VISTARIL Reviews (HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.6 (258 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare VISTARIL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR VISTARIL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Sleeping | My son has been taking this for 2 years he turned 5 November 13th 2020 today is December 2nd 2020. He has gained weight the entire time on it which we were told he was just a growing boy he is heavy for his size 56lbs. He has experienced nightmares, leg pain, extreme confusion you can talk to him sometimes it's like he's not even there, he'll say sorry mommy I was thinking about that noise again and he wakes up swearing he is hearing noises such as singing, talking, or growling. He wakes up in a complete panic screaming and he has extreme emotional breakdowns we have four kids so we know normal breakdowns and these are not typical ones, he's only 5 this was prescribed by his pediatrician 2 years ago we were told that these were all not side effects of his medication. I don't believe it. He was out on this for anxiety and sleep disorder he did not have these issues prior to the medication. Leg pain started 3 months into the medicine. Nightmares started when they upped his dose from 5ml to 10ml. I am discontinuing the medication slowly and seeing how he does. | I DO NOT recommend for anyone. | M | 5 | 2 years 10ML 1X day | 12/2/2020 | 5 | insomnia | dry mouth. heavy weight gain. 15 + lbs. stomach bloating. some diarrhea and constipation. | I am an alcoholic and I was unable to sleep at night. this drug enables me to get a solid REM sleep every night. I also have MDD and high blood pressure. seems to keep me calmer. | M | 50 | 2 months 2x50mg at | 9/5/2016 | 5 | Anxiety/panic | No side effects | Did find out that Vistaril was suspected in causing a prolonged QT interval on my EKG and was told to taper down on it due to what could cause sudden death. | F | 58 | 5 years 75 1X day | 7/26/2016 | 5 | Panic Attacks | Decreased anxiety symptoms, decreased panic attack symptoms | I started to have panic attacks during the night and would have anxiety symptoms during the day. Thought I would give Vistaril 50 mg a try b/c I don't want to use a medication that can cause dependency or effect my work. It has been great. Anxiety symptoms are gone. Panic attack symptoms have decreased to where I awaken but can reason myself out of having full blown symptomology. I am considering trying 75 mg at bedtime to see if that will stop the panic attack from occurring altogether. I have had no negative side effects. Individuals should attempt this medication prior to using an anti-anxiolytic. | F | 53 | 7 days 50 | 7/16/2015 | 5 | anxiety/ insomnia | I've been reading the reviews on here and was surprised at how many people had a problem with Vistaril It has helped me extremely well, anxiety low, I sleep really good and I don't have nightmares, like other people have reported. When it comes to medications I'm not usually this lucky, but Vistaril has been a miracle drug for me. Peace | F | 45 | 2 weeks 25mg 4 x d | 3/3/2014 | 5 | itching and nausea *From Pain meds | None | No itching or Nausea. I think this is a great drug to add if you ever need to use some kind of opiate. | M | 54 | 2 weeks 50 mg 3X day | 12/26/2013 | 5 | Panic Attacks | At first I was nervous to take Vistaril; but when I woke up in the morning, I realized that Vistaril helped me sleep throughout the night; no bad dreams at all. I took it with Lisinopril 2.5mgs to help lower the blood pressure that comes with having severe anxiety. I was a bit drowsy the next morning, but was able to do things calm and collected. | Premature to say anything about Vistaril and its effects; but I do know that the stress that my body had is stabilized at the moment; that is 1 time dosage of 25mgs at 9:00pm. I plan to stay off it once I return to the gym, but will continue to use my 2/5mgs of Lisinopril; because anxiety does, and can, cause an increase of blood pressure, not even funny. Vistaril I used before, but I didn't use it as recommended; now this 2nd time around I did and it did wonders. I thought I will be at the ER again with a blood pressure reading of 189/117, but so far my blood pressure reading, on Vistaril has been 119/70 or 129/82. Not bad!! And pulse below 80. I do not plan to take it for a duration of time; as I don't want to be zombie like or disconnected from the world. But for an emergency basis, Vistaril has been a life savor; not to mention faith and believe in my savior Jesus. | M | 42 | 1 days 25mg 1X day | 10/31/2013 | 5 | alcohol withdrawal | None | Unlike the other bz's i've been given, Vs helps me to sleep and is not as difficult to obtain as my community clinic can dispense it. | M | 50 | 5 days 30 4X day | 3/22/2013 | 5 | Insomnia/Anxiety | I was able to sleep without ever waking up. Dry mouth in the beginning, but quickly goes away. Vivid or weird dreams now and them. Currently I have been off for a few days go reasons. I am unable to sleep and feel more panicky. | F | 17 | 2 years 50-150 MG | 1/13/2013 | 5 | Perimenopausal anxiety symptoms | Sleepiness. Heavy feeling in my head. I am very sensitive to meds and these side effects are mild. I absolutely love this. It helps with the anxiety and is a lifesaver. Only take it when I need it so my first prescription of 30 pills lasted 8 months and I don't have to worry about dependency. Godsend. So glad my ob/gyn suggested it!!! | F | 40 | 8 months 25mg | 7/28/2012 | 5 | Anxiety and Mood Stabelizing | Drowsiness, but it helps to keep me calm and if I get mad it helps me to not fight and beat people | M | 18 | 7 months 50mg | 6/28/2012 | 5 | acute anxiety | Some nausea and dizziness, but it's WELL worth it! I had severe neck and back spasms for 4 weeks. This is the only thing that gave me relief. | F | 45 | 2 days 25mg 3-4x/ | 6/12/2012 | 5 | Anxiety | Helps with anxiety and sleep. I have no drowsiness taking it during the day. It's saved my life. | F | 25 | 6 months 50 MG | 5/7/2012 | 5 | Anxiety and allergies | This medication is outstanding! I recommend it to anyone considering it. I get allergy attacks that make me break out in hives and swelling along with at times panic attacks. I have gotten to the point that I only have to take one pill every 3-4 days and have been doing so for over 15 years. This is just as good ad life's bread for me. I have no side affects from but do wake up a little heavy the day after taking it but it wears away after a nice hot shower! | M | 38 | 10 years 50 MG | 12/31/2011 | 5 | IC issues, anxiety | None. | Doesn't make me sleepy and has been great for my anxiety issues! And has stopped my IC symptoms too! | M | 31 | 7 days 25 mg 2X day | 10/27/2011 | 5 | anxiety/panic attacks | Tired | This med helped me relax, brought me back from the edge, didn’t have to worry about life just enjoyed it. Did well for me once I got use to it. | M | 52 | 6 months 25mg 2X day | 9/13/2011 | 5 | anxiety | drowsy | THIS MEDICATION SAVED MY LIFE. MY ANXIETY WAS SO BAD I THREW UP ALL DAY AND DREADED MY LIFE. MY RELATIVE TOOK 3 MONTHS OFF WORK TO TAKE CARE OF ME AND I HAD MANY ER VISITS. THE FIRST TIME I WAS PERSCRIBED THIS I STOPPED TAKING IT BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WASNT WORKING. BUT THE DOCTOR CONVINCED ME TO KEEP GOING. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK I NOTICED WOW I WENT 2 MINUTED WITHOUT DEBILITATING ANXIETY ! AND IT ONLY GOT BETTER AND BETTER. IT SAVED MY LIFE. I HAVE TAKEN THIS FOR YEARS AND HAVE HAD 0 SIDE EFFECTS BESIDES BEING DROWSY WHICH GOES AWAY AFTER THE FIRST WEEK OF USING IT. IT -DID NOT- MAKE ME HAVE A LATE PERIOD AS SOME HAVE SUGGESTED. SOMEONE SAID IT MADE THEM FEEL LIKE A DRONE BUT YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT IS THE DROWSY FEELING ITS THE SAME FEELING IF YOU WERE TO TAKE BENADRYLL. SOMEONE ALSO SAID IT TOOK HER A WEEK TO NOT FEEL LIKE A DRONE AND GET OUT OF HER SYSTEM BUT IF YOU LOOK UP THE FACTS OF THE LIFE OF THE MEDICATION IT IS OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM QUICKLY. I STARTED TAKING THIS 4 X A DAY AND NOW I AM TO NOT EVEN ONE A DAY. THIS COMING FROM SOMEONE WHO THOUGHT THE ONLY TO GET OUT OF MY TORMENT WAY WAS TO POSSIBLY END MY LIFE. NOW I LIVE A COMPLETELY NORMAL LIFE. DONT LISTEN TO WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THIS DRUG IN A NEGATIVE LIGHT. IT IS A GODSEND FOR THOSE WITH ANXIETY BUT YOU DO NEED TO TAKE IT FOR AT LEAST A WEEK AND TAKE A HIGH ENOUGH DOSE LIKE I SAID 4X DAY TO INITIALLY STABILIZE YOUR BODYS SHOCK. | F | 25 | 50 4X day | 6/16/2011 | 5 | for sleep | none | its better then,Ambien, too many side effects of Ambien, so i take this, my new med, vistaril, and my other one, i take for 3 times a day,xanax, i take these, cause it helps me to go on with my life, but i only take, vistaril, for,every other night, i dont stay on it cause its not, hapit, med so you dont gain weight that way, its, what you put in your mouth, that makes you gain, but im just on vistaril, to i gain my sleep back then im going out it, then i can sleep on my own, without that, try this way it really will work, | F | 47 | 2 days 25mg 1X day | 5/17/2011 | 5 | Major anxiety and panic attacks | Very tired, but it passes within an hour. | I am already on lexapro and klonopin, for about 7 years now, but my anxiety and panic attacks have been at their highest ever the last couple months, after doing research on here and the web, I picked 3 meds and went to the dr. and she said she thought this one would be the best for me. ( I have tried every other anti-anxiety med out there, and abilify) nothing worked. I am on my second day of vistaril and I have never felt better. I never knew this calm feelng, I am amazed! I am a perky person, it has lowered that slightly but not enough to be obvious to others so I think that will go away. I hope this med continues to be a miracle for me!!! I feel so calm, at ease and just plain wonderful!!!! | F | 38 | 2 days 50 mg 3X day | 4/2/2011 | 5 | Hives, panic attacks, insomnia | When I first starting taking it I was really tired for the first couple of days. My hives were so severe covered my body from head to toe it scared people to look at me they thought I was going to die or something. After seeing lots of dr's a 3 trips to er I was put on vistaril. It took care of my hives and the insomnia. I still have little problem with anxiety but for the most part that stays under control too. The doctor says I have allergies caused from stress. I do know what caused all this to happen I lost my 24 year old daughter to leukemia. Let's just say I went a little crazy. Vistaril has really helped. | F | 47 | 4 years 100 2X day | 3/10/2011 |
VISTARIL (HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE): Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)