"i&#039;ve had generalized anxiety for about ten years, with some panic attacks.  ended up in the er twice in three days and saw a dr. he prescribed hydroxyzine 25mg twice a day. being fearful of pills, it took me a few days to give it a shot as i know many people with high anxiety are afraid of pills also and effects. i started slow and took 10mg and besides a few hot flashes an hour in ,it made me tired but relaxed. i slept fine and had no problems. i took another again today, same dose and was tired not long after. this was during the morning and i ended up literally going in and out of sleep for hours on end, hearing everything but also not awake, very strange. anxiety a bit better, yes. give it a try"