User Reviews for hydroxyzine HCl oral

Got diagnosed with pityriasis rosea (a common rash that thankfully goes away on its own) and was prescribed hydroxyzine to ease the itching. I was on 25mg and was to take 1-2 a night before bed. I found it very helpful - it made the itching go away and made me feel much better as I waited for the rash to go away on its own. I didn’t really have any negative side effects - got drowsy but that’s to be expected and didn’t cause me any issues. I had a very good experience.

I took a 25mg dose of this medication last night and within about 2 hrs or so, I started experiencing heart palpitations. OMG!!! Didn’t realize it was from this medication until I read these reviews. I was prescribed to take medication at bedtime as needed.

I have been having pretty severe anxiety. My panic attacks have been getting worse. Right when I feel myself building up to an episode, I take this. Within a few minutes I feel everything calm down. It’s amazing. My world stops spinning, my arms don’t feel on fire, my heart stops pounding and racing. Smoothly but quickly. I never thought my panic attacks will be manageable and I can work through my worries without having to freak out every time! I also suffer from insomnia, and this puts me out! And I wake up slightly groggy but I feel great. Awesome stuff (: Read More Read Less

i was prescribed this for insomnia. it works and has a calming effect. however, i wake up feeling a little groggy but after tea do well. then about 10 hours later like clockwork, i feel like i’ve been drugged and have to go to sleep. i wake up at six am but then pass out at 5 pm again. not very helpful. i don’t think i’ll ever get my insomnia figured out

im 40 male. Took for insomnia. Taken hydroxyzine for 19 nights, and developed depression, anxiety, brain fog, chronic constipation, chronic dry nose, panic, brain fog, decreased cognitive function, suicidal thoughts, other symptoms.The american sleep council doesnt reccomend this for insomnia, and these types of drugs (anticholinergics) can lead to dementia, alzheimers, and cognitive decline. I stopped two months ago and still have all my side effects,, Didnt have none of these until i started the medication. Very dangerous and eveyone considering taking this should be cautioned before hand! I had to quit my job after this, and cant hardly do anything anymore,, and thats nothing compared to if these effects wont subside eventually.Read More Read Less

Posted about my 92 yr old mom in reference to this med for itching. It did help her but now for the past 48 hrs she is having severe constipation with spasm like labor pains. Stopped the med last night.

Helped my 92 yr old mom that is bedridden at home and it took over a day to start helping. Now it works like a charm. 0.25 mg every 6 hrs. Only give her one in morning and one at night.

Prescribed for servere Hives and being Narcoleptic this was a disaster for me personally. I'm letting anyone know, this was not even a downer , it was ZOMBIE time. As soon as it took affect I regretted it. I was completely useless ,I could not focus on even small tasks. Was in the bathroom way more than my waterpills. The FDA oviously checks what they want , as I see no reason for the discription of this drug , so I can't blame the prescriber This is a useless pill that probably makes millions for peddlers of this drug. Buyer Beware. I've know it's a bummer but you really need to read the more than the labelRead More Read Less

TERRIBLE SIDE EFFECTS: I took 25 mg. pill for post op facial cosmetic surgery itching. Pharmacy instructions were to take every 6-8 hours for itching. I took second 25 mg. pill six hours after the first one as itching was interfering with my sleep. Even 19 hours after first pill (11 hours after second pill) I had difficulty balance, nausea, headache, blurred vision. I weigh 116 lb. Surgeon told me after this reaction to only take one at night before going to sleep. I decided to return to Tylenol PM (with Benadryl) which has minimal side effects the next day and relieves the itching.Read More Read Less

I was given hydroxyzine hcl 25mg to treat anxiety. I am very leary using meds so I cut pill in half. about half an hour later a extreme low hit me a little later I became extremely tired. Could not function take or take care my 3yr old grandchild. The anxiety went away, but not something I want to take again. I take medication for depression, do not want or need a medication that makes me feel low.

It was prescribed for anxiety but doesn't seem to help at all.

I was prescribed this only as a sleep aid, for no other reason. I took the 25MG strength. The side effects I experienced were increased visits to the bathroom, almost every two hours, and restlessness. Unfortunately, it only made me drowsy but couldn't really help me get a good night's sleep.

Asked for this back in 2016 for longstanding anxiety that wasn't fully controlled by daily sertraline + gabapentin. On the plus side, it does help my anxiety and doesn't muddle my thoughts like Xanax. On the downside, the drowsiness from this medication noticeably reduces my desire to do anything and can last for up to two days after a single dose - and I'm convinced that my daily use of this medication between 2016 and early 2020 contributed to two depressive episodes. I still use it when my anxiety is really bad, but I prefer to use Xanax. Even though Xanax makes me feel like I've dropped a few IQ points and has an addiction risk, I still prefer that over feeling lifeless and risking another depressive episode. Everyone is different, though. My mother and my best friend both take hydroxyzine for anxiety. My mom only feels tired for a couple of hours and my best friend gets a dry mouth. Don't be like me and rush into it blindly, but please don't be scared away from this medication, either. Just make sure to discuss the potential benefits and side effects of this drug with your doctor before you pick it up from the pharmacy. Read More Read Less

This was supposed to help with my anxiety but After I took this, I’ve experienced tremors, bowel movement, and nausea. Do not get please.

Was given to me for anxiety; however, during the night woke up confused, difficulty sleeping and felt totally exhausted and unrested. Made me feel 'funny' and not right in my head. Will not take any longer regardless of what my doctor says.

Doctor prescribed for poison ivy itching to take a night. It made me extremely tired and carried over into the day. I only took for two weeks and stopped because I was unable to function mentally for my work during the day and after two days off the med I'm still sleepy during the day

I was prescribed this to take on my bad anxiety days as an extra boost along with my regular meds. I feel it has helped and has kept anxiety at bay when I needed it

I woke up the next day so exhausted and incredibly dizzy, heart palpitations throughout the day and blurred vision. I was put on it for anxiety from urgent care. I won’t use it again

The traffic and noises outside my house have been extremely frustrating to me, enough to cause anxiety like I've never experienced. My doctor prescribed this and it works. I could take it as many as four times a day but the most I've taken it was in the afternoon and evening once. Otherwise I take it as needed once a day.

While this drug does keep the itching at bay, it also causes drowziness. Therefore, I take it after a meal and often follow it with a cup of black tea. This combination works well for me.