Question 1

what are the drug interactions with xanax (alprazolam) and vistaril?

Accepted Answer

More zonked: Be careful. Xanax (alprazolam) is a sedative. Vistaril/hydroxyzine is an antihistamine that can make you sleepy. So having both medicines on board can make you very drowsy.

Question 2

i just got a script for vistaril for anxiety does not work. xanax (alprazolam) works very well for me.should i just tell the doc that's what i want ?

Accepted Answer

Risks: Part of the reason that drs are reluctant to prescribe Xanax (alprazolam) & medications like it is they are highly addictive. Talk to your dr about your anxiety & that your current meds aren't helping. Counseling can often be very helpful; i also recommend www.Moodgym.Anu.Edu.Au to my patients.

Question 3

i have some .25 xanax from a while ago (year) but i only use it in case of emergency panic attacks. im currently taking vistaril at 25mg. can i take this to smooth my anxiety as i feel it is necessary?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it will do you no harm. Good Ly

Question 4

doc recently switched me from xanax (alprazolam) to vistaril (which i have yet to try). i take xanax (alprazolam) as needed. how do the 2 compare for controlling panic attacks?

Accepted Answer

They do not belong t: Xanax (alprazolam) is better for panic attacks.

Question 5

can you take xanax (alprazolam) claritin and vistaril i'm med phobic bad afraid of side effects or dizziness but need to lower anxiety symptoms i stay lighheaded?

Accepted Answer

Not best combo: With higher degrees of anxiety I would recommend lexapro (escitalopram). Start at 10mg at night for couple weeks , then up to 20 mg nightly. Would not mix the combo u have. Drowsiness is the main issue.  Would also recommend a clinical psychologist or License Clinical Social Worker to discuss and really have you get into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Question 6

my tolerance is out the roof for xanax (alprazolam) and similar rx is there something stronger that my doc likely give me to control anxiety no buspar/ vistaril?

Accepted Answer

Not drugs alone: Consider psychotherapy in addition to your meds.  Drugs alone are often not sufficient to control generalized anxiety.  Cognitive behavioral therapy can work well with your meds to get your anxiety under control.  If none of the drugs you have tried are helping you, you may need to taper off them with your doctor's assistance. All drugs have side effects.

Question 7

what are xanax (alprazolam) prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

ANXIETY: Xanax (alprazolam) is usefulin reducing anxiety. However, if anxiety is a problem, the cause of the problem is important -because when you know how something works and why,  you can dosomething about it. Work out what this is about in therapy and maybe you won't need the xanax (alprazolam).

Question 8

what is half of a 0.5 milligram xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

0.25 mg: 0.5 mg/2 = 0.25 mg;

0.25 mg+.0.25 mg  = 0.5 mg

Question 9

what would happen if a person took xanax (alprazolam) and mrtrazipine?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: There is no contraindication for the use of xanax (alprazolam) (a benzodiazapine anti-anxiety agent along with Mirtazapine an antidepressant! OBVIOUSLY this must be ordered by an experienced mental health Professional!

Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 10

is klonipin safer than xanax (alprazolam)?

Accepted Answer

No: The safety of any medication depends on its use or misuse. When taken as prescribed, for the treatment of a condition  for which the medication is  indicated for or deemed so by your doctor and closely monitored, the safety of any medication is improved.

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What are the drug interactions with xanax (alprazolam) and vistaril?

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I just got a script for vistaril for anxiety does not work. xanax (alprazolam) works very well for me.should i just tell the doc that's what i want ?

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I have some .25 xanax from a while ago (year) but i only use it in case of emergency panic attacks. im currently taking vistaril at 25mg. can i take this to smooth my anxiety as i feel it is necessary?

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Doc recently switched me from xanax (alprazolam) to vistaril (which i have yet to try). i take xanax (alprazolam) as needed. how do the 2 compare for controlling panic attacks?

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Can you take xanax (alprazolam) claritin and vistaril i'm med phobic bad afraid of side effects or dizziness but need to lower anxiety symptoms i stay lighheaded?

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My tolerance is out the roof for xanax (alprazolam) and similar rx is there something stronger that my doc likely give me to control anxiety no buspar/ vistaril?

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What are xanax (alprazolam) prescribed for?

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What is half of a 0.5 milligram xanax (alprazolam)?

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What would happen if a person took xanax (alprazolam) and mrtrazipine?

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