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 | PANIC ATTACKS | DRY MOUTH | I HAVE TAKEN ATARAX MOST OF MY CHILDHOOD AND MOST OF MY ADULT LIFE.. IT IS A LIFE SAVER.. I AM NOW TAKING VISTIRIL, BECAUSE THE DOCTOR I AM SEEING CAN GET ME THE VISTIRIL FREE FROM THE COMPANY. VISTIRIL IS THE SAME THING AS ATARAX. I DONT THINK I WILL EVER BE WITHOUT IT. | F | 37 | 30 years | 3/28/2006 | 5 | Interstitial Cystitis and sleep | Using for 20 years and works wonderfully! Not every night - but most. I take 25 -75 mg. | F | 45 | 20 years | 1/12/2008 | 5 | allergies, insomnia, migraines | some drowsiness and after a certain amount of time you have to up your dose to get the same results. I have been using it for 10 years. | this is one of the only drugs that works for me as I have bad reactions to narcotics, benzodiazpines and just about everything else. | F | 51 | 10 years | 7/2/2004 | 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 | Insomnia/Nightmares/Anxiety | None...except when I've run out. Then I can't sleep and am very irritable. Nighmares plague me when I do not take this med. | I take 400 mg at night for sleep. I also take Neurontin (300 mg twice daily) and Klonopin (3 mg at night). I realize that this is a lot of medication, however it has enabled me to combat the effects of bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and PTSD. It helps keep me level throughout the whole next day after I take it at bedtime. Yes, the sleep is coma-like, especially when taken with so much Klonopin, but that's what I need. For me, this drug has been a God-send. I've recently tried reducing to 300 mg at night, but it is causing some mild discomfort, though I will continue to attempt to cut down because I'd like to take less meds. And yes, I agree...helps with post-menapausal symptoms and I haven't had a cold in 6 years! As an aside, since so many people have mentioned Klonopin...Klonopin works for me, much better than Xanax, but because I've been on such a high dose for so long my doctor and I both agree that should I want to try and come off of it, it would require inpatient management, similar to detox. | F | 51 | 6 years | 8/19/2009 | 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 | skin itching & inflamation | none | I take as needed, 1 10mg tablet every 3 to 5 days. It completely eliminates problem, I have taken it for several years. | M | 55 | 5 years | 12/19/2007 | 5 | Severe anxiety | slight drowsiness, but more of a calm, relaxed feeling | I can credit Vistaril for giving me my life back. I've been taking this medication for 4 years and I never want to go without it. All the anxiety that once controlled me is gone. Nervousness is gone. No more fear. I can't recommend this medication enough. It's my godsend. Honestly, it's a miracle. I suffered from severe anxiety since I was a child, and thanks to Vistaril, I am myself again. | M | 20 | 4 years | 10/8/2006 | 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 | 1 | Severe Insomnia | Tremors, muscle twitches, leg and muscle pain, anxiety | At first I thought this was a wonder drug helping finally get some sleep. But this is NOT to be taken long term. The problem is that I have a few other debilitating issues in addition to relentless insomnia. It took me a long time to realize that it was this "harmless" antihistamine that was causing a host of bizarre symptoms including: depression, twitches, tics, excessive worrying, blundering through life in a fog and generally wishing I was dead. This evil sh!t is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Stay far, far away unless you want to end up in the psych ward or ER. Doctors or the FDA should be sued for prescribing/allowing this poison. DON'T TAKE IT. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED | M | 52 | 4 years 25 mg 1X day | 10/17/2013 | 5 | Withdrawal symptoms from Vicodin | None at all. | Coming off of pain pills is absolute hell, the Vistaril helped calm my anxiety and mood swings. I absolutely recommend it. | F | 36 | 3 years | 1/16/2009 | 4 | anxiety | dry mouth | pretty good stuff for anxiety/insomnia. | M | 35 | 3 years | 4/29/2006 | 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 | insomnia | none at all. | this is highly unusual (for me to NOT have side effects), as i have fibromyalgia and am very drug-sensitive. usually, meds have an OPPOSITE effect on me. i take 50 mg. nightly, when i'm in bed, and am usually asleep within 10 minutes. | F | 64 | 2 years | 5/14/2005 | 5 | insomnia, anxiety | a little hung-over early next morning at 50 mg. nothing else | this is a little known treasure in treatment of anxiety and insomnia. i've tried all the popular meds and vistaril is gently calming and cheap as dirt. no side effects but dry mouth and slightly harder to get out of bed. try it before klonopin, which can cause depression. really, vistaril (atarax) is worth a try. | F | 48 | 2 years | 4/2/2009 | 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 | 4 | anxiety | some tiredness | F | 28 | 2 years | 4/28/2003 | 4 | anxiety/panic, nervousness, GAD | few side effects. Included some sedation especially when starting. Usually goes away with time. Also had dry mouth. Thats about it. I take 50-100 mg as needed. | This is one of the only psychotrophic drugs I've taken that I considered a safe drug. Vistaril is very mild but fairly effective. It's also good for allergies and itching. Also will relieve nausea if you're experiencing it. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has anxiety/panic. Vistaril is good at preventing panic and shakiness. Can also work for insomnia. It's also approved to treat alcohol withdrawal. | M | 19 | 2 years | 10/31/2006 | 3 | anxiety | Sleep.. | M | 21 | 2 years 50mg | 12/7/2011 | 1 | Insomnia | Dry mouth, hunger, insomnia | After two years I have discovered thst Vistaril may cause insomnia in certain indiciduals like me. Bummer! Last night I tried my cocktail without Vistaril and slept like a baby. | M | 41 | 2 years 200mg 1X day | 2/12/2010 |
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)