i dont like that feeling at all but i have very bad anxiety
Hydroxyzine - does this medication make you feel high and out of it?
Question posted by lyssa25 on 3 March 2013
Last updated on 17 October 2018
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7 Answers
Slhallen
1 April 2018
It’s basically an antihistamine that for some may be a bit stronger than Benadryl. For me, I’m better off just buying otc Benadryl unless your prescription copay is cheaper.
KNOWSLOTABTALTTLE
26 Feb 2017
No, only the first couple days you take it you might feel a little funny but that's with anything. Couple days go by and no problems. If you're worried about it take it when you're doing something active it won't be as bad or right before you go to sleep obviously, but you might wake up feeling weird
KNOWSLOTABTALTTLE
26 Feb 2017
I actually took one for the first time in a couple days and weeks before that and I do feel kind of weirded out
Inactive
26 Feb 2017
Hydroxyzine has an antihistamine effect, much like benadryl. I take it at bedtime as needed to help me sleep. It is also prescribed for itching.
scorpionfire666
15 Oct 2014
I got it prescribed for itching ? Is that a good use for this drug?
Leggz D
31 July 2015
TO SCORPIONFIRE666 (are you even still around I wonder!!)!!
I just got this
Prescribed for itching too. And since you had it scribbed two years ago may I ask... did it work!!! Do you remember! Ha!
PoisonAlice
4 March 2013
It's a first generation antihistamine but it's prescribed for a wide variety of conditions. It's been found to be very effective for anxiety for some people. It's not a benzodiazepine, which is the family of drugs commonly given for anxiety that's associated with that "high" feeling. If anything, you might feel a little drowsy from it, but you shouldn't experience any type of euphoria. I know it makes some people drowsy, but I've never experienced that when taking it. However, I take it for a completely different reason, which is for seasonal allergies. Seems to be one of the last antihistamines on the market that actually still work for my seasonal allergies!
Dumpster Diver
3 March 2013
Dear lyssa25, I take it at night to help me sleep, I have been presribed one in
the a.m. also but since it makes me tired, not high at all, i usually skip it..DD
Inactive
3 March 2013
I agree with Laurie. Even though it didn't work for me, I have an extreme problem with sleeping. My Dr. Wrote it to help me sleep. I've heard it's written to a lot of people for sleep. Take care, Ruthie
MissVeeSenior 2018
24 May 2018
I'm sorry but I don't agree with Miss Laurie. I was given this drug for a severe case right now anxiety which caused me a severe case of an angina attack. Well I should clarify had to angina attack first and then they gave me this medication to help ease my anxiety but it knocked me out all day I took at 7 at night it knocked me out till morning at 7 and I just could not function I was wobbly on my feet all day long my head was just woozy it why wasn't dizzy or anything it was just woozy and I just don't like this drug. I wouldn't take this drug unless of course they gave it to me in the liquid form to the IV like you did at the hospital I did not give me any side effects at all that guy asked him if I could take them home and he said no because it's a narcotic so I didn't take any home he gave me a prescription of this medication here and so I'm glad I work for Miss Lori but and I'm not at work for Ruthie but it certainly does not work for me so I'm sure that all of us are different have a good night
Cagemonster127
16 Oct 2018
I know this is seriously old but i found it 5 years later so maybe someone else will, one day too.
This pill knocks me on my back. I can not take it during the day. I can not halve it during the day either. I think it hits people differently, as far as the drowsiness goes, so whoever you are reading this - be prepared for anything
Cagemonster127
16 Oct 2018
I know this is seriously old but i found it 5 years later so maybe someone else will, one day too.
This pill knocks me on my back. I can not take it during the day. I can not halve it during the day either. I think it hits people differently, as far as the drowsiness goes, so whoever you are reading this - be prepared for anything
Nattywoods
17 Oct 2018
I took this for the first time last night at 9pm. It is now 4:45pm the next day and I feel super drugged still. I’m scared to take it again but really need it.
LaurieShay
3 March 2013
No, this medication should not make you feel high and out of it. Maybe a little drowsy is all.
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