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Atarax User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Atarax has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 145 reviews on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Atarax

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  • alp...
  • July 29, 2011

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."

9 / 10
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  • lif...
  • July 13, 2019

For Anxiety "Atarax is very helpful with panic attacks. So far, I take it only when I'm having panic attacks, not at a regular dose. It takes about 30-60 minutes to work and gives me a warm, safe, sleepy feeling."

10 / 10
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  • Ato...
  • April 6, 2009

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 a while."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 16, 2011

For Pain "Good - in combination with gabapentin and hydrocodone for neuropathic pain."

8 / 10
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  • Tr3...
  • October 14, 2010

For Anxiety "I have severe anxiety and panic disorder. I was prescribed 25 mg of Atarax (hydroxyzine), and it does not seem to help whatsoever with my panic attacks or my anxiety level."

3 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 23, 2010

For Anxiety "I can't tolerate Xanax, and this works very well for me."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • December 8, 2011

For Allergies "Best ever for stopping the itch of eczema. Got to get used to the sleepiness, but gets better after long-term use."

10 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 10, 2020

For Anxiety "This medicine, Atarax, is useless for anxiety. All it did was dry me out. I have Sjögren’s syndrome, and this is not a medication to be taken if you already have that immune system disorder."

1 / 10
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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 24, 2018

For Anxiety "It works, but the longer you take it, the less it works for you."

7 / 10
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  • Raj...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 24, 2015

For Anxiety "Helped me a lot, non-addictive, but sometimes it keeps me half sleeping and half awake at nighttime, otherwise, it's a great drug for its calming effect. Thanks."

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 7, 2019

For Allergies "This medicine had the exact reaction for me that I was being treated for - it made me itch on my neck. I feel like I can't contain myself. Did anyone else have this problem?"

2 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 27, 2019

For Anxiety "Helps with panic attacks, except it makes me very irritable. It feels like I am going to snap soon."

5 / 10
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  • Car...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 31, 2012

For Allergies "Best antihistamine ever, excellent for anyone who suffers from viral hives."

9 / 10
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  • Man...
  • February 10, 2016

For Anxiety "Took about 10 minutes to kick in. Felt like a total zombie all night, I was completely useless. The next day I was dizzy. Boo, Atarax!"

1 / 10
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  • Eli...
  • August 8, 2017

For Allergies "I found Atarax as the best antihistamine pills for my allergy. I have eczema, and each time I used Atarax, it helped me a lot."

10 / 10
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  • Nap...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 3, 2015

For Anxiety "Calms and relaxes without grogginess."

8 / 10
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  • Wor...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 30, 2024

For Anxiety "I gotta laugh at the comments about knocking people out. This medication didn’t make me the slightest bit tired! It made me feel calm and didn’t sedate me, so it’s ideal!"

9 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 24, 2021

For Anxiety "Causes relaxation that is frightening, but sometimes necessary with a panic attack! Very sedating, but again necessary to help control intense anxiety when a person cannot!"

10 / 10
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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • November 28, 2016

For Nausea/Vomiting "Only thing that helps nausea for me. Zofran is like taking a placebo, and Phenergan gives me restless legs."

10 / 10
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  • jer...
  • November 11, 2009

For Pain "I have been taking this medication for several months for pain. It has provided minimal relief for arthritic pain."

4 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 25, 2012

For Anxiety "Helps ease tightening of the chest and slows breathing during panic attacks. Chewing tabs works best for me."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 9, 2012

For Anxiety "It did nothing for my anxiety or my panic disorder. It did help me breathe better, though. It cleared my sinuses pretty good."

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  • llw...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 30, 2015

For Anxiety "It caused severe paranoia and ultra sensitivity to all senses."

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  • Anonymous
  • March 16, 2012

For Allergies "Makes me very drowsy."

9 / 10
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  • Sha...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 18, 2016

For Anxiety "I was prescribed Atarax for my anxiety disorder. It did not help at all and only made me so tired I couldn't function. Definitely a waste!"

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