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Online Hydroxyzine prescriptions at Talkiatry

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Quick facts about Hydroxyzine

Medication type: Antihistamine

Generic name: Hydroxyzine hydrochloride

Brand names: Vistaril®, Atarax®

Commonly prescribed for:
  • Anxiety
  • Short-term anxiety or acute stress
  • Insomnia related to anxiety

Psychiatrists may recommend Hydroxyzine as part of a personalized treatment plan based on your symptoms, health history, and treatment goals.

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How Hydroxyzine works

  • Blocks histamine receptors in the brain. Hydroxyzine reduces the activity of histamine, a chemical involved in wakefulness and alertness.
  • Produces a calming, sedating effect. By quieting certain brain signals, it can help reduce feelings of anxiety and physical tension.
  • Helps the body relax. This calming effect can make it easier to fall asleep or settle down during periods of heightened anxiety.
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Hydroxyzine

3 things to know

From: Sophia Monsour, DO, Chief Psychiatrist

  • It works fairly quickly. Many people feel its calming effects within 30–60 minutes.
  • It can make you sleepy. Drowsiness is one of the most common effects, which is why some people use it at night.
  • It’s not habit-forming. Unlike medications such as benzodiazepines, hydroxyzine does not carry the same risk of dependence.
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How Hydroxyzine is prescribed at Talkiatry

1

Meet with a psychiatrist

Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation. Your clinician will take time to understand your symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals.

2

Receive a diagnosis and treatment plan

Your psychiatrist will discuss possible diagnoses and recommend a personalized treatment plan.

3

Medication if it’s appropriate

If Wellbutrin is a good fit for your symptoms and health history, your psychiatrist may prescribe it and help you get started safely.

4

Ongoing care and adjustments

Mental health treatment works best with follow-up care. Your psychiatrist will monitor your progress and adjust treatment as needed.

Sophia Monsour, DO
Hydroxyzine is a commonly used medication for treating anxiety as needed because it is quick acting, non-habit forming and you can use it multiple times a day. We often use it at night due to its side effect of fatigue.

Sophia Monsour, DO
Chief Psychiatrist

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