Vistaril and Sleepy: What Users Say

• Pre...
• October 3, 2016

For Anxiety "I was given Vistaril for anxiety, to be used 'as needed' for my panic/anxiety attacks, and for me, it did nothing but make me a little sleepy. I know most anti-panic drugs are sedatives, but those generally do more than make you tired. This one just made me tired and freaked out."

• Cyc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2015

For Anxiety "I was prescribed Vistaril because I was having high anxiety and blood pressure spikes. For the most part, it works pretty well for me. If I'm having a really bad day with my anxiety and blood pressure, I take more than the recommended dose. I've had no serious side effects on it, just occasional dizziness and it makes me sleepy when I take it before bed, but not so much during the day."

• too...
• December 19, 2013

For Anxiety "Was given Vistaril 25 mg for anxiety during pregnancy for traumatic events that were affecting my unborn son. Makes me pretty sleepy, but it has taken the sharp, painful edge off my anxiety within 24 hrs. I have noticed my unborn son has stopped being so painfully active and has returned to normal activity, and the heart rate has returned to normal."

• Cmo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2022

For Anxiety "Reading these reviews made my anxiety worse about taking this drug. But let me tell you it helps. I’m on 50 mg and I only take it as needed, so if I’m feeling anxious, I take it and start to feel better within 15-20 min. 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."

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

For Anxiety "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."

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

For Anxiety "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 suicidal 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."

• Anonymous
• July 28, 2016

For Anxiety "It made me very sleepy. I didn't like feeling so tired. With other medications for anxiety, I had more sense of calmness rather than just feeling loopy and tired. I won't use it again."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2012

For Anxiety "It gets rid of the anxiety, but mostly because it knocks me out. One pill makes me sleepy for 2 days."