Vistaril and Nausea: What Users Say
Reviews for Vistaril
- Ste...
- February 6, 2015
For Anxiety "I'm glad I was prescribed Vistaril. It relieves anxiety quickly without all the downsides of Klonopin or Xanax. The drowsiness is more pronounced, but I'll take it over a panic attack. This seems like a good medicine to take as needed. Be careful driving, and remember to rely on natural coping skills as well. To the people experiencing an abnormal amount of drowsiness or nausea, just remember it's temporary. It was totally effective for me, and my anxiety is moderate."
- Lea...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 9, 2019
For Anxiety "My psychiatrist prescribed me Vistaril for anxiety after trying plenty of other drugs (Celexa, Lexapro, and Klonopin). I was also trying other drugs like Prozac, Ritalin, and Intuniv. The first couple of days it made me tired, but like with all antihistamines I've ever taken, it wears off incredibly quickly, and I build a tolerance quite quickly. I was specifically prescribed it for anxiety, but as far as that goes, I haven't noticed a difference whatsoever. My anxiety is pretty severe, and I've had it since I was really young. Although everyone is different, and this will work differently for everyone, I have been taking it for about three and a half weeks, and the only reason I still take it is because I get nausea and allergies. But I haven't noticed a dent in my anxiety with it. I've always needed something relatively strong for my anxiety."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 26, 2019
For Nausea/Vomiting "I started getting extremely sick and nauseous (about 5 weeks ago) to the point that I had to go to the ER. IV Zofran didn’t do anything for me. They gave me IV fluid since I was so dehydrated, then I went home, still extremely nauseous. I remember my mom telling me that she used Vistaril for morning sickness while she was pregnant with my brothers (do male babies make people more nauseous?). I take Vistaril for my anxiety so I have it on my 24/7. I pulled over and took 100 mg (I was desperate. I normally took 50 mg). By the time I got home from the ER, I was able to breathe without feeling nauseous. Sadly, after 5 weeks of taking it, it’s stopped working as well, but it still works. Hopefully, it won’t fully stop working because I’m still nauseous if I don’t take it."
- che...
- March 21, 2008
For Nausea/Vomiting "I have had terrible nausea and vomiting for the last 3 months. My doctor put me on this, and it has worked miracles. I am very grateful for it."
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- November 3, 2012
For Nausea/Vomiting "I took Paxil for years for menopause symptoms. I tried to go off it several times but had relentless nausea and vomiting. Vistaril worked really well to end this and made it possible to get off Paxil."
- Qua...
- October 12, 2019
For Allergies "Only med that knocks out itching from allergies from outdoors, too, medication reactions for me. About all it does do, other than occasionally relieve nausea."
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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."