"hydroxyzine has been a miracle for my anxiety.  i was having chest pain so bad i couldn&#039;t breathe.  problems with my heart were ruled out and i was prescribed this medication.  it helps me relax but doesn&#039;t make me groggy at all.  i can still work and function in life.  i also tend to get car sick so a positive side effect was that it helps with nausea.  it also isn&#039;t addictive.  my doctor said it could have side effects such as dry mouth, urinary retention, or blurred vision, but i have not experienced any of these side effects."