"hydroxyzine is a pretty great medication for me. i mean, it isn&#039;t a perfect drug; i feel slightly foggy and out-of-it whenever i use this medication and the only thing it does for my anxiety is to take the edge off. 



that being said, hydroxyzine is pretty much exactly what i&#039;ve been looking for. it takes care of my anxiety when it&#039;s worse than usual but not nearly intense enough for me to feel justified in using a benzodiazepine while only causing a minor degree of cognitive impairment. 



be sure to take this medication with a few glasses of water and some food (and maybe even an antacid), as hydroxyzine is dehydrating and can cause heartburn or other stomach issues if taken on an empty stomach."