stream of any medication is the only way to have it work. This medication's only side effect I have found is almost exactly like when one takes Benadryl, and only when you are first starting out on it. I am used to it now after 3 weeks and the only effect I notice is that my hands no longer shake and my mind is at ease. Much better and smoother than other meds like Xanax or Tramadol or Klonopin, etc., etc. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2014

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I took this medicine for the first time and I ended up dreaming a very romantic dream. It helps me with my panic/anxiety attacks, I would like to figure out what triggers my freaking out. Never Drive when You take Vistaril. It mellows You Out. Thank You."

• TDino...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2015

For Sedation "Having tried the everything over the counter, the 'Z-drugs' which had no effect, seroquel which left me in a constant daydreaming state with terrible hangovers and not wanting to take more benzos I asked to try hydroxzyine since its essentially an allergy pill. I suffer from a slew of anxiety disorders and I would normal toss and turn in bed for 3-5 hours before getting a couple hours of sleep. But taking 100mg of hydroxyzine when I brush my teeth, by the time I'm in bed I can fall asleep in under 15 minutes. Its subtle anxiolytic effect and sedation is a perfect combination which allows me to feel I am falling asleep instead of being knocked unconscious. I wake up refreshed with no hangovers consistently."

• blaze
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 30, 2015

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I have been on Vistaril for about a year now and it has helped my anxiety greatly. Not to mention no side effects at all. It also helps greatly with itching and extreme tension. I am taking 200 mg per day in two divided doses. I am very happy with this medication."

• Reade...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2020

For Anxiety "I have been suffering from severe anxiety attacks Since last February I believe caused by my stressful job as the line cashier in a very busy retail/discount store. Dizziness followed by projectile vomiting for several hours. At first I thought this Med was working but now I think it makes me even more dizzy and anxious. I have also not been able to lose the 10 lbs I have been trying to lose although reduced my calories down to 1350/day and exercising daily. This is my fifth day not taking the Visteril at all and I am much more clear headed. Anxiety is such an awful thing to have. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. I ended up quitting said job and have now been off work for two months. I am close to retirement anyway and just trying to take care of myself. Especially my mental health."

• Aunas...
• January 12, 2015

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I was prescribed this over Xanax because I breast feed and needed something safe to take for my extreme anxiety. I am bipolar so my levels of energy are usually very high and very anxious. I was unsure of this being able to calm me but it works great. I have experienced headaches from this medicine but I'll take that any day over my "high energy agitative states"."

• Anonymous
• July 19, 2019

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I love this medication!! I take it for PTSD related sleep disturbance. It literally cured my insomnia. It works like a charm and I only take it probably once a week now. It feels good just to have it as my security blanket though. It does make me feel a bit drowsy the next day but it’s so worth it to not have a night when I’m up until 3 am with insane anxiety. It’s also safe for people who are in recovery! Huge plus!"

• cryst...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 21, 2016

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I've been on this medicine for 2 years now and it continues to work well against anxiety and panic attacks. I take a 25 mg pill per day. At first, I experienced slight drowsiness and wanted to sleep a lot, but after a few days these side effects went away completely. Skipping a dose won't affect me, but after skipping several doses once I felt nervous, irritated and had trouble sleeping. Overall, it's good and reliable."

• Amee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2013

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "After having surgery on my wrist, my mother suggested to the doctor to give me something to take the edge off of pain in between doses of hydrocodone. I was given Vistaril (25mg) and told to take as needed for pain with my other meds and that I could take 1-2 of them within every 4 hours or so. The doc also said it should tame down some stomach issue with the pain medicine (it did). I noticed not only were they helping me with the pain but I felt relief from some of the anxiety of being out of work & just not being able to function well without the use of my right arm. I asked him about this at my next visit & he said indeed it was known for help with that and that was in fact part of the reason he added it for me. No side effects for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2012

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "Although this medicine does work as described its response time to panic outbreak is not fast. It takes about 45 minutes for the feeling of dread or mania to subside. To go further the feeling is still there but it blocks the mind from reacting irrationally to the racing thoughts. I gave this medicine an 8 not a 10 because of the reaction time. So far all medications in this class have made me tired. I like this one because I have had no side effects or cross interactions with other medications."

• Snowpea
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2018

For Anxiety "After taking many medications for years (starting with being medicated for social anxiety which kept me out of high school - and now I'm 36) that didn't work or had awful side effects, I didn't think anything would work to the extent I wanted. Then my psychiatrist retired a few months ago. I had been on lorazepam for anxiety. The psychiatrist that replaced him saw that what I was taking really wasn't as effective as it should be. She asked me, "When you are anxious, do you get the physical symptoms like a racing heart, or do you cry and get fretful?" I told her that I cry and get fretful and overwhelmed. She said, "Let's get this anxiety under control." She prescribed me hydroxyzine and cut back my lorazepam. Hydroxyzine is heads and shoulders above anything I've ever taken before for my anxiety. Giving it a 9 out of 10. Everyone's different, but maybe, if you're reading this, looking for answers, hydroxyzine could help you too."

• Maksy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2015

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I had anxiety that I consider inexpressible. It was as bad as it can get. I took Xanax and it amplified my depression substantially, which increased my anxiety. Seeking a long term treatment rather than an addictive short term relief, I was prescribed Vistaril 50mg. This is a drug similar to Benadryl, but a bit stronger. It is nonaddictive, and DOES fight the anxiety without the side effects of Ativan/Xanax. This WILL NOT kill the anxiety alone. You must be on an SSRI such as Lexapro for this drug to fully combat GAD. I urge everyone to try this drug. There are no risks, and it may help you."

• Mimil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2014

For Anxiety "I had my first (and only so far) panic attack April 14,2014. I thought I was having a heart attack and had my husband take me to the E.R. After EKG was cleared the doctor gave me 2 Xanax and told me I suffered from a panic attack. I have not been the same since. I have had anxiety, arm pain and jaw pain (from tension), heart palpitations, hot flashes etc. I saw my doctor and she set me up with Hydroxyzine and it has been a life saver. 25mg up to 4 times A day as needed. I sleep great and function mostly every day normally. Every now and then I have a bad day , but very far and few between. 100% recommended to everyone."

• Cster
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2013

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I am bipolar and take Celexa and Abilify. My doctor added Vistaril for my anxiety and panic attacks and so far the Vistaril did the trick. I feel human again and not flying all over the place since the Vistaril was added and I haven't had a panic attack for 3 weeks... Hurray for Vistaril."

• JBreezy
• January 25, 2019

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "This should only be taken for acute anxiety. It’s extremely effective for stopping panic attacks and excessive worrying, but it is not good to take if you have to complete tasks. It utterly floors you. If you’ve experienced a traumatic event and do not mind being less functional, it will help greatly, especially if you want to get some sleep. But do not take this regularly before work or exercise. I’m a bodybuilder and run quite a lot, but I only take the medication afterward. I would not recommend long-term use, but I’ve been going on 5 years and it is still astoundingly effective when I start panicking and getting irritable. I usually just take it a couple hours before sleeping or earlier if I’m panicking. So, effective as hell, but floors you, but you will not be dysfunctional or overly foggy. It’s effectiveness is actually on par with Xanax, but there is no euphoria or risk for addiction, which is common in anxiety patients."

• Carol
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2020

For Anxiety "I was prescribed Hydroxyzine by my family, doctor, for a severe allergic reaction to poison ivy. It worked extremely well from the afternoon of the first day! Surprisingly, it calmed my constant anxiety and stress which I have had since being widowed a few years ago! When the prescription was finished and allergy was gone, I discussed it with my dr and he prescribed it as an anxiety suppressant that's refillable and I've been on it for a few months now, and am wishing I had the severe allergic reaction much earlier! What a difference to my anxiety it doesn't interfere with mental thought process, just blunts the triggers of my anxiety. After my husband passed, my former dr had tried different depression meds (sample sizes), and all zombified me...I didn't want to be mentally blank, so after the 3rd med attempt, I told her to stop and I'd just get through. Highly recommend, as long as you understand it blunts; not stops; anxiety. It also helps my ability to turn off problems at bedtime so I can sleep better!"

• Itchy...
• January 21, 2013

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Allergic Urticaria "I was diagnosed with Urticaria at the age of 16 (in 1985 which just came out of the blue) and took an Atarax pill every 3-4 days when I felt the itchiness coming on. It worked 100%. Later in life they suggested I try some other antihistamine (Claritin), which I did and it worked but I have to take a pill every day so I went back to Atarax as I did not suffer from drowsiness (after taking it for so many years). Fortunately in 2011 the Urticaria disappeared and I no longer need any meds for it. If ever I get itchy skin again, Atarax will be my choice."

• CherOT
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2020

For Anxiety "I took very low dose hydroxyzine for anxiety before bed twice. It sedated me so much. But, I woke up with tension, anxiety and rebound adrenaline rush all day. Ended up in ER 1st morning after not realizing it was effects from the drug. Be careful, everyone reacts different."

• Cjprc
• September 26, 2016

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Sedation "Taking Vistaril to help me sleep. I work nights, it's particularly difficult to sleep. This med just helps me to doze off & stay asleep. There's no "drugged" feeling when I wake up. I do feel like it takes a little longer to get fully awake, but don't feel hung over like trazodone made me feel. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a very good non-narcotic sleep aid."

• sierr...
• December 23, 2010

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I have generalized anxiety with agoraphobia. I hadn't had an anxiety attack in awhile and hadn't taken medicines for awhile until a few weeks ago when I attempted going to the mall and had a major panic attack. I went to the doctor and she put me on Vistaril. I used to take Xanax but was left feeling loopy and very tired unable to function. Vistaril works very well for me without that drugged feeling and I don't have to worry about becoming addicted. I love it and would recommend trying it before other medication."

• poppy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 13, 2020

For Pruritus "I will always have warm, fuzzy feelings about hydroxyzine. I don't take it now, but about fifteen years ago I had a mysterious and terrible itchiness of my entire body. It was always present, but was worse if I ate, moved, or did anything that raised my body temperature. Trying to sleep was misery. I went to four doctors before an allergy specialist knew what it was. Dermographism. He prescribed hydroxyzine and the relief was unspeakable. Over the next few weeks or months it slowly resolved and I tapered off of the drug. When you've been in that kind of misery and get that kind of relief the gratefulness is immense."

• Anxie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2014

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "This medicine does what it's supposed to do. A 50mg capsule usually is enough to dispel panic attacks and return me to baseline. I don't take any more because I can't deal with the drowsiness during the day and I take something else for sleeping at night. No benzodiazepine-like euphoria, just simple no-frills relief."

• Steve...
• February 6, 2015

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I'm glad I was prescribed Vistaril. It relives anxiety quickly without all the downsides of Klonopin or Xanax. The drowsiness is more pronounced, but I'll take it over a panic attack. This seems like a good medicine to take as needed. Be careful driving, and remember to rely on natural coping skills as well. To the people experiencing an abnormal amount of drowsiness or nausea, just remember it's temporary. It was totally effective for me, and my anxiety is moderate."