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11-17-2009, 05:47 AM
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ICN Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: central jersey
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Does 25mg of vistaril cause weight gain?
I just started vistaril and am wondering if the low dose (25mg) will cause weight gain. I would love to give this a chance, but have already gained 30 lbs due to other medical problems. Can't affort another gain. Anybody on low dose that has NOT gained weight? Thanks 
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11-17-2009, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Clarkston, Michigan
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I gained weight taking Elavil, but not with Atarax, which is similar to Vistaril. :-) Even if I did, I wouldn't give up the Atarax for anything. It literally saved my sanity and gave me my life back.
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11-17-2009, 07:15 AM
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Oh my goodness I just got on here to post the exact same question about Vistaril...and I take 25 mg too. I don't think Atarax caused me to gain wait, but I think Vistaril has...plus I had different side effects with both...Atarax made me sleepy driving while Vistaril normally does not (unless I just didn't get enough sleep or took my medicine too late at night). I'd also like to know if anyone gained weight with Vistaril.
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Diagnosed with endo Feb 2005
Diagnosed with IC Dec 2005
Currently taking:
60 mg Cymbalta
Seasonique birth control
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11-17-2009, 07:17 AM
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Support Leader
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Clarkston, Michigan
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I take 75 mg of Atarax...interesting that people have had different reactions to both medications. I will be interested to hear if others have had this same problem.
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11-17-2009, 02:08 PM
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ICN Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Louisiana USA
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I take 50 mgs. of Atarax at bedtime. No weight gain or other issues for me, thank God.
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11-17-2009, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
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I take 50mg of hydroxyzine (vistaril). I've been wondering about it because the past few weeks I have gained weight but I'm not sure why. I'm not sure if I can blame it on hydroxyzine. I'm on Elavil but it is an extremely low dose so I don't think I can blame it on that. I'm not willing to try giving the hydroxyzine up, though. Because after four months it is supposed to really help. It helps a little now, but the research I've read says to give it four months to reach its potential.
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33 Years old, live in Northern California
Getting married to a wonderful guy in August 2010
Pelvic pain began July 2008. Urinary frequency began in November of 2008.
Cystoscopy showed evidence of glomerulations on the bladder.
Main symptoms: Frequency mostly. Also some mild to moderate pain. Completed 8 months of physical therapy.
Currently on: IC Diet, Elavil (30mg), Elmiron since June '09 (500mg/day), Hydroxyzine (50mg), Cystoprotek, DH Aloe, Alesse Birth Control to regulate hormones, and Flowmax. I also just started PTNS. I have done 4 of 12 weekly sessions.
Previously tried and quit: one series of six instillations, Neurontin, Ditropan, Oxytrol, electric stimulation to the pelvic floor.
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11-18-2009, 01:27 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Washington
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I have been on Atarax for 16 years.
I can take 100 mg's 3 times daily if needed.
I dislike doing that though , as it speeds up my heart rate.
No benefits for My IC with this medication.
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