Atarax for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 3)

• shemi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 18, 2015

"I experience severe social and generalised anxiety. I was given 25mg of Atarax to take twice a day. I didn't feel it relieved my anxiety symptoms. It made me very sleepy. When I awoke in the morning I felt very groggy, constant yawning and didn't feel I could pay attention or properly, function at my job or get housework/errands done. I personally do not find Atarax helpful for anxiety."

• Lcowan
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2016

"My GP prescribed this for anxiety and directed that I take it every 8 hours. Now I have dealt with anxiety and severe panic attacks need immediate relief. This medication was not the one to do that for me. It made me very drowsy and at the same time I still had anxiety. This is not for someone who has a busy schedule because it will sedate you. I think this medication should only be used for its initial intent to control itching. Otherwise it was a waste for me."

• For...
• June 17, 2016

"It works very well for me as a rescue medicine. If taken mid panic attack it definitely helps to calm me; however, if I take it before I am going to be in a situation that I know will cause anxiety it doesn't have much of an effect to keep me from having an attack. It definitely makes me sleepy."

• Anonymous
• March 4, 2012

"Went to see the doctor 3 months ago. I wasn't sure what was wrong with me. First visit I told the doc my symptoms.(fatigue, tense muscles, shortness of breath, light headed) The doctor said it might be allergies. He gave me hydroxyzine 25MG. I started with with one dose every 4 hours. They seem to help me breath easier and relax me. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2023

"My Psychiatrist prescribed this to me to try to use as needed. Unfortunately, it did not work at all for me. All I noticed was some fatigue that lingered throughout the day, but that's about it. I've been on benzodiazepines and wanted to give this a try since doctors do not like to prescribe them. I went in there with an open mind and noted that it is not going to feel the same as taking Xanax or Klonopin. I really wanted this to work or at least do something, even if it does not work as well. However, all I noticed was side effects with no benefit. If it works for you, great. I wish it worked for me."

• Skinny...
• February 6, 2016

"I was given this medication in the emergency room for the anxiety I was having. It did nothing for me. I'm bipolar plus I have anxiety. I'm looking for something new. I was on klonopin but was taken off of it because it's highly addictive. I had taken that for 24 years. That helped a lot. I'm disappointed that atarax didn't work."

• sofie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2015

"Im 18, and I've never been on medications before... i have performance- and social anxiety. So when i went to my doctors and asked for something to help me survive my everyday life, he recommended Atarax. But i have been taking them for 2 weeks now with no effect what so ever... granted, they are only 10 mg and small as a breadcrumb, but i was at least expecting some effect from it. The only thing i felt was nausea and dizziness.... must say im quite disappointed "

• debs
• April 7, 2010

"I was prescribed Atarax for one specific reason. I am having an MRI done and am extremely claustrophobic. I was prescribed 50mg pills. I was given 4 pills. I am to take 1 pill first to see how it effects me and then I can decide if I need another one. I took one for the first time last night and I became very sleepy. I am also on Tylenol 3 for pain. My eyes could barely stay up. However, once I closed my eyes, I was up every hour on the hour. Not sure if that is because of the anticipation of my MRI or what. I was very relaxed however, but do not suffer the anxiety attacks as bad as I did years ago and my heart goes out to those who do. I will take the two pills at MRI and give my review again then."

• Scared...
• April 23, 2021

"I’ve been prescribed this drug for over a year now. It does little to nothing for my anxiety. Many times it has actually sent me into panic attacks which is why I was prescribed it originally. My panic attacks have gone away thanks to a newly prescribed mood stabilizer (lamotrigine) however if I take the atarax to try and help me sleep it almost certainly will cause me to have an attack. It makes my chest feel heavy and makes it feel as if I’m having difficulty breathing. I wouldn’t recommend but I know it does work for some people. It helps to quiet my mind but has the opposite effect on my physically. Also causes hot flashes which trigger my panic attacks as well."

• Aryesi
• June 2, 2017

"Its my first time using any sort of drug for anxiety. The doctor gave me a 10mg sized Atarax and it only made me feel sleepy. I still felt nervous and anxious over my work and these feelings didn't go away. Maybe I should be taking 25mg like the others here. Either way this 10mg capsules are suppose to last me until I go for my appointment with a professional pychiatrist."

• Patrick...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2023

"This medication, in all honesty, is not very helpful for anxiety. It may help in the terms that you get drowsy. In my medical opinion, drowsiness and/or falling asleep is not the same as anxiety relief. The only time I prescribe this is when a patient requests it or tells me that it works for them. Also a tolerance to this develops quickly. While you will not get physically dependent on it like benzodiazepines, it will generally become less effective after a few days. We don't really have any really good AND safe solutions for anxiety."

• Clare...
• January 4, 2016

"I have anxiety and did not realise till I took only a 1/4 of my 25ml tab how much it was effecting me. Today I have felt more able and productive and had a day without anxiety feels amazing. I did have at least 2 memorable dreams that night. I have noticed a slight dry mouth and eyes. This being said I do have ckd and will be going back to docs to make sure kidneys are not being affected and also to ask for the liquid version of this as the other ingredients list more to my preference.... no colour additives from what I've read."

• Anonymous
• March 8, 2010

""Atarax" was prescribed to me in a "controlled environment." I was prescribed Klonopin originally, but the 0.5mg dosage wasn't enough for my anxiety and with the medication (Suboxone) I was currently taking there is a risk of taking Benzodiazepines while on Suboxone (like, death). Anyway, Atarax was prescribed. I can't remember the dose now, I know it was more than 10mg, but it was 4-6 x daily as needed. It seemed to be working alright at first, but I think it was the controlled environment, when I left, it stopped working for my anxiety and panic attacks and has not had any useful effect since. *Didn't experience any side effects"

• Anonymous
• January 9, 2012

"I was given Atarax for acute stress reaction and anxiety. The Dr put me on 1-2 tablets at night at 25mg each, it zonks me and gives me a horrible headache and if taken with my pain medicines I can't even lift my head. It's an alright medication but after doing research and finding it's only a short term medicine I think I need to find something else that works just as good and is safer for a longer term use."

• Fleagy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2021

"I thought this would help my anxiety and calm me down with zero side effects, whenever I want with . Boy was I wrong, there has been only negative side effects after taking a combined amount of 50mg in the last 2 days. First of all it makes me dead tired, so tired that I can't get up from the bed, that lasts for about 4-5 hours after taking only 12.5mg. Other terrible side effects were lower libido, becoming almost sexually numb, depersonalization got worse, I actually had almost a panic attack, I got hypnic jerks and sometimes felt like I couldn't breathe when I tried to sleep. Still feeling the effects of it after almost 24 hours of not taking any. Never going to take this poison anymore."

• Mimii...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2021

"I suffer from severe panic attacks & PTSD, I was on Benzos for years & was switched to Atarax 50 mg 3 times a day. This medication takes around 45 min to an hour to settle in. It does NOT work for me. I feel little too no difference. Just very light drowsiness. But it is not helpful for severe panic attacks."

• Thats...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2021

"So I started talking atarax after I went to the hospital with a horrible UTI that was making me incredibly anxious and nauseous. It worked great the first time they gave it to me, possibly because the symptoms were just then getting treated. Every time after has been terrible. I feel insanely weak, like bedridden almost. I’m always super dizzy/lightheaded and I feel like I’m not real if that makes sense. The dreams are too real, I’ve been waking up in my dreams so my tricks me to think I’m awake (I’ve never had this happen). I tried one more time today and it was all the same plus some good ol depression. I don’t recommend this unless it’s absolutely necessary :("

• Melbell
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2021

"I was prescribed 15ml/10mg for anxiety and it is literally like giving yourself anesthesia. It is SCARY that doctors prescribe this for anxiety. I take 5 ML when I can’t sleep and within 20 mins I can’t keep my eyes open. Sometimes I try to fight going to bed because it’s such a hard hitting sleep, you don’t feel relaxed. I’ve only taken it a handful of times when I’ve had insomnia for a couple days."

• lennon
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 20, 2020

"Take when having a particularly anxious day. Makes me feel drowsy and relaxed. This medication does a good job of easing intrusive thoughts correlated with OCD when I’m having a hard day."

• Anonymous
• September 1, 2009

"I'm a recovering drug addict. I have horrible anxiety. Atarax works great and is not addicting. I think more rehab doctors should know this about this medication."

• Frizz...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 25, 2020

"I’ve been taking Atarax for about 4 years to help with Anxiety and Insomnia. This medication helps relive my sleep issues and definitely lowers my anxiety. I also take ashwagandha and practice yoga."

• Mauri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2014

"Bipolar. Now on Atarax and Buspar together. Things have gotten better. No side effects except vivid dreams, if you are like me you'd rather have those than anxiety."

• Anonymous
• June 21, 2009

"This medication has done wonders for my anxiety and associated anxiety side-effects such as sweating, etc. I've tried everything in the book and this old-timer finally has done the trick."

• Lacie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2015

"I was taking 50 mg three times a day. It worked awesome for my anxiety, however after a month I started having seizures and severe muscle twitching and I had to stop it."

• Tr3y6
• October 14, 2010

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