Posted by worrier on July 29, 2003, at 21:36:21
In reply to Anyone Taken Vistaril?, posted by SilmarilOne on July 29, 2003, at 21:09:32
> Has anyone used Vistaril? Do you know the maximum dosage? My pdoc won't give benzos, and I'm planning to order some ativan on the internet, for prn use, but in the meantime I have vistaril, and am wondering what dose to use for a panic attack, if I feel one coming on. Thanks.
>I've taken vistaril and it really isn't very good as an antianxiety med. It's hydroxyzine pamoate...and antihistamine. I find that it's only real effect on anxiety occurs when you take enough to pretty much knock yourself out. It is quite sedating. The suggested dose for anxiety is 50-100mg 4 times daily...but if you take that much I can pretty much promise you you'll be a zombie. Tried using it for a really bad panic attack once before I got xanax and ended up taking 150mg which put me to sleep for about 4 hours and I woke up in the same panic state I was in before I went to sleep. Maybe it will work better for you, but all in all I think benedryl works just as well and is a whole lot cheaper (and doesn't leave you feeling so hung over). Best bet is to try to find a pdoc that's not afraid of benzos. Best of luck, Worrier.
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