User Reviews for Hydroxyzine

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine): The pill really works when you have the right dosage.

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.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine): I have Chronic Anxiety associated with PTSD and chronic panic attacks. I was given this for about 4 months with no effect on my panic whatsoever. I had a doctor that was dead set against Benzodiazapines and she later put me on BuSpar for 8 months which was also worthless. I have switched doctors and am currently on 0.5mg of Xanax 2 x day and it takes care of all my symptoms.

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.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine): I get really bad panic attacks and suffer from panic disorder with agoraphobia. My doctor tries to steer away from benzos because of the addiction factor, which is understandable. However, Vistaril has done nothing for me. It's as if I'm taking sugar pills. If I'm suffering from an exceptionally bad panic attack, I still have to be taken to the E.R. where they give me benzos anyway.

Atarax (hydroxyzine): 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): 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): 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.

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.

Atarax (hydroxyzine): "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

Vistaril (hydroxyzine): I take 200mg a day and find that it helps great with my anxiety. I've taken benzodiazepines and they weren't as helpful. This really is a great medicine.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine): I do feel like this medicine calms me, without any side effects whatsoever. Not for someone looking for a mood change like with benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin). I love that it doesn't make me tired or loopy feeling. That said, my anxiety is not as bad as some people have it, so maybe this is not strong enough for others. No withdrawal or addictive qualities make it definitely worth trying before going to something stronger, though.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine): I don't think it works all that great. I don't feel any side effects.

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.

hydroxyzine: It doesn't work at ALL for anxiety.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine): I have been taking Vistaril for 3 years. It really as helped my stress level go down.

Atarax (hydroxyzine): 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.

hydroxyzine: I find this medication works pretty well for my anxiety. I seem to just forget about all the stuff that has been clustered up in my head. There is a extreme downside to this medication for me unfortunately as it makes me very sedated and drowsy. It's definitely a good thing to take if you wake up in the middle of the night and have panic attacks, but you could get 6 hours more of sleep and you will still be tired from the medication. I would say it doesn't completely get rid of my anxiety, but it helps out a lot in a sedative type way. Dont take this if you have a driving job because it feels like you could fall asleep anywhere.

Atarax (hydroxyzine): 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.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine): I take Vistaril for anxiety and it helps a lot. It does make me tired, but that's okay because I also have trouble sleeping due to the anxiety.

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