Vistaril for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 5)

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

"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."

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

"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."

• Natalie...
• November 23, 2015

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"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"

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

"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."

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

"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."

• Lindz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2018

"I have bipolar manic depression, extreme anxiety and extreme OCD of hair pulling (trichtotillmania). My psychiatrist prescribed this and 3 other medicines but this is two 25mg 3 times a day. I’ve been on it for 2 weeks and it makes me shake but I haven’t pulled my hair since being on it and have been calmer since being on it. This has been amazing for me. I can’t praise it enough."

• Babs
• December 31, 2017

"I have had anxiety and a panic disorder for most of my adult life. I was on ativan for 15 years and have been on klonopin for 10. When my doctor retires or I lose health insurance coverage I have been prescribed vistaril by family practice doctors that don't like prescribing benzodiazepines. For me it does stop panic attacks and calms me. Also helps with sleeping. The only downside is it is less effective over time unlike klonopin or ativan which never loses its efficacy. It's a nice med to take short term until I find a long term doctor."

• Ivani...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2018

"I have extreme OCD and in January when I was relapsing because I stopped my meds cold turkey, I was able to not have any panic attacks because of the Vistaril. I took 100 mg and it took me from being extremely anxious to mildly or moderately anxious. It worked for 4 hours. It did make my memory foggy, but I like it because it’s worked better for me than any benzo. I like it and I strongly recommend it to anyone. Now that my anxiety is under better control because of my new meds, I notice a smaller effect from it. It helps me when I eat too much sugar and my anxiety spikes, to prevent anxiety attacks. I love it!"

• Devin...
• January 11, 2011

"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."

• utter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2015

"I have had high anxiety disorder for as long as I can remember...I have taken many things for it and the only relief I get from it when it is unmanageable by meditation is ativan...I was recently prescribed vistaril and after 8 days and serious side effects have stopped taking it. I have arythmias and this medication made them worse. I would not recommend this for a gone with any kind of heart issues.. .bad drug"

• Bano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2018

"Little effect if under 100mg(for me) and even then I'm just slightly sedated. Semi kinda works. Placebo or not idk. BTW anyone looking for advice on meds for anxiety, avoid any GABA agonist for these are addictive meds known to cause 'rebound anxiety."

• KL 2
• September 30, 2017

"I battle depression, anxiety & severe insomnia also allergies. Knocked me out cold & my allergies seemed under control anxiety a little better. Problem I couldn't shake being extremely tired the next day. All I could do was sleep which doesn't help with depression."

• Leahb...
• July 1, 2017

"I have tried so many things for my anxiety...Vistaril for anxiety did not help me personally...I know everyone is different but this did not help me at all. I just started Buspar for my anxiety so I am hoping this helps. But Vistaril did NOTHING... I didn't feel anything it may work for certain people but absolutely nothing happened with my anxiety decreasing ..."

• MVS
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 14, 2021

"I have been on it for a year now. I have Bipolar 2 and came off all meds about three years ago. I have treatment resistant depression. I identified negative thoughts as a big trigger for bringing me down (I get suicide ideation). I wanted something to use when my other techniques to stop the thoughts did not work. This drug works for me. It helps quiet my mind so I can sleep and I sometimes use it in the day if I'm having a really hard time. Then I take an Adderall as well to help with the sleepy problem. I only use it as and when I need it which is perfect for what I was looking for."

• Vyxen
• March 16, 2017

"My mother has cancer. With that she has anxiety. The Dr prescribed her vistaril 25mg. Granted it kinda helps anxiety but it contributes to hallucinations. When I leave her off of it she has anxiety when she takes it, her dreams are vividly real. Weigh your options or decrease dosage but if a loved one is taking this medication before mental diagnosis try replacing or removing this drug for at least 48 hrs."

• seren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2023

"No, no, no. Please don’t take Vistaril if you do not want to be addicted or have major side effects. Doctors are so quick to prescribe it to you, but it causes a lack of sleep, a short temper, and headaches. Never again! I was in a mental facility and can’t tell you how many kids are addicted to that drug, snorting the pill and getting high, I do not recommend at all this is sad."

• Crazi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 23, 2017

"I have a severe bipolar, extreme manic depressive, high anxiety, suicidal tendencies and ADHD. I had never taken any medications until recently. I didn't believe anything was wrong. I recently admitted myself to a psychiatric hospital that specializes in chemical dependency and mental illness. I was prescribed Vistaril 50mg every 6hrs as needed. I like this medication a lot. It works quick for me and I've not experienced any issues with making me tired at all and I only use it during the day. But I also have Seroquel 150mg Neurontin two 100mg capsules three times a day and Depakote 500mg 1 in the morning and 2 at bedtime. Vistaril has been great for me."

• Aannie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2016

"Have been on Xanax since I lost my brother. I was thirty-nine. It helped with grieving, especially while working. Through the years I've been prescribed Xanax for sleeping .25. Through the years I've developed Fibromyalsia which one symtom is sound, refreshing sleep. After consulting specialists and pain mgt, the decision was use Xanax along with Prozac to get to sleep and stay asleep. Now , after I moved I went to a new dr who refuses to prescribe Xanax. He used the term I am too "old" to keep taking Xanax. Worked fine for many years, now he is changing my mode of life. Today he prescribed vistaril. Will see tonight if I can sleep. He initially cut the Xanax I was using by 2/3. I was prescribed take 3 -.25 mg at bedtime. Hope it works!"

• Anonymous
• April 22, 2011

"I've been taking this medicine for sometime now, and it helps out a little with the anxiety and all. I'm on 50 mg 4 times a day, but I usually just double up the dose, and take it twice a day. I was on it for several years sometime a while back, and when I came off it, it was just awful for the people around me. "

• xfree...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2022

"I was given Vistaril for anxiety and sleep. It made my anxiety worse. When I took it for sleep it caused extreme restlessness of the arms and legs. I couldn't lay in the same position for more than a minute or two. Benadryl causes the same side effects and I told my doctor that, he said Vistaril was different. I could not sleep because my anxiety and restlessness were out of control."

• nope
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2018

"Vistaril does absolutely nothing. It doesn't help with anxiety. It only makes you more frustrated that your anxiety is not being treated properly. If your doc prescribes you this, he is not a doctor, he is just wasting your time... unbelievable."

• Kylie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2021

"I was prescribed vistaril when I was in the ER for a panic attack at work. Took the medication once a day when needed. Did not feel anything or any better. 5 days later I got hot and panicky and almost fell out at work. Back to the ER and was prescribed 50mg of vistaril (took the 50mg as prescribed for 2 weeks) and I was completely out of my mind and experiencing multiple panic attacks a day and was in tears consistently. Vistaril put me in a really dark place. My eyelids began to swell and I started breaking out in a rash. I went to the ER again and they told me I wasn’t having an allergic reaction to the medication and that I should not discontinue the medication until seen by PCP. Ha! I immediately stopped taking it and have been of fit for 2 days and I feel as I’m withdrawing. So a total of 3 weeks I was severely depressed and it put me in a dark place. Everybody’s experience was different but mine was a complete nightmare!! Ready to feel normal again."