Hydroxyzine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 16, 2012

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I have generalized anxiety disorder. I had only been on Buspar before and it gave me horrible side effects. What I find with Vistaril is that it takes the edge off my anxiety, which means I can actually relax now sometimes the anxiety is not as chronic when I'm on it. I can handle high-stress situations better now, too, because the medicine makes it manageable and diminishes the physical symptoms of anxiety. It's been especially helpful in combination with therapy. And no side effects! Although it's not as effective when I start to feel panic symptoms, it has kept me from having full-blown panic attacks on multiple occasions."

• Chris...
• November 7, 2013

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I have been taking 25 mg of Vistaril once per day for about the past month. I take it at night. I have depression and anxiety pretty bad with the anxiety being the stronger of the two issues. I can't handle stress very well at all either. I am taking 40mg of Prozac a day also. The Vistaril at first, made me drowsy and lethargic. It took me about a week to adjust. Now I feel much better. I can sleep at night and feel decent when I wake up. It's not perfect but I am not getting any side effects and it's improved my life. I would recommend trying it but I would only take at night and do not drive after taking it until you get used to it."

• Panic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2024

For Anxiety "I request Xanax from my prescriber because I frequently have panic attacks due to anxiety and high stress (I'm a manager). I actually was just in a panic attack and took one of these, and within 10 minutes, I feel very relaxed. I would recommend it for panic attacks and anxiety. I only take it when I need it, so that may affect how effective it is for me."

• Emeto...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2012

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Nausea/Vomiting "I suffer from anxiety and I've tried a lot of medicines that just destroyed my stomach. I also have a "sensitive" stomach. Along with a phobia of vomiting. So add that up and stir in insomnia, makes for a very unhappy me. Vistaril has helped with the nervous stomach aches, the anxiety induced vomiting, and my anxiety while helping my Lunesta be more effective. This medicine is awesome."

• Cindy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 1, 2020

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Pruritus "I have been taking 25 mg of Atarax up to four times a day for 30 years.. I was given this because of my constant itching and rashes. It has saved my life. I have allergy's to so many things. When I'm stung by an insect or come in contact with an allergy trigger I take a higher dose and it has saved me from using a epi pen. I also have used it to sleep. I don't have anxiety. Perhaps Atarax is why. I don't have trouble with sleepiness on the lower dose. So I function fine in the day time when I take it. Your body gets used to it."

• Anonymous
• October 12, 2011

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I have moderate to severe anxiety associated with a very unhealthy self-esteem. It is a terrible thing because I am generally a very rational person. As a result, I have extreme difficulty telling someone how I feel and of hurting another person's feelings. (I would never want another person to suffer the way I do). My symptoms usually begin with increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, nausea and pain in the chest/throat area, hyperventilation which will sometimes throw me into panic mode and extreme negative thinking that I am unable to deviate from. I was prescribed Vistaril 25mg up to 4 times daily as needed. I how found it very effective so far for immediate relief but it does cause drowsiness."

• Radio...
• June 2, 2014

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I was prescribed Vistaril for bad panic attacks, as needed. I was put on Celexa, and less than an hour after taking it, I felt extreme fear and had the worst panic attack I've ever experienced. I called my doctor immediately and was told to go ahead and take the Vistaril. It calmed me down in less than 15 minutes. It did however, make me so drowsy that I found it impossible to stay awake. Thank goodness I have it on hand for my next attempt with Wellbutrin."

• ok42day
• December 6, 2010

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."

• Anonymous
• November 8, 2008

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."

• BJBD
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2015

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "This med. is a double edge sword. My Dr. prescribed VISTARIL for my anxiety. It took 3 weeks to wean off Clonopin----never stop cold turkey. By the 3rd. week I was only on Vistaril. At 4 weeks the Vistaril was working better than anything I have EVER taken for acute anxiety. I was truly amazed and happy. So why did I only give it a 5 rating ? ? ? A DRAMATIC increase in appetite and a even more DRAMATIC weight gain. 13 pounds in one month. As good as Vistaril works I am going to have to go off of it. In 15 years I have gained no weight and I have not experienced hunger like this in my life. So, I will ween off, then work like crazy to shed this weight...not looking forward to that. I am sad :("

• Tilaaa
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 5, 2019

For Anxiety "So I know everyone's body is different some meds work for others and some don't. But I will say this medication really does help me anytime I'm feeling anxious or having a panic attack I will take one and even though it takes a while to kick in it really does help. I'm also prescribed clonazepam and I take that with it and that really helps but on the days that I don't take the clonazepam the hydroxyzine makes me feel really drowsy really relaxed it like removes all the tension and the nervousness and the anxiousness from my body I hope that this helps."

• Storken
• October 19, 2013

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I have general anxiety disorder and I'm prone to panic attacks. Being afraid of benzo and it's addictiveness, I got this prescribed. So far it has worked great if I take 2 pills at once, and the effect lasts for about 10 hours. I haven't really felt the hangover part people talk about, nor have I experienced headaches. The only thing I really have to complain about is that the breathing can get almost too relaxed at times, so when I fall asleep I wake up with a shortness of breath, as if my lungs forgot to inhale. It's no big deal though, happens maybe 3 times a night and it wakes me up. And I guess it would be nice to have a pill that takes away anxiety but doesn't make you tired (I sleep like a baby after 30 minutes after taking atarax)"

• Reba
• August 23, 2019

For Pain "Could not figure out why the only time my tooth ( and thereby entire jaw ) only stopped hurting at night... I take hydroxyzine and gabapentin together at night for anxiety. No more mystery! The two together should be ALL they prescribe for tooth pain! Why is no one screaming this from the rooftops for people with tooth pain??? Best remedy ever, hands down."

• honest
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 13, 2014

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I suffer from Anxiety, Major Depression & Insomnia I'm taking Vistaril for the Anxiety I'm on 50MG 4 times a day when reading most of you said it made you pretty sleepy... I feel normal for the first time in 40 yrs like maybe I can have a life now... My experience so far has been a great one :o) I DON'T GET Drowsy At All LIKE I SAID THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I FEEL 100% Normal... I take two Seroquel 100MG in the AM For Major Depression... That doesn't make me Drowsy at all when I read about Vistaril and Seroquel people say they are drowsy and lethargic Not ME I Feel Great!!! I Also take Seroquel 300MG at Bedtime along with 30MG Restoril at Bedtime... The only side effects I have is movements in my neck & the chills Yep that's it."

• Amanda...
• March 11, 2017

For Sedation "I am 26 years and have been prescibed this medication for anxiety. I took it for the first time yesterday at around 2pm. I watched TV for about 20 mins and found it extremely hard to keep my eyes open at all. I fell asleep and didn't wake up until around 7pm. I woke up, had a snack, and fell back asleep until 5am. I was up for an hour and felt weak and had no energy. I went back to sleep (I tried my hardest to stay awake). It is now 3:30pm the next day and I feel groggy, weak, and still so tired. Needless to say that will be the first and last time I take it."

• cindy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2019

For Sedation "I was prescribed this for sleep. It makes me sleepy, but causes a lot of jerking and panicky feeling as I'm falling asleep and causes me to wake up in the middle of the night with confusion and jerking reflexes. Will not take it again."

• Jessi...
• May 4, 2019

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "For me, after taking this medication as needed for 3 days I had no relief for my symptoms. I felt like this med intensified my panic attacks. It is just gloried Benadryl! Meditation, deep breathing exercises and a long warm bath worked better than this garbage!"

• Jevair
• January 26, 2020

For Sedation "mM dr acted as if this was a miracle drug as I've suffered from insomnia/anxiety for years. I was prescribed buspirone with the hydroxyzine & I see no difference & I'm so disappointed. I'm on 25mg if both, the hydroxyzine I have every every 8 hrs. I'd done better sticking with my benadryl, with that at least I could get 4 hours sleep each night ! I'm just so disappointed Good luck guys"

• Anonymous
• August 14, 2012

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Pain "I have some conditions and I'm on pain 24/7. I use Fentanyl 100mcg every 72 hours and Percocet 2 each 6 hours. I have others medications; but with Vistaril I don't have to use the dosages of Percocet as prescribe it. I'm a veteran."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2017

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "Let me start by with the obvious disclaimer, everyone is different, and your milage may very. Also always follow your doctors advice. I am leaving my experience, as I hope it will help others. I suffer from severe anxiety, not the mild kind of anxiety. For the last month I have been having as many as 3-4 panic attacks a day, when I was prescribed this I was very skeptical. I have been prescribed almost every medication, for anxiety including Xanax, Klonopin , and Ativan. When I first started taking this 50mgs of Vistaril, I didn't feel that It was having any effect. In fact it wasn't until, after I had run out and didn't get it refilled that I noticed it had been making a sizable difference. For me it wasn't a cure, but it was a useful tool."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2013

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety "I have used Xanax for the past 15 years for severe anxiety and panic attacks...recently my doctor wanted me to try Vistaril in stead..it does NOTHING for my symptoms...going to go back to what I know works! "

• Alan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2021

For Sedation "I've had chronic insomnia for almost 5 months now and my psychiatrist prescribed me hydroxyzine, worked well for the first few days before it just stopped working for me. I started taking it and needing more just to feel a mild sedative effect until the point where it just did nothing anymore. A few weeks passed and I decided to try it again in which it worked and made me sleep easily, but once again a sort of tolerance built up again and it stopped working. Overall, it is good for short term use but not for anything chronic, don't take too much or it will make you very groggy as well."

• Amonzo
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 24, 2016

For Anxiety "I have been taking hydroxyzine for social phobia and chronic anxiety and panic attacks for over 7 years. It is the only med that has helped. I tried everything! Helps with sleep. Works like a Xanax and klonopin where you take as needed. But I also take at night for sleep. I would definitely recommend!!!!"

• Jack
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 2, 2021

For Anxiety "I took Hydroxyzine Hcl 10mg for night time anxiety and insomnia for 5 years. I will say it helped me through some hard years but came with costs. My brain is not as healthy as before and my memory and sleep patterns are forever changed. I developed ADD type symptoms over the 5 years. Knowing its an antihistamine it probably shouldn't be used as an anxiety medicine but it has anxiolytic effects and is a mild serotonin antagonist which boosts mood. These benefits shouldn't outweigh the costs of using an anti cholinergic drug longterm which can cause serious side effects, but providers freely prescribe it out instead of benzo's all the time due to high risks of addiction for benzos (hydrox isn't addicting for most people). Overall, I wish I had not taken it and had other options like I do now. It helped and ruined my life over the 5 year span."