User Reviews for Atarax

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: 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.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Sedation: Made me so tired could not focus or stand up, it pretty much sedated me slept like a baby. Doctor said it would make me sleepy because of a bad allergic reaction to Testim so it sedated me to keep me from scratching my rash.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I was prescribed Atarax for one specific reason. I am having an MRI done and am extremely claustrophobic. I was prescribed 50mg pills. I was given 4 pills. I am to take 1 pill first to see how it effects me and then I can decide if I need another one. I took one for the first time last night and I became very sleepy. I am also on Tylenol 3 for pain. My eyes could barely stay up. However, once I closed my eyes, I was up every hour on the hour. Not sure if that is because of the anticipation of my MRI or what. I was very relaxed however, but do not suffer the anxiety attacks as bad as I did years ago and my heart goes out to those who do. I will take the two pills at MRI and give my review again then.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I can't tolerate Xanax and this works very well for me.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Pain: I have been taking this medication for several months for pain. It has provided minimal relief for Arthritic pain.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Allergies: Works great against allergy (25mg) and also somewhat against asthma (due to the anticholinergic properties: dilates the airways). When taking Atarax I can reduce the amount of asthma reliever medication (terbutaline). Side effects: Drowsiness (in the beginning), headache (disappeared after the third pill), muscle twitches and some muscle aches.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I had been taking Xanax and Lexapro for generalized anxiety disorder. The Xanax, at 0.25 mg, made me a zombie. Atarax at 50 mg 3 times a day works very well for me and I am able to function at work as well. The sedative effects wore off after a few days.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Pruritus: Worked well for hay fever related itching.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Pain: This medicine did not help me.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Pruritus: This is the absolute best I've ever taken for an undiagnosed itchy rash on my skin which I have had for several years.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Interstitial Cystitis: Atarax was very effective in treating interstitial cystitis. I could not take the generic form. I was told when I went to get a refill that it had been taken off the market. Nothing has helped me as much as Atarax.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Pain: Good - in combination with gabapentin and hydrocodone for neuropathic pain.

Atarax (hydroxyzine) for Allergies: Best ever for stopping itch of eczema. Got to get used to the sleepiness, but gets better after long term use.