Atarax and Sleepy: What Users Say

• Sav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2018

For Allergies "Prescribed Atarax for anxiety by my doctor after coming in for breathing difficulties. My lungs were doing their job, but my anxiety made me feel like I couldn't get a breath. I took 25 mg when I got home, and within an hour, I felt immediately calm and sleepy. I am no longer gasping for air or panicking, but this stuff is strong, and I slept for 12 hours (though I needed it because I didn't sleep much the night prior). Atarax is also an antihistamine, so my normally itchy skin is as calm as can be. 10/10. Works well. Wouldn't take every day, as it makes me extremely sleepy."

• Ell...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 11, 2016

For Anxiety "Really good!!!!! I like Atarax. Because: not addictive, makes me calm (and sleepy), calms anger, restlessness, and anxiety altogether. I am also on Cymbalta, and without Cymbalta, the Atarax would probably be less effective. Atarax is my go-to when I'm anxious, and I love it:)"

• Cur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2020

For Anxiety "I was taking Atarax before going to sleep 5 years ago and taking sertraline (in the morning). Then one day I got mixed up, took Atarax instead of sertraline (they look alike). I was ready to go to sleep in the middle of the mall. This drug made me very sluggish and just straight-up sleepy. Wouldn't recommend operating while on it."

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 9, 2020

For Pruritus "I take Atarax for pruritus in liver disease. It helps me tremendously! I do get sleepy as I take 50 mg at bedtime, and it’s a bit difficult to get going in the morning. It’s also very constipating, so drink lots of water and add extra fiber to your diet!"

• Rob...
• November 30, 2016

For Anxiety "Two 25 mg doses, spread out, reduce anxiety for me, but it also can make me yawn and sleepy, and I don't feel safe to drive for about an hour after taking the second dose. Given that I am oversensitive to benzos, this is one of the few anti-anxiety drugs I can take without being oversedated."

• Eur...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 18, 2012

For Allergies "I took Atarax when a child and started taking this medicine again approximately two years ago, from my allergist. I have tried basically all modern oral prescription medicines (and those which have become over-the-counter). My allergies induce asthma! I take specifically created allergy antigen shots (two per week/two different vials) from my allergist, which help greatly. Normally, unless I live on the coast, I'm bothered by indoor (dust, mold), outdoor (weeds, plants), and food allergies in the warm (non-frost/freezing) months. Each year, allergies have become worse. I can take this one tablet once per day or two pills at once if having a severe attack. I certainly recommend having an allergist doctor, in addition to your regular general practice doctor. This prescription does not make me sleepy, though people say it can."

• For...
• June 17, 2016

For Anxiety "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."

• mik...
• January 29, 2010

For Sedation "Made me so tired, could not focus or stand up. It pretty much sedated me, slept like a baby. Doctor said it would make me sleepy because of a bad allergic reaction to Testim, so it sedated me to keep me from scratching my rash."

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

For Anxiety "I experience severe social and generalized anxiety. I was given 25 mg 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."

• deb...
• April 7, 2010

For Anxiety "I was prescribed Atarax for one specific reason. I am having an MRI done and am extremely claustrophobic. I was prescribed 50 mg pills. I was given 4 pills. I am to take 1 pill first to see how it affects 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 open. 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, and I 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 the MRI and give my review again then."

• Kit...
• October 3, 2019

For Allergic Urticaria "I have been taking Atarax for the last 3 years, but it really makes me feel I have a lower level of consciousness. I feel extremely sleepy, I feel as if I am high, not entirely in my senses. I do my work, but I don't feel anything. I can sleep throughout the day after taking this medicine, although I don't sleep much. Today, I also took this medicine after lunch as I developed hives due to cold urticaria (AC in the office), and I feel as if I am stoned. People in my office are thinking that I am sleeping for the last two hours since they are not aware of my situation."

• Ary...
• June 2, 2017

For Anxiety "It's 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, these 10mg capsules are supposed to last me until I go for my appointment with a professional psychiatrist."

• lif...
• July 13, 2019

For Anxiety "Atarax is very helpful with panic attacks. So far, I take it only when I'm having panic attacks, not at a regular dose. It takes about 30-60 minutes to work and gives me a warm, safe, sleepy feeling."

• swe...
• January 11, 2016

For Anxiety "Literally did nothing for my anxiety. Made me really sleepy but not sleepy enough to pass out. It just made me super sluggish."