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Has anyone taken hydroxyzine for anxiety?

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Yes it is basically an antihistamine like Benadryl So it may make you tired. It did nothing for my anxiety but that is my experience and we are all different so try it and see!

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self_love in reply to Cares179

I have so many other problems that I'm scared to take meds, because I afraid of the side affects.

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i do now it just really calms me for the moment an i go to sleep

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self_love in reply to dessi

How often do you take it?

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Halloweenguy

I take it now and again but never does anything for my anxiety. Just makes me tired.

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