Question 1

is vistaril (hydroxyzine) addictive?

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No: Vistaril helps restless and anxiety through it's antihistamine activity, much like benadryl (diphenhydramine). It is not addictive, but if you are taking it several times daily you could find yourself having some withdrawal symptoms like runny nose.

Question 2

is vistaril (hydroxyzine) habit forming?

Accepted Answer

Not really: I've seen some folks have a psychological dependance using vistaril (hydroxyzine) as a sleep aid, but there is no physical dependence.

Question 3

how well does vistaril work for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Fair: It works for a small percentage of people even though it is commonly prescribed for anxiety.

Question 4

what are the uses of vistaril (hydroxyzine)?

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Vistaril (hydroxyzine): It is used as a mild antihistamine, as a tranquilizer that is non-addicting, to help old patients rest. It is combined with pain shots to reduce the incidence of nausea and lower anxiet related to pain.

Question 5

can you open a vistaril (hydroxyzine) capsule?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The capsule just makes it easier to swallow.

Question 6

does vistaril (hydroxyzine) help you stop pain?

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Vistaril (hydroxyzine): Vistaril (hydroxyzine) is a anti-histamine - so no it does not stop pain. It does cause drowsiness - and if you really get drowsy you may not feel that the pain is bad. Not a good idea to use vistaril (hydroxyzine) for pain.

Question 7

can i overdose on 100 mg of vistaril (hydroxyzine)?

Accepted Answer

Max 400mg/day in adu: Although max dose of vistaril (hydroxyzine) is 400mg/day in adults, every one is different. Some common side effects are drowsiness, fatigue headache constipation. Report any irregular/fast heart beat, difficulty urinating, slurred speech or tremor to your doctor as soon as possible. Vistaril (hydroxyzine) starts it action in 15-60 mins after a dose / keeps working for~4-6hrs then out of the system 14-25 hrs. Drink lots water.

Question 8

what are the effects of vistaril (hydroxyzine) like?

Accepted Answer

Older antihistamine : Vistaril, (hydroxyzine) Hydroxyzine is an older antihistamine usually used to treat itching. It can be used as a mild hypnotic (sleeing aide) or mild anti-anxiety med (tranquilizer). Major side effect is sedation (sleepiness).

Question 9

please describe the medication: vistaril (hydroxyzine)?

Accepted Answer

Old antihistamine: Vistaril (hydroxyzine) is Hydroxyzine (aka atarax) a first generation antihistamine that is used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension.  It is still used on occasion to treat itchy skin rashes.  It may also be used in conjunction with anesthesia.

Question 10

what would 625 mg of vistaril (hydroxyzine) do to a person?

Accepted Answer

Overdose : That is a gigantic dose of visteril. The major and potentially life threatening risk would be CNS depression.

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