Function of Vistaril
Anti-anxiety is actually a side effect of Vistaril, whose main function is to reduce the effects of histamine. Histamine is the body’s response to an allergen, which can narrow and inflame air passages in the lungs and cause itching and discomfort.
Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Vistaril
The key positive side effect of Vistaril is its ability to relieve symptoms of anxiety in some users. Other side effects which may be experienced include dry mouth, drowsiness and in some cases tremors, twitches or convulsions, although these last few are usually only experienced in patients taking atypically high doses of Vistaril. Since Vistaril depresses the central nervous system, patients should not combine Vistaril with alcohol, barbiturates or narcotics.
How to Take Vistaril
Vistaril may be given as an injection or as oral tablets. When given for relief of tension and anxiety, the typical dose is 50 to 100 milligrams four times a day. It is important not to take two doses at once. If you skip a dose and too much time has elapsed for you to make it up, just skip it and go on to the next dose when it is scheduled. Vistaril should usually not be taken for more than four months.
Vistaril as an Anxiety Medication
Although Vistaril was not initially conceived as an anti-anxiety medication, it can be a great relief to those suffering from short-term anxiety as can occur with sudden stressful situations. Those with long-term anxiety problems should consider a more comprehensive form of treatment. This can include medications and other forms of therapy. Cognitive behavioral techniques have proven highly successful in the long-term treatment of anxiety symptoms. This type of therapy, as well as other psychotherapy treatments, may help patients get to the root of their anxiety problems and learn how to manage them effectively. Medication can be helpful, but usually only to an extent. These medications are often used to give patients the opportunity to make the most of their psychological and behavioral treatments.
