I'm Bipolar but also with an anxiety disorder. I go to the guidance center for treatment and they decided to stop prescribing Xanax ( and all medications like it, because of their addictive nature) even to those of us who truly need it and don't abuse it. As you can see I am not happy with their desicion. However, My dr. decided to put me on Vistaril 25 Mg X3 a day to combat my anxiety. The medica...
If your Dr. suggests this drug,walk out and go to a new Dr.;The Dr. here is a Veterinarian! Of all the choices, the person prescribing this should be ashamed and go back to school.
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cindy8bx4bn | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/21/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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Real life saver.I feel like I'm back to my old self.I was on ativan for six months,what a bad drug.
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divamomma | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/21/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 2.7
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/13/2008
Condition: Itching
Overall rating 5.0
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I vas perscribed this medication for itching about 2months ago, when I was diegnosed with diabetes and started taking insulin I begain itching almost immediatly after(about 1 week). It was so bad that I wanted to cry. finally I changed insulin but the itching continued. but the vistaril still works, it does help me sleep but I feel no effects from it the next day, and I only take 50mg at night,
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RAINNA05 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/1/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 2.7
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I was prescribed this for mild anxiety attacks, it did take care of my attacks, but only because it made me feel like a zombie!! Of course I wouldn't have an anxiety\panic attack in that condition. I couldn't play and interact with my child, and I was to lazy feeling to complete even a thought most of the time. I would refuse to accept this medicine under any circumstances. Its awful!!
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jess | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/30/2008
Condition: Anxious
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All it did was put me to sleep. Perfect cure for anxiety, sleep. But not all of us can just sleep whenever we feel like it.....
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WHOOJEEEP | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/3/2008
Condition: Anxious
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IT SUCKS COMPAIRED TO KLONOPIN OR XANAX
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/3/2008
Condition: Other
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It was used to enhance the effectiveness of pain medication. I was in severe nerve pain due to a herniated cervical disc.
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rosalynwalters1 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/27/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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I take this drug (50mg) on an "as needed" basis and it has worked beautifully! I also like it because it is non-habit forming! Always a plus! I always make sure that I have them handy, at the lake, at home, in my car and at the office.
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Towens493 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
7/17/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 2.3
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Withdrawal after suddenly stopping the drug.
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terrid | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/20/2008
Condition: Other
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jsellman | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/5/2008
Condition: Other
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I was prescribed this medication to take with another or own it's own to help with my migraines. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. It doesn't always put me to sleep either. I have now increased the dosage to 100mg (per the doctor). Hopefully that works better.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/1/2008
Condition: Other
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I take this medication to help me sleep. I fall a sleep easier and stay a sleep all night. I take 100mg. It works for me and its nonaddictive.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/20/2008
Condition: Hives
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jltucker1 | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/26/2008
Condition: Anxious
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Vistaril seems to only make me feel sleepy for about 20 minutes, then I am back where I was before. I have been taking it for about 4 months now and am having to find other ways to deal with my anxiety. I was on Klonopins for two years, then I got another primary care physician and she didn't want me to be on those. They worked just fine. When I take the medication, the following side effects are extremely prevalent: Itching, Head Pain, Throat Dryness, Excessive Sweating, and my throat feels like it is about to close. Not too satisfied with this Drug. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/7/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/29/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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Nancy | 3-6 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
2/23/2008
Condition: Nausea and Vomiting
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Is it ok to give to a chail age 5 weaght about 50 pounds. Med is 25mg
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Anonymous | On medication for less than 1 month |
2/20/2008
Condition: Nausea and Vomiting
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nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy, severe morning sickness in conjunction with reglan.Has helped tremendously, but curious about risk to baby.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/19/2008
Condition: Anxious
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kristyn | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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