"unfortunately i had started seeing a new dr that didn&#039;t believe in using any benzo&#039;s. she took me off my 9  yrs of benzo therapy &amp; prescribed vistaril. started with 25-50 mg, 4-6 times a day. it wasn&#039;t long before she raised me to, literally, up to 150 mg&#039;s, titrated over 40-45 mins! that was ridiculous, it also did nothing. 
now i use my vistaril for my allergies &amp; my current dr has me alternating 3 x&#039;s each, approx 3-4 hrs apart - xanax 2 mg with vistaril 25-50 mg to &quot;extend&quot; the xanax.
imo, this medication stinks!! doesn&#039;t even assist me to sleep."