anyone use hydroxyzine for break through panic attacks?

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my dr. has given this to me in the past and I am considering it.  Would you suggest hydroxyzine over gabapentin or Depakote?

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I took it and all it did for me was knock me out, but it works for my mother,,maybe someone else has a lil more input

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Hi downtongirl,

 

I just saw this after replying to the Vistaril question. Sorry you are feeling break through anxiety Give yourself some credit for coming this far in getting off the other meds, that could not have been easy

 

I would most definitely choose hydroxiyine over heavy hitters like Gabapentin or Depakote. Let me ask you: are you weaning off the Gabapentin?

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Hydroxyzine is pretty safe and quite effective for reducing anxiety it might prevent panic attacks if you take it say 1 hour before a stressful event and down it with a full glass of water. I used this to help me sleep early on.

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I was told by a friend that vistaril capsules contain gluten. I have no way to substantiate this. mike

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I was told by a friend that vistaril capsules contain gluten. I have no way to substantiate this. mike

 

This list from Gluten Free Drugs dot com may help:

 

http://www.glutenfreedrugs.com/list.htm

 

Take care.

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Thanks, Chinookwind!    :thumbsup:

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Thanks, Chinookwind!    :thumbsup:

 

You're welcome Tex.

 

Hope you have an awesome New Year! 

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I get hydroxizine in pill form not capsule

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As far as I know this is a relatively harmless molecule and can be used as a sleep aid or to reduce episodic anxiety. I take 25mg now and again when my anxiety gets too high. I would say that it has a very minor effect on me although my psy did suggest I take 100mg at a time which I didn't try because Im afraid, I think.

I don't believe it is addictive or leads to dependance.

IMO it can be a useful tool for us in benzo wd.. and is definitely preferable over gabapentin and depakote..

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hydroxyzine takes the edge off. I was given it after I started going through withdrawal from ativan and ambien. It does make you sleepy but after a while I could function normally on it. It has no addicitive properties and no withdrawal associated with it. I dont take it daily anymore, just as needed and at a minimal 5-10mg dose at that. It's a better idea than most alternatives. Good luck!