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Posted 12/8/2015 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
Good morning - Question for anyone who is taking/has taken vistaril. Does it work for anxiety? My doctor originally prescribed it along with my first AD (Zoloft) and told me to take it before I went to bed. After reading some places online it seems as though a lot of people take it throughout the day to keep their anxiety in check. Ideally, this is how I would like to use it. I know it's like a hopped up benadryl, but it doesn't make me sleepy (I'm an insomniac). Any input is appreciated!
Posted 12/8/2015 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hi I've been prescribed hydroxyzine for sleep + anxiety and was instructed to "take when needed" meaning when I'm heading to bed. But the past 2 months or so I've been having bad anxiety n this is the only medicine I've been prescribed so I've taken it during the day on 3 separate occasions.

Personally I feel that it helps with anxiety. I feel sedated and it's like I can feel anxiety nesting in me but no longer has "energy" to lash out. First time taking it I got heavily sedated and anxiety levels dropped noticeably. But subsequently i think it lessened in its sedative and anti-anxiety effect. It wears off faster. It's diff for everyone so you can give it a try!
Posted 12/8/2015 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
JRF,

Vistaril can be a good choice for many in treating their PRN anxiety needs.

It is, for many an alternative to a benzodiazepine. It is being prescribed more frequently by doctors due to the fact that it does not pose the dependency risk that a benzo can.

When taking it during the day/waking hours....you'll want to initially try it at home...in case it does have a sedative effect...

Wishing much success with your Rx! Keep up your coping skills and posting, and you'll be working a good management plan.:)

S.C.
Posted 12/8/2015 4:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi JRF

I have never taken this medication but know lots of people who have and they say they have had great results so give it a go.

Hibee
Posted 12/9/2015 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys, i appreciate it! My anxiety is high so I'm going to try it at work right now - I can handle sleepy and I'll at least not be going anywhere for a few hours. :)
Posted 12/9/2015 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
JRF,

Sorry to hear you are having a high anxiety day...

...but HOPING that your Rx is going to help take the edge off for you!

Remember too to practice your coping skills. The best approach in medication is to use them in combination with anxiety management tools and practices.:)

Let us know how it goes okay?

S.C.
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