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Atarax (hydroxyzine): 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.
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hydroxyzine: This medicine is very effective if I need to calm down immediately, but it makes me really sleepy and keeps me from thinking clearly. I prefer the feeling of klonopin because it doesn't make me as tired, but I'm glad I have both because I can take the Vistaril at night to relax.
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Atarax (hydroxyzine): 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.
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Atarax (hydroxyzine): 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.
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Vistaril (hydroxyzine): I've been taking Vistaril 25 mg for 3 weeks and it has not helped me what so ever. At first I felt a little less nervous but when I had to go to an assembly it kicked right back up! Now I'm getting ready to get on Lexapro. Hopefully this drug works for me.
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hydroxyzine: This is a great medicine for my bipolar child, for anxiety. I asked my own doctor for some when I found Ativan too sedating for daytime anxiety. I found it works even better when it came to muscle tension and racing thoughts than any other anti-anxiety medicine I've taken.
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Vistaril (hydroxyzine): It works really well for panic and anxiety although it seems like if I take enough of it to get rid of the panic feeling, then I feel depressed. I think benzodiazepines do a better job, but it's nice to have a non-addictive alternative.
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Vistaril (hydroxyzine): I have PTSD with flashbacks/anxiety and don't want to take benzodiazepines because I'm also an addict. While Vistaril doesn't work quite as well, it does help and I feel better about taking it.
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Vistaril (hydroxyzine): 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.
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Atarax (hydroxyzine): 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.
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