Hydroxyzine for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 3)

• avanya
• March 20, 2008

Atarax (hydroxyzine) "I take this along with Lexapro. I was having such hard times falling asleep due to nine million things going on throughout the day. Then the anxiety kicked in. Sometimes I would be up for hours while everyone is sound asleep. When I started taking this, I fall asleep within thirty minutes and usually sleep sound. It is not addicting and a good price for the good things the meds do."

• MuhLee
• June 3, 2008

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) "I have extreme anxiety attacks that make it hard for me to breathe, which makes the oxygen levels in my brain go down. I have found that it helps me calm down to the point where I can rationalize the stress and anxiety that is causing the attack. I also find that when I am nauseous, it helps me not vomit."

• drugs
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2019

"I think that this is an amazing drug for individuals who have yet to be on a Benzo. I am seeing a lot of reviews by people who have previously been on Benzo, and it's hard to compare the two because Benzos have addicting properties. As an individual who hasn't been on one, I think Hydroxizine is absolutely amazing. I will say that this is not a medication that you can take throughout the day unless you want to be extremely tired. However, this medication has helped me fall asleep at night, and has lessened my anxiety. You can literally feel the tension being lifted out of your body as the medication is kicking in. I would recommend this drug! It's genuinely been a game changer for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2014

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) "I took this medicine for the first time and I ended up dreaming a very romantic dream. It helps me with my panic/anxiety attacks. I would like to figure out what triggers my freaking out. Never drive when you take Vistaril. It mellows you out. Thank you."

• Pills...
• March 19, 2012

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) "I recommend taking as prescribed, and the bottle usually says 'take X amount every X hours'. I think that having a steady stream of any medication is the only way to have it work. This medication's only side effect I have found is almost exactly like when one takes Benadryl, and only when you are first starting out on it. I am used to it now after 3 weeks and the only effect I notice is that my hands no longer shake and my mind is at ease. Much better and smoother than other meds like Xanax or Tramadol or Klonopin, etc., etc."

• Leahcim
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 21, 2020

"Wanted to give this drug some credit after reading some negative reviews. For context, I am a male, 175 lbs, and deal with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Bipolar II I feel the drug hydroxyzine is better as a maintenance drug for anxiety then as an instant response to an acute anxiety/depression crisis. For me, the drug is much more mild than say a Clonazepam. It does alleviate anxiety, but still leaves with me a certain degree of control. Clonazepam and xanax can work great but also make me a slug and ineffective at work. Hydroxyzine provides me with more zen throughout the day without too much fogginess, but is by no means a cure-all for anxiety. Positive side effect: I struggle with my allergies and other physical responses (IBS) to anxiety. I have seen improvement in both. Helps me stay asleep at night. I am fortunate and have not had many negative side effects other than a bit of nausea when I started. It's been a valuable part of my tool kit and has paired well with lamotrigine."

• Ptsd
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2020

"I suffer from from a Traumatic brain injury. This medicine hydroxycine has really helped me in so many ways I can describe. I would definitely recommend giving it a try. So glad I could find something that’s not Benzo related and works because those others meds out there are a nightmare to get off. This you only take it if you need it."

• blaze
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 30, 2015

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) "I have been on Vistaril for about a year now, and it has helped my anxiety greatly. Not to mention, no side effects at all. It also helps greatly with itching and extreme tension. I am taking 200 mg per day in two divided doses. I am very happy with this medication."

• Mmbwd...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 12, 2023

"I love this medication compared to every other anxiety medication. I have a severe anxiety disorder. This is a vital part of my triple cocktail of anxiety medications. The next night, if I don't take it, I am highly anxious and overly emotional. I find it useful for any kind of withdrawal symptoms from when I was on the wrong medications as well. Keep in mind I need 100mg for it to work. 50mg only worked for a day for anxiety and insomnia. This saved my life. I used to take this when I had mild anxiety and bad insomnia, it always worked. Still does, but now I need additional medications since my illness worsened. I actually prefer it over benzos like Xanax. It is better for sleep, better long-term, and equally effective when paired with my other meds. It has zero withdrawal symptoms unlike SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, benzos, and opioids. It also worked for my allergies and migraines too."

• Reade...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2020

"I have been suffering from severe anxiety attacks Since last February I believe caused by my stressful job as the line cashier in a very busy retail/discount store. Dizziness followed by projectile vomiting for several hours. At first I thought this Med was working but now I think it makes me even more dizzy and anxious. I have also not been able to lose the 10 lbs I have been trying to lose although reduced my calories down to 1350/day and exercising daily. This is my fifth day not taking the Visteril at all and I am much more clear headed. Anxiety is such an awful thing to have. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. I ended up quitting said job and have now been off work for two months. I am close to retirement anyway and just trying to take care of myself. Especially my mental health."

• Anonymous
• July 19, 2019

Atarax (hydroxyzine) "I love this medication!! I take it for PTSD related sleep disturbance. It literally cured my insomnia. It works like a charm and I only take it probably once a week now. It feels good just to have it as my security blanket though. It does make me feel a bit drowsy the next day but it’s so worth it to not have a night when I’m up until 3 am with insane anxiety. It’s also safe for people who are in recovery! Huge plus!"

• Aunas...
• January 12, 2015

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) "I was prescribed this over Xanax because I breastfeed and needed something safe to take for my extreme anxiety. I am bipolar, so my levels of energy are usually very high and I'm very anxious. I was unsure of this being able to calm me, but it works great. I have experienced headaches from this medicine, but I'll take that any day over my 'high-energy agitative states'."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2012

Atarax (hydroxyzine) "Although this medicine does work as described, its response time to a panic outbreak is not fast. It takes about 45 minutes for the feeling of dread or mania to subside. To go further, the feeling is still there, but it blocks the mind from reacting irrationally to racing thoughts. I gave this medicine an 8, not a 10, because of the reaction time. So far, all medications in this class have made me tired. I like this one because I have had no side effects or cross interactions with other medications."

• Amee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2013

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) "After having surgery on my wrist, my mother suggested to the doctor to give me something to take the edge off of pain in between doses of hydrocodone. I was given Vistaril (25mg) and told to take as needed for pain with my other meds and that I could take 1-2 of them within every 4 hours or so. The doc also said it should tame down some stomach issue with the pain medicine (it did). I noticed not only were they helping me with the pain but I felt relief from some of the anxiety of being out of work and just not being able to function well without the use of my right arm. I asked him about this at my next visit, and he said indeed it was known for help with that and that was in fact part of the reason he added it for me. No side effects for me."

• cryst...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 21, 2016

Atarax (hydroxyzine) "I've been on this medicine for 2 years now and it continues to work well against anxiety and panic attacks. I take a 25 mg pill per day. At first, I experienced slight drowsiness and wanted to sleep a lot, but after a few days these side effects went away completely. Skipping a dose won't affect me, but after skipping several doses once I felt nervous, irritated, and had trouble sleeping. Overall, it's good and reliable."

• Maksy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2015

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) "I had anxiety that I consider inexpressible. It was as bad as it can get. I took Xanax and it amplified my depression substantially, which increased my anxiety. Seeking a long-term treatment rather than an addictive short-term relief, I was prescribed Vistaril 50mg. This is a drug similar to Benadryl, but a bit stronger. It is non-addictive and DOES fight the anxiety without the side effects of Ativan/Xanax. This WILL NOT kill the anxiety alone. You must be on an SSRI such as Lexapro for this drug to fully combat GAD. I urge everyone to try this drug. There are no risks, and it may help you."

• Snowpea
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2018

"After taking many medications for years (starting with being medicated for social anxiety which kept me out of high school - and now I'm 36) that didn't work or had awful side effects, I didn't think anything would work to the extent I wanted. Then my psychiatrist retired a few months ago. I had been on lorazepam for anxiety. The psychiatrist that replaced him saw that what I was taking really wasn't as effective as it should be. She asked me, "When you are anxious, do you get the physical symptoms like a racing heart, or do you cry and get fretful?" I told her that I cry and get fretful and overwhelmed. She said, "Let's get this anxiety under control." She prescribed me hydroxyzine and cut back my lorazepam. Hydroxyzine is heads and shoulders above anything I've ever taken before for my anxiety. Giving it a 9 out of 10. Everyone's different, but maybe, if you're reading this, looking for answers, hydroxyzine could help you too."

• Cster
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2013

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) "I am bipolar and take Celexa and Abilify. My doctor added Vistaril for my anxiety and panic attacks, and so far, the Vistaril did the trick. I feel human again and not flying all over the place since the Vistaril was added, and I haven't had a panic attack for 3 weeks. Hurray for Vistaril."

• Mimil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2014

"I had my first (and only so far) panic attack on April 14, 2014. I thought I was having a heart attack and had my husband take me to the E.R. After an EKG was cleared, the doctor gave me 2 Xanax and told me I suffered from a panic attack. I have not been the same since. I have had anxiety, arm pain, and jaw pain (from tension), heart palpitations, hot flashes, etc. I saw my doctor, and she set me up with Hydroxyzine, and it has been a lifesaver. 25mg up to 4 times a day as needed. I sleep great and function mostly every day normally. Every now and then I have a bad day, but very far and few between. 100% recommended to everyone."

• JBreezy
• January 25, 2019

Atarax (hydroxyzine) "This should only be taken for acute anxiety. It’s extremely effective for stopping panic attacks and excessive worrying, but it is not good to take if you have to complete tasks. It utterly floors you. If you’ve experienced a traumatic event and do not mind being less functional, it will help greatly, especially if you want to get some sleep. But do not take this regularly before work or exercise. I’m a bodybuilder and run quite a lot, but I only take the medication afterward. I would not recommend long-term use, but I’ve been going on 5 years and it is still astoundingly effective when I start panicking and getting irritable. I usually just take it a couple hours before sleeping or earlier if I’m panicking. So, effective as hell, but floors you, but you will not be dysfunctional or overly foggy. It’s effectiveness is actually on par with Xanax, but there is no euphoria or risk for addiction, which is common in anxiety patients."

• Carol
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2020

"I was prescribed Hydroxyzine by my family, doctor, for a severe allergic reaction to poison ivy. It worked extremely well from the afternoon of the first day! Surprisingly, it calmed my constant anxiety and stress which I have had since being widowed a few years ago! When the prescription was finished and allergy was gone, I discussed it with my dr and he prescribed it as an anxiety suppressant that's refillable and I've been on it for a few months now, and am wishing I had the severe allergic reaction much earlier! What a difference to my anxiety it doesn't interfere with mental thought process, just blunts the triggers of my anxiety. After my husband passed, my former dr had tried different depression meds (sample sizes), and all zombified me...I didn't want to be mentally blank, so after the 3rd med attempt, I told her to stop and I'd just get through. Highly recommend, as long as you understand it blunts; not stops; anxiety. It also helps my ability to turn off problems at bedtime so I can sleep better!"

• sierr...
• December 23, 2010

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) "I have generalized anxiety with agoraphobia. I hadn't had an anxiety attack in a while and hadn't taken medicines for a while until a few weeks ago when I attempted going to the mall and had a major panic attack. I went to the doctor and she put me on Vistaril. I used to take Xanax but was left feeling loopy and very tired, unable to function. Vistaril works very well for me without that drugged feeling and I don't have to worry about becoming addicted. I love it and would recommend trying it before other medication."

• CherOT
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2020

"I took very low dose hydroxyzine for anxiety before bed twice. It sedated me so much. But, I woke up with tension, anxiety and rebound adrenaline rush all day. Ended up in ER 1st morning after not realizing it was effects from the drug. Be careful, everyone reacts different."

• Anxie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2014

Atarax (hydroxyzine) "This medicine does what it's supposed to do. A 50mg capsule usually is enough to dispel panic attacks and return me to baseline. I don't take any more because I can't deal with the drowsiness during the day and I take something else for sleeping at night. No benzodiazepine-like euphoria, just simple no-frills relief."

• Steve...
• February 6, 2015

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) "I'm glad I was prescribed Vistaril. It relieves anxiety quickly without all the downsides of Klonopin or Xanax. The drowsiness is more pronounced, but I'll take it over a panic attack. This seems like a good medicine to take as needed. Be careful driving, and remember to rely on natural coping skills as well. To the people experiencing an abnormal amount of drowsiness or nausea, just remember it's temporary. It was totally effective for me, and my anxiety is moderate."