User Reviews for Vistaril

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: 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) for Sedation: I have tried Ambien, Cymbalta, Clonazepam, etc for insomnia. All have had the opposite effect - keeping me awake worse than if I hadn't taken anything. Nothing has helped me sleep as well as Vistaril, with no side effects. I wake up refreshed every morning without any fatigue.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: 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.

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

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: 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.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Nausea/Vomiting: I have had terrible nausea and vomiting for the last 3 months my dr. put me on this and it has worked miracles I am very greatful for it.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: 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.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: 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.

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

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Allergic Urticaria: My Doctor diagnosed me with dermatographia, and prescribed Singulair and Alavert. The condition lessened, but did not go away. I would still break out into hives on a daily basis, though they were not as frequent and covered a smaller portion of my body. After a few months, she prescribed Vistaril in place of Alavert, and kept me on the Singulair. Almost immediately, I noticed a significant change! For the first time in months, I went an entire day without any hives - though I had to take the capsule four times a day. If I took fewer capsules, my hives would come back. I did experience severe drowsiness and a slight "euphoric" feeling, but it lessened over time.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Pain: I have seen vistaril prescribed a number of times for pain, especially muscle pain. I found it useless for pain itself, but it was great to potentiate opiates and stop rashes that might develop

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

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: 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.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Pain: I was given vistairl for pain soon after a neck fusion. The surgeon refused to believe that I was in such severe pain after he "fixed" me. Within hours of taking the medication I was in a deep fog. I could not concentrate or think clearly. This medicine also made my legs ache and I could not sleep until this medication was out of my system.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Pain: Awesome, works like magic!!

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I've been using Vistaril for over a year now, went up from 25mg once to 4 times a day, I have to take 2-3 for it to work for ONE panic attack, considering I'm in school, this is very bad because it makes me fall asleep in school or driving on the way home. For me this medicine is very ineffective.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I'm on SSD because of severe Social Anxiety Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder II with panic, and OCD. I've run the gamut with benzos and frankly, am better off without them. They're too addicting. Vistaril is a nice alternative. It's milder and is about 75% as effective as say, Klonopin or Ativan. It works for me.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: 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.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Pain: This medication made me very nervous and depressed. Almost like the effects I had from oxycodone. I had to stop taking it after 4 days.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I have take 25mg twice a day or once a day with good relief. Twice a day is better. As soon as I stop it I get slight panic, but I also feel like I'm not able to concentrate when people are talking. It's a strange feeling and then I get pain in my left ribs, under my arms and left upper back. Then I wonder if I'm going to faint or have a heart attack. It's a constant roller-coaster of high and low adrenaline. A small dose of beta blocker worked well for anxiety, but when you are sick, you need a little adrenaline to combat inflammation. It's an awful balancing act.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I have generalized anxiety with some panic-type feelings (impending doom) a few times a week. I had a few weeks of postpartum depression about 10 years, and the only thing I could tolerate was a low-dose Paxil. My doctor prescribed Celexa for my anxiety and after taking 1/2 a 20 mg tab this morning, I have experienced some awful side effects. My doctor prescribed Vistaril, which I will begin tomorrow. Hopefully this will work for me, and I thank you all for posting feedback on this drug.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Anxiety: I have generalized anxiety with agoraphobia. I hadn't had an anxiety attack in awhile and hadn't taken medicines for awhile until a few weeks ago when I attempted going to the mall and had a major panic attack. I went to the doctor and she put me on Vistaril. I used to take Xanax but was left feeling loopy and very tired unable to function. Vistaril works very well for me without that drugged feeling and I don't have to worry about becoming addicted. I love it and would recommend trying it before other medication.

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) for Nausea/Vomiting: I suffered with "nervous stomach" for years and did not know it. I tried everything over the counter and then some Vistaril has dramatically changed my life .