Is Vistaril a good drug?

[Thombene7]

I was prescribed Vistaril today, I also take Klonopin at bedtime 0.25 mgs.  Can I do both?    Funny thing is my ENT doctor prescribed the Vistaril for me 25 mgs. at bedtime.......   Since he's not a Psychaistrist will it be Ok to take both? I went to him because of breathing problems and the sensation of my throat closing up which I get 3 times a week!  I've been through the mill with all kinds of tests including that tube going through your nose down your throat1   i'm tired of this ****! P.S. I have a big collection of wrist bands that the hospital puts on you when you visit their wonderful facilities.......  Most of them resemble a MASH unit these days1      

[dontwantobeonmeds4ever]

I have been on kolopin for 8 yrs 4 mgs a day taken as prn I am maxed out on dosage as you can not usually go on a higher dose than that I take it for extreme anxiety it doesn't even have an effect on me as I have built up a tolerance to it eventually I will have to be weined off of it I was just prescribed vistaril today for break through anxiety since I usually take my kolopin At bedtime most people will always want to take a benzo verse any other meds as they are a control substance and work best but they are highly addicted and usually absused if not taken as prescribed. I am hoping it helps me sleep better as I never sleep through the night or get more than 6 hrs a night straight through. My advice is not to be so quick to go on benzo such as xanax kolopin etc unless absolutely needed and prescribed by a certified professional. Just my personal experience and things I've sen esp in young adults. Looking for a little "high " off the benzos.....

[Zerox13]

I was experiencing the throat closing sensation as well and from my research it's a symptom of anxiety. The only thing you can do is ignore it apparently. I was just prescribed Vistaril two days ago and so far it seems to work but the first time I took it I was exhausted. I'm hoping it will continue to work. As far as mixing the two I would assume it would knock you out but that's something you need to discuss with your doctor or the pharmacist. Good luck =].

[jakegorzen]

Vistaril is a antihistamine, Klonopin is a Benzodiazapine.
They both can cause sedation, if taken together it can cause over sedation.

You would have better luck taking Klonopin 2X daily "thats how your supposed to take it anyways"
That way it builds up in your system, and prevents all those symptoms.
But, on the other hand, what you describe sounds like "Tollerance withdraws" from the Klonopin
how long has this been happening for?

[cj29]

When you were prescribed Vistaril, did your doctor know you were on Klonopin?  Also,  a really good resource to use in my opinion, is your pharmacist that fills your prescriptions.  He/she often has a lot of knowledge about drug interactions; which is a good thing because it is their job to know:).  Keep us posted!