Vistaril User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Mjano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2018

For Anxiety "I took this at bedtime to help my anxiety. I started sleeping less and less, increased panic attacks, weight loss, and paranoia. I felt like a meth addict after about a month I realized it was the meds and I wasn't going crazy! Don't take this stuff it was seriously terrifying!"

• SPIKE...
• July 28, 2015

For Pain "I take OxyContin 60 mg 3x a day, and Roxicodone 15 mg 4x a day for chronic back/neck pain. Sometimes I do too much walking or get severe neck pain that the pain meds don't control. I add one 25 mg Vistaril, and it enhances my pain meds' effectiveness. About 3 to 4 hours later, I become EXTREMELY drowsy and often fall asleep, not good in the middle of the afternoon! I think the occasional Ativan is almost as helpful, w/o all the sedation. Good drug, only if I can afford to be asleep."

• sammy
• May 24, 2017

For Anxiety "horrible medication! Was given this antihistamine for anxiety, it gave me hallucinations and nightmares about people dying and cartoon animal trying to kill me. The feeling didn't go away the next day. It took me two days to get it out of my system. Worst medication ever!!!!"

• Spazkay
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2016

For Anxiety "This med causes me severe headaches and helps with anxiety some, but the pain in my head only grows worse each day, along with blurred vision, highly increased appetite, and dry mouth. Not worth the daily headaches. Using an antihistamine for anxiety and blood pressure meds like clonidine, said to help with my ADHD that does nothing for my focus, is a mixture of insanity. I'm over the Vistaril after a month of more intense headaches every day."

• Anonymous
• December 2, 2009

For Pain "I was given Vistaril 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."

• unico...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2019

For Sedation "Prescribed 25 mg Vistaril, 1 to 2 pills as needed at night for sedation and anxiety. On the first 3 nights, it made me sleep very deeply. Woke up several times, gritting my teeth. Next day, felt drunk and slept way too much. I was irritable and overwhelmed by everything. The 4th night, which was last night, I didn't sleep as well and woke up way too early. Also, the drunk, drowsy feeling is gone. I may quit taking it but am going to stick with it another week to see how it helps with anxiety."

• toomu...
• December 19, 2013

For Anxiety "Was given Vistaril 25 mg for anxiety during pregnancy for traumatic events that were affecting my unborn son. Makes me pretty sleepy, but it has taken the sharp, painful edge off my anxiety within 24 hrs. I have noticed my unborn son has stopped being so painfully active and has returned to normal activity, and the heart rate has returned to normal."

• jjpv
• April 22, 2017

For Anxiety "I had some sudden insomnia problems this winter. Took a while to find out the underlying cause was anxiety. At first, since I only thought it was insomnia, the Ambien I got prescribed didn't work. I was going on 5 days with only an hour of sleep, so I visited a psych. Vistaril worked that night and ever since. At first, I took it as needed (2-3/day), then after a couple of weeks, I was just doing 1 at night for sleep. Crazy dreams similar to Benadryl. I ran out 3 weeks ago and wanted to see how I would fare. Not good. Just got it prescribed again and looking to jump back into a proper sleep cycle and keep it as a safety stash. It's not 100%, there may be a night here and there, but it felt like a literal lifesaver rescuing me from 5 sleepless days M/22."

• Diane
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 5, 2023

For Anxiety "Made me very depressed and I only took 25 mg. I also take Klonopin and these two meds do not belong together. I think that the doctor who gave me these needs to retire. I just had an awful spaced-out feeling and was very depressed."

• melanie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2018

For Anxiety "Vistaril is nothing but a glorified antihistamine. It did nothing for my anxiety but made me feel... um... uncomfortably high, I guess? I was avoiding having to take this (the bottle was sitting in the cabinet) and decided I needed to try one. Well, it didn't do anything. I feel dizzy, drunk, and I feel like I am suffering from insane depersonalization. I want to get this out of my system now."

• Anonymous
• March 27, 2011

For Anxiety "This medicine only stops the physical effects of my anxiety, but mentally I'm still suffering. So I'm still suffering greatly, only this time, no one notices, which is alright, I guess. It's not for me. But everyone reacts differently, so if you need to, try it out and see if it works for you. Good luck."

• Nicko...
• January 5, 2017

For Anxiety "I was prescribed 25 mg and was advised to take it as needed up to 4 times a day, and still nothing. I realize that with other medications, you should take it for 4 weeks or so to start to feel a difference, but anxiety medicine should work shortly after taking it, right? Unfortunately, when I called my Dr., I had to 'give it time,' even though people with anxiety don't really have time. So frustrating. $50 without a coupon just to have the same anxious rage I already had."

• Bubbles
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 2, 2017

For Anxiety "30 years ago in my first marriage. I was severely abused. I was trying to commit suicide, always fighting, crying, and hallucinating. My doctor put me on Vistaril, and it changed my life. First, it made me not care about what my ex-husband was doing. I became more confident and was able to get myself out of that situation. Now I have been prescribed it again due to surgery, and I am planning on replacing my citalopram, loratadine, and hopefully, with God on my side, grasp at a better future."

• Natalie...
• November 23, 2015

For Anxiety "I was given vistaril. It did nothing for my anxiety. I've been taking it for about 7 months. It hasn't done a thing for for. I took 50mgs four times a day. I hate this medication. I was on klonopin which I took for 24 yrs. I went through a lot of withdrawal. Overall not a good medication."

• Court...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 22, 2020

For Anxiety "I used to take Hydroxyzine pretty regularly. It used to help a lot when I was on other anxiety meds, and when I needed an extra boost. I stopped taking it for a good few months, but the last few times I've taken it have been awful. Took one today and yeah, it helped me sleep a bit, but I was jittery, anxious, and restless."

• Cmon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2022

For Anxiety "Reading these reviews made my anxiety worse about taking this drug. But let me tell you it helps. I’m on 50mg and I only take it as needed so if I’m feeling anxious I take and start to feel better within 15-20min. Definitely makes you a little sleepy but not to the point where you can’t do anything. And a bit of a dry mouth but other than that it works great."

• Beth
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2019

For Anxiety "I have been taking Vistaril for about 5 days as a replacement for Klonepin. I loved the low dose Klonepin but after several years it now has affected my short term memory. The Vistaril, since it is like an antihistamine, has such drying effects on me that I am always hoarse and have migraines due to dehydration. My anxiety is not severe but it does alter my personality when it's bad. I don't find that this rx helps me at all. I still have my anxiety ticks, chest pain and Shortnes Of Breath (SOB). Did this rx have a dehydrating effect on anyone else? I will try to take this at different times during the day to see if that helps."

• Graci...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2024

For Sedation "I use this to sleep every night. I take the lowest dose because of how strong it is. I take it around 9 pm otherwise I can't wake up the next morning until 11. LOVE THIS MED! It has taken away my insomnia and I have very little drowsiness the next day, yes I have some but that's a part of taking meds. This is the best non-addictive sedative. I would only recommend for sleep and at night; it's like Benadryl. It's not meant for daytime and I have never taken it during the day... it would turn me into a vegetable. As far as I know, this med works great for one thing. Allergies at night and sleep. Anxiety during the day? Allergies. NO. Amazing med for nighttime. Take a very low dose. Otherwise, you won't wake up for 10-11 hours. This med is a lifesaver."

• Dyl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2014

For Anxiety "I was pretty disappointed by Vistaril. I asked my psychiatrist about it hoping it helps in addition with the Zoloft I was taking to cure my itchiness, anxiety, sedation, and allergies. The only thing I saw improve were my allergies, and not by much. Yes I have only been on Vistaril 12 days, but still I was disappointed with the results. One Benadryl and one Zyrtec a night was more helpful than this. Oh well I guess I'll have to keep looking."

• DaniG
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2015

For Sedation "I have been dealing with insomnia on and off for over 10 years. I have always managed it with OTC meds like Unisom. Finally decided to see a doc about it after having to take 3-4 Unisom a night (I was feeling like a zombie till 10 a.m.!). She prescribed 25 mg of Vistaril - take one at bedtime. Last night was my first time using it, and it took a few hours to get me to sleep. All night I had weird, vivid dreams, and it was hard to tell if I was asleep or awake. I felt on the brink of deep sleep but still awake. It's hard to describe. I am going to give it a week and see how it goes. I was a bit groggy this morning, but not like on Unisom."

• Anonymous
• June 6, 2010

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."

• Wca
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2017

For Anxiety "Was put on this temporarily for anxiety but it doesn't work for me!! No relief from my anxiety whatsoever and it made me slightly sleepy...I'm not sure why this is even considered anti-anxiety?! It's basically Benadryl!!! I think it's prescribed over other meds because it's not addicting, which is a plus lol"

• Insom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2022

For Anxiety "This stuff is terrible. Doctor prescribed for anxiety and insomnia. Sure it helps you sleep through the night but you wake up feeling major brain fog and just wanting to go back to sleep. Almost like a hangover after a night of heavy drinking. And I guess you don’t think about your anxiety because you’re so tired. Also, apparently really bad for you and linked to memory loss if used long term. 0 stars."

• Dee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2019

For Anxiety "I was prescribed this medication for insomnia and anxiety. Prescription said take 2 pills 25 mg twice daily as needed. I took one pill before sleep and it did not help at all for a couple days. Then I tried 2 pills. Walked to my bedroom and passed out en route. I was knocked unconscious. Woke up with severely broken ankle and drenched in sweat on bedroom floor. Very terrifying experience I regret taking these pills. No warning of this effect was mentioned to me. I blacked out from them. I was also taking Trintillex for about 2 weeks for depression. Don't know if this contributed to the blackout. I was told they were mild like benadryl but calming. Not the case for me. Too late now have 2 more weeks of broken ankle non weight bearing and I am very angry I was prescribed this drug."

• Dixon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2015

For Sedation "I have chronic insomnia, my doctor had me on 2 mg of Xanax, which worked great. When I switched doctors, they wouldn't write prescriptions for Xanax. Put me on Restoril, didn't work. Now I've been on 50 mg Vistaril for several nights. It helps me sleep pretty well, but during the day I feel so out of it. I am so dizzy and lightheaded, even when I'm sitting, I feel like I'm going to pass out! If this keeps up, I don't think I'll be able to continue this medication."