Posted by ChicagoKat on February 6, 2013, at 11:35:12
In reply to Re: Vistaril rocks - Phillipa, posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 4, 2013, at 23:13:13
> Hi Phillipa,
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> Vistaril/Atarax are very different to Benadryl, both are antihistamines, but Vistaril also has a specific anxiety releiving action based on blocking the 5HT2A receptor, where as Benadryl just makes you drowsy.
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> In a recent controlled trial in Europe, Vistaril was found to be as effective as bromazepam in GAD
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> Well, I can testify to the fact that Vistaril works incredibly well for anxiety. And, given that it is so potent, I was sure I'd be laid out with fatigue. But that has proven to not be the case. I think my anxiety is so strong that even though Vistaril controls it, there is still enough active potential in me to keep me awake and alert.
Kat
On a steady diet of soda pop and Ritalin
-Green Day
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