Atarax for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 4)
Atarax has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 98 reviews for the treatment of Anxiety. 46% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 37% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Atarax
- Dandi
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 10, 2020
"This medicine Atarax is useless for anxiety. All it did was dry me out. I have Sjögren’s syndrome and this is not a medication to be taken if you already have that immune system disorder."
- Manda
- February 10, 2016
"Took about 10 minutes to kick in. Felt like a total zombie all night, I was completely useless. The next day I was dizzy. Boo, atarax!"
Frequently asked questions
- Can you take hydroxyzine for anxiety and sleep?
- Why was Atarax discontinued?
- Can hydroxyzine be taken long-term?
- Does Benadryl help with or cause anxiety?
- llwyatt
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 30, 2015
"It caused severe paranoia and ultra sensitivity to all senses."
- Anonymous
- September 23, 2010
"I can't tolerate Xanax and this works very well for me."
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- Apple
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 24, 2018
"It works but the longer you take it the less it works for you."
- Raj
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 24, 2015
"Helped me a lot, non addictive, but some times it keeps me half sleeping and half awake at night time, otherwise its a great drug for its calming effect. Thanks"
More FAQ
- When can I start drinking if I’m no longer taking hydroxyzine?
- Can you take antihistamines when pregnant?
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 9, 2012
"It did nothing for my anxiety or my panic disorder. It did help me breathe better though. It cleared my sinuses pretty good."
- Eano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 27, 2019
"Helps with panic attacks except it makes me very irritable. It feels like I am going to snap soon"
- Shann...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 18, 2016
"I was prescribed Atarax for my anxiety disorder. It did not help at all & only made me so tired I couldn't function. Definitely a waste!"
- CMMAR
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 18, 2017
"Was prescribed for anxiety, and instead it threw me into the worst full blown panic attack I have ever had.! Totally out of my mind!"
- Napit...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 3, 2015
"Calms and relaxes without grogginess"
- Anonymous
- January 25, 2012
"Helps Ease Tightening Of The Chest And Slows Breathing During Panic Attacks. Chewing Tabs Works Best For Me."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 20, 2012
"Didn't help, just made me tired."
- chris
- May 23, 2015
"It's not really helping anything"
- Helper
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 24, 2021
"Causes relaxation that is frightening, but sometimes necessary with panic attack! Very sedating, but again necessary to help control intense anxiety when a person cannot!"
- sweet...
- January 11, 2016
"Literally did nothing for my anxiety. Made me really sleepy but not sleepy enough to pass out. It just made me super sluggish."
- Austi...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 18, 2016
"Did absolutely nothing for me. If I could rate a 0 I would."
- lookn...
- June 25, 2010
"I just started taking hydroxyzine. It kind of helps take the anxiety away but makes me feeling like I have no energy. Maybe my body needs to adjust to it."
- RickC
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 19, 2018
"Helps with my allergic reactions to soaps, creams, and lotions. Does not provide any noticable anxiety relief. "
- Sue
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 18, 2021
"Woke up late had to get someone to make my coffee confused very tired when I awoke had to hold onto walls when I walked"
- Jake
- April 16, 2021
"Allergies, anxiety, pain, addiction"
- Sick
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 4, 2022
"It works for me only 2 hours after taking it (50 mg) , my anxiety goes away and I get more control. I tried taking it with alimemazin for sleep , and it was too much for me"
- Anonymous
- July 21, 2021
"My doctor gave me this for helping me to relax and sleep. I take 175mg at night and I'm still wide awake and need better sleep meds"
- Anonymous
- July 19, 2021
"doesn't do a thing"
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"Atarax is very helpful with panic attacks, so far I take it only when I'm having panic attacks, not at a regular dose, it takes about 30-60 minutes to work and gives me a warm, safe, sleepy feeling."