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Is Vistaril Addictive?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Jan 2022
Question: Is vistaril
addictive?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is non addictive

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your doctor is right in stating that Vistaril is non habit forming as addiction is unlikely to occur under supervised treatment.

I hope this answers you.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (10 minutes later)
Is it useful in treating anxiety or is ativan better?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Ativan is better but addictive. Vistaril can also be used for treatment of anxiety specially in mild to moderate severity.

I hope this assists you further.
Thanks and regards.
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Is Vistaril Addictive?

Brief Answer: It is non addictive Detailed Answer: Hello, Your doctor is right in stating that Vistaril is non habit forming as addiction is unlikely to occur under supervised treatment. I hope this answers you. Thanks and regards.