Vistaril User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Kid...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 27, 2015

For Anxiety "I suffer from Anxiety, Depression, and Alcoholism (in recovery). I've been using Vistaril at 50 mg, three times per day for about 6 months now. I find it works well in combination with Neurontin (Gabapentin). I like that the drug is non-addictive and available as a generic with little cost. I get a stuffy nose intermittently, which I believe to be a side effect of Vistaril, but the benefit outweighs this minor side effect. I would recommend trying this drug if you suffer from anxiety. It works very well for me."

• Jes...
• May 4, 2019

For Anxiety "For me, after taking this medication as needed for 3 days, I had no relief for my symptoms. I felt like this med intensified my panic attacks. It is just glorified Benadryl! Meditation, deep breathing exercises, and a long warm bath worked better than this garbage!"

• Tin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 17, 2018

For Anxiety "I’ve taken this medication on and off. I take it whenever I feel overwhelmed and I’m filled with anxiety. This medication helps me relax my mind. It’s also good when I can’t sleep at night. My doctor had told me to try it, and I have a lot of allergies to medication, so this medication has helped me with a lot of different uses: allergies, anxiety, and sedation. So I’m gonna say 10 out of 10. I recommend."

• bre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2016

For Anxiety "This stuff is like an OTC version of Benadryl (it's an antihistamine). It has been helping me wean off of the Klonopin I've been taking to help me sleep for the last 2 years. This stuff takes almost an hour to kick in, but when it does, it almost always kills my anxiety at times when benzos didn't. If you're gonna take it for sleep, take it at least an hour before you plan on going to bed and make sure you have 8 to 9 hours to sleep because it will knock you out. Grogginess is its biggest negative, along with tolerance building up fast, so I try to take every other day if I can, though it's non-addictive and safe to take regularly at least far safer than a benzo."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2013

For Anxiety "I have used Xanax for the past 15 years for severe anxiety and panic attacks...recently my doctor wanted me to try Vistaril instead. It does NOTHING for my symptoms...going to go back to what I know works!"

• Ica...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 17, 2016

For Anxiety "I used to take this medication for panic attacks, and it worked absolute wonders. It took about 30 minutes to kick in but really calmed me down and it wasn't at all addictive. I later found out I have severe hereditary liver problems and it has a bad interaction with what I have to take to keep my liver in check, so I can no longer take it. With the medicines combined I just felt foggy and had to sleep for at least 15 hours if I had to take a Vistaril, I couldn't keep my eyes open and function until I'd slept it off. I'm now trying out Xanax, and I don't really like it, Vistaril kept me calm longer and was just amazing when I needed it. With Xanax the half-life is just terrible and I end up with a worse panic attack than I began with."

• The...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 19, 2017

For Anxiety "I deal with extreme anxiety in a lot of different scenarios, likely arising out of autism. I'm on about 75 mg a day, and I cannot say I have side effects, other than waking up with a pounding heart for a few hours if I drink too heavily. I have had such good effects from the drug to the point where I can actually see major differences in how I interact with people and events and almost see a difference in my personality (for the better) over the past several years. I have recommended Vistaril to several people."

• sol...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 27, 2015

For Anxiety "For anyone taking this medication, do not take it with any kind of antidepressants or mood medication like Celexa, Zoloft, Tegretol, Xanax, or Abilify. Definitely do not take it with Ambien. It works wonders by itself. I've been on it since 2005, it helps with the anxiety symptoms I get from my PTSD. Anytime I feel disoriented or way too anxious where I'm throwing up, it usually takes about 30 to 40 minutes to work. But it's better than the feeling of thinking that you are having a heart attack, because it's just panic. Panic attacks can be managed many ways, I use breathing techniques (child breathing will not work, lol), meditation, and medication. This is how I deal with that small aspect of my PTSD psychosis."

• Roa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 5, 2013

For Allergic Urticaria "Have taken Vistaril for nearly 30 years for hives that seem to be associated with exposure to hot/cold temperatures or emotional stress. A 5mg dose rapidly eliminates hives and has a lasting effect for 2-3 days. My doctor gives me an annual prescription for 30, 25mg tablets which I cut into four pieces. I only take 1/4 tablet, therefore, this very small dose completely resolves the hives for several days with minimal side effects consisting of slight drowsiness. For me, it is a marvelous medicine. Cost, even without insurance, is extremely small."

• CMa...
• November 23, 2019

For Anxiety "My doctor prescribed this medication as needed for anxiety a few days ago. She told me to take 25 to 50 mg a day, as needed. I took 25 mg, and it was horrible. I had chest tightness, felt like I couldn't breathe. Chest pain, the pain was shooting through to my back. I thought about going to the ER. I still had anxiety yesterday, took the Vistaril the day before. Still dealing with anxiety today. I don't think I'll ever take it again. The anxiety I had before wasn't this bad. Just to let everyone know, I don't take benzos for anxiety. One of the reviews for this medication made a comment about people taking benzos, it said that's why people don't like Vistaril, because they would rather have benzos. That is not the case. This medication doesn't work well for some people. I have better results using my DARE app and meditation."

• Bre...
• May 8, 2014

For Anxiety "My experience with it. The medicine works great for itch relief (pruritus) and anxiety. I have Graves' Disease, this was to treat anxiety temporarily after a thyroid storm. The problem I had with it was it made me too drowsy to function normally. I stayed tired and experienced grumpiness and lack of patience. I've taken Xanax and Elavil before and definitely was able to work and socialize normally, unlike with this medicine. There is no way I can take it every four to six hours and function throughout the day. I've never been one to tolerate antihistamines very well, I get the shakes, etc., and experienced the same with Vistaril. All that aside, at night, it did help me sleep and ease the anxiety as it's supposed to."

• Anonymous
• July 11, 2019

For Anxiety "This is really not a drug for people with serious, long-term issues with anxiety. But it's also the lowest-risk prescription a doctor can write, so expect to get this as a first-line treatment in lieu of any personalized care. I have taken Vistaril on and off for nearly 10 years, and while it does help in some specific circumstances, it's just not a particularly effective drug. It basically produces a mild sedative effect that can take some of the edge off of background anxiety. If you take it on a daily basis, expect the benefits to fade somewhat. Increasing the dosage just makes you more drowsy and the side effects worse. If you can identify in advance circumstances that make your anxiety worse, taking a Vistaril before that can help alleviate things a bit. This drug will not stop or even really affect an imminent anxiety or panic attack, and even at its most effective, it won't help with many of the side effects of anxiety (rapid heartbeat, trembling, numbness, etc.)."

• Dia...
• 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."

• Ano...
• August 21, 2010

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."

• Jay...
• May 13, 2011

For Anxiety "I'm on SSD because of severe Social Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar 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."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2019

For Anxiety "This drug is amazingly sedating. After reading the reviews, I was reluctant to take it, thinking it would not work. Boy, was I wrong. Sadly, I am starting antidepressant therapy, and my anxiety is through the roof. I was given Ativan but am reluctant to take it often for fear of tolerance and addiction. The Vistaril has really worked at calming me down after increased anxiety, especially when worrying when trying to fall off to sleep. It shut down the worry and made me slow down, which in my case is what I needed. I only took 10 mg and caution against driving or other activities until you know how it will affect you."

• Mac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 18, 2019

For Anxiety "I have severe anxiety. My first psychiatrist prescribed this to me for anxiety. It did not help but did make me sleep. Now I am going to a new psychiatrist, and he is insisting I try it again! So now I am back on it. The only way it helps relieve anxiety is by knocking you out to sleep! Sure, I’m not anxious when I'm sleeping, but I can’t sleep 24/7!"

• Som...
• August 21, 2018

For Anxiety "I’ve taken Vistaril on and off for more than 12 years. I have PTSD, anxiety, and panic disorder. I’ve tried at least 7 different meds before I was properly diagnosed and treated with the correct medication. Vistaril and Celexa are always my go-to, they have saved my life. Vistaril is great for anxiety and panic. I keep it in my system, and it works!!! Good luck."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2013

For Anxiety "My doctor had prescribed this for me because my anxiety ramps up when I'm trying to sleep. He started me out at 25 mg/day. While on it, I would sleep 16 hours, be a zombie for the 8 I was awake, and have really trippy dreams and terrifying nightmares-both of which felt 100% real, and some of them I had to ask if they happened. I was cut back to 12.5 mg/day, and I'm only sleeping 12 hours and groggy for four. I still have weird dreams, but they don't seem completely real as often. I have not been on it long enough for my body to adjust, so this may lessen as time goes on. It does help with the anxiety and panic attacks, although I won't drive after I've taken it, so I can only take it at home."

• lmm...
• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2012

For Anxiety "I have been on 20mg of Lexapro and 0.5mg of Xanax for about 4 years. It wasn't until last year that I have been vomiting for no reason every morning, even if I wasn't doing anything. After avoiding food and drinks, nothing helped. So, I talked to my doctor, and he got me set up on this medicine. I've never heard of it, but for the past week, I haven't thrown up since. I figured it was due to my anxiety when nothing helped. And no, I'm not pregnant, I'm a male. The only downside for me is the drowsiness, which, like my other pills, my body needs to get used to first before I can actually function. All in all, this medicine kept me from throwing up for about a week, and I'm happy for that."

• blo...
• March 20, 2010

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 Benzodiazepines and she later put me on BuSpar for 8 months, which was also worthless. I have switched doctors and am currently on 0.5 mg of Xanax 2 times a day, and it takes care of all my symptoms."

• kir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 2, 2015

For Anxiety "I have terrible anxiety coupled with really bad tactile disturbances that make me feel like I just want to crawl out of my skin or slough it like a snake. My entire body, including my eyes, felt like it was so dry and flakey I couldn't handle it. This med helps so much with that, and now I am at least comfortable in my skin even when my anxiety is at its worst."

• soc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2012

For Anxiety "Made me very tired and sedated, slowed heart beat and felt like I forgot to breathe. I took one 50 mg pill and it didn't kick in for 45 mins. I'd rather take a 1 mg Xanax for my panic attacks. Woke up in the morning extremely tired and foggy."