Hydroxyzine
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- Hydroxyzine will be prescribed more than 7 million times this year. Originally known as Atarax and Vistaril, hydroxyzine is an antihistamine in the same family as Benadryl or diphenhydramine. Unlike the newer non-sedating antihistamines, hydroxyzine readily passes into the brain and causes sleepiness.
Hydroxyzine remains available by prescription only. It assists in treatment of a veritable menu of conditions ranging from allergies to itch and motion sickness to anxiety. Hydroxyzine provides sedation and may be useful as a non-addictive sleeping pill. It may also boost the analgesic effect of opioids.
Side effects associated with hydroxyzine appear similar to the other antihistamines. Recent concerns in Europe suggest some individuals appear susceptible to electrocardiographic abnormalities that may lead to cardiac arrhythmias. For this reason the EMA, the European equivalent of the FDA, suggests as low a dose as possible for as short a period as feasible. Those concerns do not seem to be mirrored in the United States.
Due to hydroxyzine’s likelihood of causing sedation, caution seems appropriate when engaging in any activities that require mental alertness. It might pose a danger to drive a motor vehicle or operate heavy equipment while under the effects of the drug. The half life of hydroxyzine rises from 14 hours in an adult to nearly 30 hours in senior citizens.
One of the metabolic by-products of hydroxyzine is cetirizine. This later compound is the generic of Zyrtec, a popular non-sedating antihistamine. Interestingly of all of the non-sedating antihistamines, Zyrtec seems most likely to cross into the central nervous system and promote sleepiness.
I take 25mg for anxiety. It was like flipping a switch. Complete relief. Still can’t believe how well this medication works. At least for the last two weeks.
does it make you tired ? i been taking .5mg ativan and it makes me to tired and sleep to much. atavan is to much for me.
Cybercab does it make u sleepy
@@marioavila9021 Only a little.
cybercab do u take it everyday
Mario Avila I’m really small and it makes me super sleepy, so I take it only as needed. Usually that’s how it’s prescribed. It helps me! Especially before bed
Did he invent the medicine? Holy cow this guy’s an encyclopedia for this.
He’s an encyclopedia for every medicine on the channel😂
@@AJ88874 the best one by far
he is the best doc on you tube explaining meds
He has an impressive comprehensive knowledge, and practical use understanding of pharmaceuticals and communicates it to the lay person in an easy to understand way.
Lol
Wish my doctor was 5% as knowledgeable as what this gentleman is.
frl
Omg same
I love this for my anxiety,I take 25 mg as needed,I don't need it all the time but when I have a attack it relieves fast !
I literally just went through every emotion during this presentation. Curious, then happy, then put off, confused, happy again, scared, unsure , informed ,really scared again, then confused. Oh hell sounds like I need it!!!!
Damnnnnnn he went all in on this medication!!!! I wish I had him as my professor in nursing school! Mad respect to you 💪🙌🙏 he knows his pharmacology!!!! 👏👏🫶
"Little bit difficult to get off benzodiazepines". That's an understatement. I never experienced anything nearly as horrible as Xanax withdrawal and it took a long long time to taper off with Valium. I wish my doctor would've given me hydroxyzine instead way back then. I can and have quit hydroxyzine cold turkey with no problems
Yep. Almost died from benzo withdrawal! Peace ✌️
You can't die it might lke you feel like its happing butb if your on a normal dosage I came came off oxy valume and fentanel patch wit a nornspan patch in over 2 weeks I had sweats night nightmares screaming jitters
Was prescribed this yesterday. I love this stuff, I slept like a baby last night. Didn't even get up to pee, slept all the way through. (No I didn't pee the bed).
25mg before bed 50?
Wats ur update Of it now if ur still taking it?
😂😂😂😂
Last week I was having a huge panic attack and I remembered I had these pills. I took two 10 mgs and I felt like all of the anxiety and paranoia just lifted. It's non addictive. I want to have this medication for the rest of my life to counter those horrible panic nights.
But, doesn’t it take a while for the effects to kick in?
@NOV123 nope...works within 20 minutes
@@NOV123 very fast indeed. 20 mins tops
hmm i use it for itchyness / help with sleep. iduno if it does anything for anxiety for me. currently using 25mg @ night.
@@ccxfrank109did it still work ?
Just by looking at him I can tell he knows his shit
Repent and believe the gospel!
He's old with grey hair, comes from wisdom. 😂 iono just felt like sayin something
I have GAD, MDD, ADHD, CPTSD, BPD. My trio of meds are Zoloft, Wellbutrin, and Vistaril and I have never felt better. I can enjoy my hobbies again and be more in the present. Thank you modern medicine and doctors/scientists.
Congratulations. I just started taking it.
zoloft and wellbutrin? interesting
I take Zoloft and Wellbutrin as well and it’s made my life so much better
Can I ask the mg you take? Thank you
I have allergies and have anxiety reactions with every antihistamines my doctor has given me. She just prescribed this today. I’m actually excited to try this. Fingers crossed that it works.
I have severe allergies and this works really good for hives....and anxiety. It makes you really slow down after about an hour and and half after you take it. Be prepared to either take a nap or try to fight it the best you can by keeping active. I've been using it off and on for years and it still has the same effect on me. I only take as needed... meaning only when I am covered in hives and can't stand the itchiness anymore. It works almost right away for allergies.
It works ! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Did it work? I wanted benzos and ended up getting super Benadryl LOLs
@@kimberleypex not for me
@@Barry-Sweatyit works well
I’ve never seen the benefit of this drug for anxiety...I wish I did. The doctors are running from benzos even for those who need it. I’m hoping drugs like this that work for some people can help us tackle anxiety regularly. This is such a debilitating disease and to know it CAN be treated, but that we haven’t found a class of medications in which the benefits outweigh the risks, is just sad. I hope we figure this out in my lifetime, but I’m not holding my breath. Regardless, thanks for the videos. I always consult your lectures before initiating a medication
GABA and L-Theanine work well without side effects or dependency
@@mattwatts33 if im not mistaken, GABA is placebo as the supplement doesnt cross the blood brain barrier. l-theanine does, though.
So I am an alcoholic who is weaning off alcohol. I can't stop completely because it causes massive anxiety issues and can be dangerous. I told the doctor I cannot have any type of narcotic, but I need something to help control the anxiety and some other symptoms. They prescribed this to me and it has worked wonders. First couple of days it caused me to be quite sleepy, but after a while it just kinda... calms me down. I am super happy they went with this medicine to help me go through what I'm doing. So far I'm down to about half the amount of alcohol I drink and I regularly just don't want to drink (thank god). The loss of concentration is real, but it isn't anything crazy. Seems that the first few days are when the symptoms are the most common.
the way I use these things for my sleep benzos would be better for my health I don't have a problem with abusing drugs if I don't want to, I just want to go to sleep at a good time peacefully...
Benzo will fucking make your anxiety worce
This man is a genius
I got home with my prescription and immediately took it. I sort of forgot I took it but probably within 15 minutes I remembered and thought "theres no way its already working" sure enough i looked it up and the effects can be that quick. It is a miracle drug for me personally. The downside is it makes me sleepy. I will take sleepiness over terrible overthinking and rumination any day until I can learn how to handle it without medication
Do you take it in the morning? Or before bed?
@@kurbicksan4917 It honestly just depends on life. I don't take it every day but I will if I have something big going on or anytime I'm feeling particularly anxious. Ill take it consistently if I'm doing something new until I can get comfortable without it. I deal with anxiety everyday but it just depends on how bad it is.
I take it every night because it also helps as a sleep aid. It seems as if it loses the effectiveness the more you take it so I try to limit my usage
Could not feel any difference at first, but slept better. Woke up strong and upbeat. Changed my life, still cant "feel" a difference when awake. Sleep amazingly!
How are you doing now, a year later?
This man had his coffee ☕️ before making this video 😊 Seriously he is impressive 👍
Cocaine bro
@@carmafia5606 nah man, not cocaine he's using pharma stims for performance enhancement (off label lol)
@@Magar6 composition name please
@@carmafia5606 Dexamfetamine
i clicked off this video when i saw him, because i thought he'd be boring, then i came back because i felt that was unfair and i should listen to some smart, old boring guy. glad i did, he knows his stuff and has energy.
if he's on stims good for him, so is biden and he can't function 2% as much as this guy with or without it.
This guy knows his stuff!!! Subscribing!!!
He sure does, and his enunciation and pronunciation is as good as those Swedish people when they speak in English-even better than ours, y'all!
I know right...wish my dr.was like this...he's very interesting to me...
I just learned way more than I did in nursing school! 😂 Nice video, you sure your information. Thank you!
What an incredible service you are providing with these highly informative and helpful videos! Thank you so very much.
Always enjoy your Podcasts. You are the best!
Hey there.... just a tip from me. I was prescribed Doxepin for depression and trouble sleeping. I was on it about 10 years. Meanwhile I thought maybe I could do without the doxepin. Doc had me taper off and was ok at first but then I got this really awful sensitivity to touch. It would start as an itch that would turn into a very painful burning itch. Even a slight touch could set it off. I tried about 2 months and had to go back on. Later another doctor changed it to hydroxyzine. It works well for me. I don't know if I had an unusual reaction coming off the doxepin but it was torture. Thanks for this good lesson.... I learned from you and it's the first time I've come across you.
this dude’s mouth movements are intense
I’ve been on a handful of anxiety meds in my life and hydroxyzine does the absolute least for me. Zoloft made me throw up, buspar made me twitchy, lexapro made me aggressive and twitchy, and hydroxyzine no matter what dosage I fall asleep in about half an hour and that isn’t an answer for anxiety that just makes me not want to take it.
Agreed. This is a sleeping pill for me… I wasn’t anxious because I was asleep. Not the answer.
Yeah I have a small child and need to be able to function. Also have recent cardiac issues and I’ve heard it can cause arrhythmias so not sure why my doc thought this was the one 4 me
Oh that's good for me then cause I got it prescribed before bedtime to help with insomnia! I'm taking Prozac for my anxiety and panic disorder and it's been good!
Never mind this shit sucked.... Lol! I told my psych it didn't do anything and he prescribed me Trazadone.... Muuuuch better.
Take it right before bed and hydroxyzine works amazing! Obviously you need to sleep. If you can’t/refuse to fall asleep, then you have psychiatric issues that go beyond anxiety, bro.
You're a real living encyclopedia Doc !! Brilliant mind.
Thank you so much for the information! Earlier this year, my heart rate just went up and wouldn’t go back down. I thought it was because of food poisoning but it began to happen every night, I literally was not able to sleep. Started taking this in 25 mg form, and I sleep quite well every night now. Any night I don’t take it, it’s that sleepless hell all over again. I normally have postnasal drip and a slightly runny nose so the antihistamine part of it just makes it even better. This stuff is great
So your heart is still beating fast
You may simply have high blood-pressure (hypertension) as I do. Mine came on after a heart-attack. Propanolol is used for this as well as anxiety. Rhere's also Atenolol. I wonder if you have HBP and anxiety; ask your doctor. Good night, sleep tight!
Kilowag Magnusson My cardiologist actually prescribed metoprolol to me. It’s sort of the same as atenolol, I think? I only take it when the heart rate in general, throughout the entire day, doesn’t seem to settle down… Ironically today is one of those days, I’m going to take some when I get home as well as the hydroxyzine. Maybe I do have high blood pressure...
Tyrone Demps only at night time, but it seems like I actually just got food poisoning last year, and the bad experience was so traumatizing that I freaked out at night time now. The pills help me to calm down
I started taking it in December in rehab, 100mg every 6hrs as needed. Gave me bad cotton mouth and very vivid scary dreams and hallucinations. Dr cut it down to 50mg to sleep. Still dream but not as bad, I still wake up and see things but it goes away after I blink a few times. One thing I learned about drugs is everybody’s different. God bless and good luck!
I’m starting today couse my anxiety. I’m already in Paxil but my panic attacks still happening. I have all my hope in this medication now that I’m seeing thins. Thanks doc!
As someone that takes hydroxyzine alone. I can say it does help. But the flip side is that I've been using it for years and like all things it slowly becomes a norm or you're just used to it so basically im saying you'll be good for awhile than once it doesn't do its job its time to move on to other meda
IS HAS HELPED ME A LOT ! JUST TAKE IT AT THE SAME TIME EVERY DAY LIKE AT NOON.THE OTHER THING THAT HAS HELPED ME IS TO RELAX AND BREATHE WE ARE ONLY ON GODS EARTH ONE TIME...
@@jordandabbs9805 you’re not supposed to use it for more than 4 months bro.
@@TheGlowingOnee doc says im good to use it so thats that I do
@@TheGlowingOnee facts
God bless you Dr. Landow. I’ll miss new videos from you but these will last on in your memory and help people for many many years to come!
Hydroxyzine took my anxiety from a solid 10 down to a 3.
That's awesome!! I got it prescribed today, do you get drowsy? My anxiety is huge, also I get panic attacks.
It causes drowsy,take at bedtime
Me too
This guys so good at getting to it all… that I forget what drug he’s taking about?
I'm taking half of a 25 mg pill at night around 8 pm for anxiety and insomnia. I sleep at least 12-14 hrs and I'm groggy most of the day. Its stopped working this afternoon so I took another half. Might need to increase to a full 25mg. I don't know how anyone can function at any reasonable level while taking hydroxizine. I'm literally walking around half asleep for most of the day.
wow, I took 25 mg at once before going to bed and didn't sleep at all😢 even though it made me very drowsy and tired.
u just a lightweight 😂
everyone is different, the effects are heavily dependent upon your weight and tolerance level.
Hydroxizine is a GODSEND. For allergic disease (me!) to sleep and anxiety (Me!).
It’s lovely and I’ve taken it for ten years. No it’s not really going to turn if a period of extreme stress and anxiety, but it can def chill you out for every night kind of use. There are zero side effects. 😍
Foreal the best
I was prescribed for anxiety 25 mg. but im afraid to take it due to the side effects
I have anxiety and high blood-pressure, and that damned post-nasal drip that condenses into phlegm in the throat causing me to have to clear it a lot; it makes me sound like a car starting!! I also have developed insomnia in the last few months. What does it feel like to take it Madame Von W?
@@bryanlcruz5081 I have never heard of Foreal, how much does it cost? 😉
Liar! Anticholinergic...
In the 80s and 90s doctors prescribed this with pain pills to make the opioids stronger. I hated how it made me feel for about 3 days. I appeared intoxicated for all that time but it just felt like I couldn't wake up ! It was not pleasant at all and didn't help my pain ! I will never take this ever again--------
This was the best movie Ive ever seen. Action packed knowledge, that went over my head.
My doctor prescribed this for me 3 x a day 25 mg for histamine storm I've experienced for 5 months now. I only take it once a day its so strong.
Ive never learned this much about a medication in that short amoutn of time lol. It was like I was reading a book omg.
Woke up from a long sleep. He yawned, stretched, and at last opened his eyes completely. For two minutes, however, he lay in his bed without moving, as though he were not yet quite certain whether he were awake or still asleep, whether all that was going on around him were real and actual, or the continuation of his confused dreams.
honestly i think that ritalin and prozac combo made me hate stimulants because my brain puts out so much dopamine that i dont even feel stimulants except nothing but the negative side effects
I have turettes syndrome and started taking this at age of 37 nothing worked before this one makes me sleep fast.
i have tourette's as well. my main complaint is severe chronic insomnia which I deal with through alcohol. I have just been prescribed this I hope it acts as a great replacement.
Did it u help u to sleep??how long u r taking??or how many mgs u r taking plz rep
thank you SO muchf or all of your videos! it is so wonderful to hear from a professional and get such straight forward answers. wishing you the best~
I love this drug and how it responds instantly. What I don't like is after 20mins in my system I get extremely hot flashes, that's the part that gets o my nerves
It helps a little for anxiety but it's no substitute for Benzos for relief. It won't stop a panic attack if you have one.
Well now that is very impressive. Thank you Doctor for sharing your knowledge.
I take 25mg. It def helps sleep. I get better, deeper, prolonged sleep. The side effects for myself; tad drowsy, respiratory depression (feels harder on the system to breathe), vivid dreams
Sounds scary. i was prescribed 25 mg for anxiety
@@alliberges it’ll help. The upside of this stuff is it’s not addiction forming. It’s really an antihistamine but has secondary purposes
@@johnc1280 Thanks for the info. I just feel like if it sedates me once it’ll calm my brain to which i can then control my anxiety. Hope it works. I may have to wait till friday to take it so that i can sleep in.
@@alliberges welcome. Good luck. I’d recommend cutting that 25mg in half for first few times administering into your system, see how you fare with it. I just prefer melatonin for sleep but the hydroxyzine does mitigate anxiety
I really appreciate Atarax, I only take it a few times a year but it works well without being overwhelming
As someone who suffers from restless leg syndrome, Hydroxyzine probably will set the legs off. It sets mine off whenever I take it which is why I cut each pill in half and take only half a dose.
I take 25 mg for my anxiety n it calms me n helps me sleep
Doctor, you are well-versed in this knowledge, impressive. How does Hydroxyzine compare to Diphenhydramine in regards to potential irregular heartbeats? I use Atenolol following a heart-attack three years ago.
Did you ever use hydroxyzine? I have heart palpitations
Thank you for this information! Wishing all the best!
Thank you! You too!
You are brilliant kind sir...thank you
Diphenhydramine used to dry me out like a desert
I'm taking 25 and works sometimes when my panic attacks are not consecutive. But I'm 39 and I'm 280 lbs. I need to take a least 50 mg . Thank you doctir
I TAKE 50MG UP TO 4 TIMES A FAY IM A 165 POINDS
You need to take 50 pounds off, more than anything else.
Taking this as needed for anxiety and sleep I have 50mg and it definitely works as a sleep aid not sure for use during the day it may make you hella sleepy. I take buspar twice a day and I like it !
any side effect
Use 10 mg or 20 mg during the day. I would only use 50 mg when going to bed.
R u still taking??
@@gaylejones1545did it work for long time if u take 1 time in week or 4 in month ??
This medicine does not even make me tired!! It likewise does not help my anxiety!!!
Absolutely great and fast acting. The only thing is you didn’t say if the side effects will go away after time. I started on the 10mg once a day but yes, 10 min after, right back to bed and slept again for 2 hours and woke up with a hangover kinda. I’m taking 5 mg three times a day. Will the sleepy thing diminish over time?
We're you able to sleep the whole night with it?
READ THIS COMMENT - Studies have also been conducted which show that long-term prescription of hydroxyzine can lead to tardive dyskinesia after years of use, but effects related to dyskinesia have also anecdotally been reported after periods of 7.5 months, such as continual head rolling, lip licking and other forms of athetoid movement. (MEANING - Uncontrollable Body Movements Acting Involuntarily...
At what dose? Seems like dosage that people take of this drug varies dramatically.
@@mecarr idk honestly but I don't think its worth gambling over. I flushed my whole prescription down the toilet after I found out.
@@kealepennington2376 how long had you taken it for?
@@mecarr I only took it as needed. Prob half a dozen times in a 2 month course.
@@kealepennington2376 it’s been deemed safe by the FDA for at least a 4 month treatment so you should be fine.
I do take hydroxyzine at night because if I take it during the day and get sleepy, I’ll wake up depressed which is very bad
Is it still makes you sleepy ??
I took this again only 50 mg and it caused DEPRESSION and CONFUSION.....why did it do this...????? horrible feeling.....
This medicaiton helps a lot for people prescribed opiate pain medication, or people on MAT programs. It helps with itching, and anxiety brought on by the medication. It calms me down like a benzo but makes me a little sleepy sometimes. But its a much better every day medication then any benzo because there so hard to get off.
Hydroxyzine isn’t helpful for my anxiety. It just knocks me out. I’m an adult and could only take 12.5 mg per day!
@James Boss glad it worked for you
I guess everyone reacts differently.
it made me very tired too. but after 5 days or so that soreness went away and I can do daily functions now. 25 mg 3x a day. I couldn't hardly leave my house before this drug and now i can go for walks and talk to people. it makes me feel welcomed and loved. like an overall sense of well being. without it I am ER level panic attack. hope you find what works for you.
Taking less is fir allergic disease and sedation. Taking more is for ANXIETY
@@nicolevonw8101 Is 25 mg enough for anxiety?
Thanks Doc, I been on it since 2019 for anxiety 50mg at night. I considerate a key part of my regime. You discussed benefits of it I didn't know about. Kind of worries me a bit bc I take 100mg Seroquel at night, I experience weird breathing and heart beats sometimes.
Get ecg taken so you can see if your qt time is prolonged
I just came off of that 400 mgs for sleep. Helluva drug to go off cold turkey. I don't wish that on anyone. I'm older and like you every night I would wonder if I would even wake up from seroquel. It can cause sudden cardiac death amid many other side effects. It caused me pancreatitis and I still get attacks frequently. Hope you can get off. Very hard to sleep w/o it. A low dose benzo is far healthier. Nothing is even better if you can go a couple months w/o good sleep.
I'm losing the bloat and weight gain. No more tripping or falling or leaving the stove on at night. So dangerous.
My doc prescribed me 50mg tabs for anxiety/insomnia, but after a couple doses, I think I might need a lower dose, maybe 25mg. I take it at night before bed and it is effective, but I still feel very groggy for the first 2-3 hours in the morning and I can't have that. I need to wake up feeling energized so I can work out and get on with my day, but the last thing I want to do is work out when I wake up on this stuff. It saps my motivation.
Thats whats up, Doc!!! Thanks for the expertise.
I got prescribed this for my flight... I hate heights so I’m hoping this works. I told my Dr. I’m gonna drink with it also. He said that’s fine.
Did taking that medicine for your flight make you sleepy when you took it? I’m leaving and flying out of the country in a day or two and I was prescribed 25mg 30min before flight snd I’ve seen horrible videos of bad reviews. I don’t want to be sleepy and not be able to be awake enough to get to my connecting flight
@@BUSHEY111 it worked slightly! If I didn’t drink with it, I feel like my anxiety still would of been really high. But it had a slight impact on making me relaxed .. Deff have a drink or 2 with it, and you will be fine
@@mattnificent7313 ok. I will let you know how it went with me snd for anyone else who may be curious in these comments.
@@BUSHEY111 how did it go? I’m curious
@@mirandabby22 They haven't replied I think they died lol jk I take 25 mg for panic attacks and it just knocks me out thus ending the panic attacks but even Benadryl makes me sleepy
R.I.P Dr. Ken Landow. Thank you for the informative videos.
Is he no more realy ?
Just found his obituary online RIP Dr.Ken Landow thank you for your contributions!
🕊️🙏
He died?
You never know til you go balls deep
😂😂😂😂 what
I feel a panic attack rising in me just watching this....bout to take a hydroxyzine hcl 25 mg now. Awesome facts thanks... This is my first time....well here it goes...
was it fine when you got this from the doctor? I was wondering if it helps go off xanax or like drug? my doctor has me taping from xanax,but want something to replace it.
@@maryannholmgren3076 I'm feeling it now, a bit sleepy ,I still need more time with it to say for sure the full effect. My doctor prescribed this for my anxiety along with oxcarbazepine 300mg tablets...oh boy, I been feeling mellow all day. 😌
@@ericb.4868 are you able to function?
@@maryannholmgren3076 so far, so good.
@@ericb.4868 awesome..went to my dr.'s today and he wants to taper me off real slow, that is what I read a good dr does. It takes time to adjust all the thoughts ect and he doesn't mind me going as slow as I need. That makes most of the unnecessary stress go away.Wishing us both the best road ahead.
Wow..what a dr....I need u as my Dr.4 real....I've never heard a Dr.ralk like this...u are so interesting I could learn so much from u....thank u so much...I take 2 a day at 50mgs.for anxiety...it dont make me sleepy it helps alittle but I guess if it helps some is better then none at all.....
I take over 150mg each day for anxiety, and tension. It helps me out
What does it do
Jerrod how is it going for you on this medicine? i take 25mg 3x a day.
@@marioavila9021 it gives you an overall sense of well being. a very soothing calming effect. Like soaking in a warm epsom salts bath. it stops an Emergency level panic attack and makes it wonderful day. I couldn't even leave my house most days and now i can go for walks and talk to people. I am not as shy or afraid of the world. it makes me feel like I belong and that everyone is a friend. It stops my paranoia. it is like flipping a switch as others have said. it only last for about 8 hours. I take 25mg 3x a day. or 25mg every 8 hours. I sleep better. even my bed feels better like it is hugging me. very very comforting feeling. like a warm blanket is hugging you.
RC reparts is that only atarax and have you taken 50mg at once
@@marioavila9021 I took 100mg of Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) mainly it just calm you down, but not in a bad way where it's noticable. It makes people tired, but not for me.
I’ve been experiencing extreme anxiety about my heart rate recently, and I ended up going to get some testing done like ECG, stress test, and ultrasound. Even after all of that my anxiety still persists. I’ve had an extended holter monitor for 14 days and I still can’t get it out of my head. After taking this specific medication I’ve noticed extra instances of ectopic heartbeats, and a little bit of relief when it comes to constantly being aware of my own heart rate. So I suppose I would be asking, does this drug increase the chances of my ectopic heartbeats?
I have had the exact. Same. Experience. Had a series of panic attacks in my younger years which lead to my own awareness of my heartbeat. Worst year or two of my life. I was constantly worried I was going to die, was constantly checking my heart rate and blood pressure, had an ultrasound on my heart, had to wear a Mobile monitor that measured my blood pressure every hour, the whole works. Was prescribed hydroxyzine , and it all went away. The anxiety of feeling my heartbeat, the actual awareness of my heart beat, everything. Actually 10 days ago stopped taking hydroxyzine after taking it every single day for over 3 years (which is not a good idea) , and it helped me Through my tough times.
I take 10 mg and I just asked my doctor to up my dosage to 25. It does work for me, sometimes I cut it in half, because I don’t wanna fall asleep at work lol. There are days where I take it every day and then there are days where I only take it once or twice a week and then I won’t take it again for over another week or so, it’s prescribed for me 3 times a day AS NEEDED. It does make me calm and it does help me sleep a little. I heard it’s good for anxiety and allergies and what not. I wanted to take this instead of a controlled substance, because I heard that you can’t get addicted to it.
@@titianamcbride3501 do you have any side effects?
You anxiety is just to serve that’s it causing your heart palpitations. I did the same thing with my heart and when ever I felt anxious or had anxiety it would add an extra beat.
Thyroid?
I love this dr!!!
He’s not lying about the vivid dreams lol
I think people with heart problems such as heart palpitations are prescribed this too.
Really????? Why does it help with racing heart or does it make it worse???,
@@s.sflower ...it actually has the potential to slow the heart rate down due to its sedative effects and may even lower blood pressure...
This guy is awesome very knowledgeable ❤
It has helped me with anxiety and allergies 🤧.
It almost takes away my urge to itch completly, I just take it for anxiety. But I will say sometimes its to sedating. Compared to a benzo where I can get through my day without feeling like im gonna pass out all the time. But benzos just arent realistic or good for you to take daily. Its worse than alcohol, basically the worst addiction you could have.
Was prescribed 25mg as needed for panic attacks that sent me to the ER. I took it and it hit me super fast, like within 5 mins. The first hour was rough, it almost made have another panic attack but about 2 hours in it was fine, however I was very groggy the next day but slept great.
@Gabriel Dickey It did for me
The doctor who did my partial knee replacement surgery she fave this medicine it makes me sleepy sometimes for anxiety and it said for (pain) and 25 MG three times a day to i don’t think it helps for the knee pain either
@Gabriel Dickey no i am not a drug seeker. I dont have drug history never use drug before ever
It also makes an excellent substitute for alcohol if one also suffers from GAD and Bipolar 2.
Sounds good. I start taking it tomorrow
@@ben5966 how’d it go?
@@sinnoboy0000 It worked well at first, but made me really sleepy. After a couple months it stopped helping unfortunately
Dr prescribed 25 mg for anxiety, he said go ahead n take two or three of your really need to
Great insight! Thank you, sir!
I was prescribed a 10 mill gram pill for general anxiety disorder for my panic attacks I took one the other day 12 hours later I still feel like I’ve been shot with a tranquilizer dart
I was prescribed 10m Today in Liquid form. Im scared to take it
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I started this last night and woke up so hung over and messed up looking that my phone face recognition couldn't exen reconize me and locked me out
this is the most ive ever heard anyone speak words with Xs and Zs all over them lmao hahah thanks Doc
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Sounds perfect for me. I cant sleep because im afraid of dying in my sleep.
Thank you Doctor.
Just took this medicine (Half of 25 mg) to see how it would affect me. After a half hour, I felt normal & took another 12.5 mgs.
It feels very much like a benzodiazepine to me, except you dont have the slow body feeling. Over all its nice, and I'm so glad to feel normal for once. Just worried after a few days it will lose its effects.
Can you tell me if I can take this in day hour while working
It is extremely sedating. You won't be able to function if you do.
@J BOSS Yes, very much so! The next day is sooo difficult to wake up.
this medication literally only works as an antihistamine. prescription benedryl. 10/10 do not recommend for my generalized anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety & ptsd.
my psych said i can take it to help me sleep if needed, rather than wasting my klonopin that i need during the day.
i have severe social anxiety & anxiety in general. this medicine works great for me. i think it depends on the person
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They gave me this to sleep it sort of worked for 3 days but then they became like flinstone's vitamins and you don't feel help.
sucks that I have to take 25mg daily just to feel normal man.....Like, if I don't take it, my body would start to itch uncontrollably whenever I'm anxious or nervous or just hot.
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Same
@@ELthatsLoreel hang in there
Jimmy1of1,
Do you still take it everyday?
@@JDubG so I am starting to figure out it triggers mainly in the winter for some reason. That’s when I have to take it every single day. It affects me here n there in the spring/fall time but I haven’t took it in about 2 months now! 🤞🏿
Was just prescribed 50mg a day for sleep aid, and the results are in, I took 1/4 of a pill soon as I got them, didn't notice much and then I took the rest few hours later, was knocked out for a sold 10 hrs and woke up feeling pretty good. My opinion is cut these into what you're comfortable with, so you may have to take one to know what you can tolerate or how much sleep you want, but yes they will put you in la la land.
switched to Ambien, lot better choice though if you can.
I have it on hand but I try not to take it because I get so sleepy. It’s only a 10 mg pill.
They Prescribed me 10MG Liquid form
Can these help me with Alcohol withdraw? I’m not quitting cold turkey, but I’m week 2 of tapering and I have anxiety for about 3-4 hrs a day since cutting back
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I took this medication for about a month... I was a complete vegetable . Never again.
How so? Can you explain to me? I just got this medication prescribed, i been suffering from anxiety for 10 yrs and always avoid medication, but lately it got worst and panic attacks appear, what do you feel?
@@kurbicksan4917 I would go ahead and give it a try. It might work fine for you. I was also taking other medications at the same time, So that could have been why I had such a terrible reaction. But everyone is different. For me, I literally would just sit in a chair and do nothing... I mean absolutely nothing. There are many medications for anxiety, and I have taken amitriptyline for many many years and it works wonderfully. Ativan was the best medication that I ever took, but it's rarely prescribed nowadays because it's highly addictive. Gabapentin also worked very well for me. You might wanna give that a try. I wish you all the luck!
Oh boy
I got 10 mg prescription for anxiety
Hello Doctor, thank you for the very useful information, my wife’s having issues with itchy skin issues and the doctor prescribes her this medication but she is sleepy since she took it and I’m wondering how long gonna be sleepy if 25 mg.
One thing that’s worth mentioning is that Hydroxyzine, unlike some newer generation antihistamines, can affect heart rythm and cause tachycardia. I had a doctor prescribe me Hydroxyzine for insomnia despite the fact that I had already mentioned to him that my dad passed away last year of a heart attack at the age of 59. He was also made aware that I was born with a small VSD and that recently, I feel like my heart has been causing me problems. Despite all this, he prescribed me Hydroxyzine and today, after a short workout, I felt like I was going to stroke out. I cut the medicine earlier today after just 2 days. Be careful and always do your own research.
I don't know where you got the info about it causing tachycardia. The issue they have found is a low chance of causing a long QT interval. Symptoms are dizziness passing out and heart palpitations. Risk factors are a history of having qt interval issues and electrolyte Imbalance issues.
Tathicardia is what causes heart palpitations. The fact that it affects QT interval time is the reason why patients who have a history of heart issues should not be prescribed Hydroxyzine.
Tathicardia is what causes heart palpitations. The fact that it affects QT interval time is the reason why patients who have a history of heart issues should not be prescribed Hydroxyzine.
Tathicardia is what causes heart palpitations. The fact that it affects QT interval time is the reason why patients who have a history of heart issues should not be prescribed Hydroxyzine.
Tathicardia is what causes heart palpitations. The fact that it affects QT interval time is the reason why patients who have a history of heart issues should not be prescribed Hydroxyzine.
My 3 year old daughter has to take this whenever she has a flare up
she has rare autoimmune liver disorder and gets attacks of extremely bad gas and abdomen pain so bad hard for her to breathe
I feel bad giving it to her but after trying everything creams and lotions to soaps or baths
Oatmeal baths and scrubs DO help her but nothing else stops her "bile rash" , itchiness and inability to sleep like Ararat does
I only give it when her skin is peeling off and she sin a lot of pain sometimes she can go months without it
It's still concerns me but better and safer than the other options
Wow, sorry to hear about your daughter. I hope you’re both doing well. Just thought I should mention I’ve seen a lot of functional doctors lately talk about going gluten free for autoimmune diseases. Seems to help a lot.