Hydroxyzine (Vistaril): A benzodiazepine alternative

Hydroxyzine's use in anxiety and is it a suitable alternative to benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, or Ativan?
Intro 0:00
What is hydroxyzine (Vistaril) 0:50
What is hydroxyzine used for? 01:18
How long does hydroxyzine take to work? 01:58
Is hydroxyzine addicting? 02:21
Side effects of hydroxyzine (Vistaril) 03:14
Drug interactions 03:50
Final thoughts 06:26

Resources:
Deprescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/4dZEUMk
Stahl's Prescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/3UXj8QL

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