I started taking my prescription antihistamines a few days ago. They're working. I no longer smell dirty ash trays or cat pee but I feel funny. I checked it out on the Internet and apparently it's used for anxiety too.

*Hydroxyzine belongs to the class of medications called antihistamines. It is used for the treatment of itching caused by allergic conditions. It is also used for the management of anxiety and tension caused by situations such as dental procedures or acute emotional problems. Hydroxyzine is also used to control nausea and vomiting (except in pregnancy).*

The list of side effects is typical.

*More common:
drowsiness
dry mouth, nose, or throat
stomach upset, stomach pain, or nausea
increased appetite and weight gain
thickening of mucus

Less common or rare:
blurred vision or any change in vision
clumsiness or unsteadiness
confusion
constipation
diarrhea
difficult or painful urination
dryness of mouth, nose, or throat
early menstruation
fast heartbeat
fatigue
increased appetite and weight gain
increased sensitivity of skin to sun
increased sweating
loss of appetite
ringing or buzzing in ears
skin rash
thickening of mucus
tremor
unusual excitement, restlessness, nervousness, or irritability
vomiting

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common or rare:
sore throat
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness*

I have the drowsiness and stomach upset. And I feel funny. They should add "feel funny" to the list of side effects. Oh, and my memory is shot. DD#2 has had to remind me numerous times in the past two days that this week is Spring Break so I don't have to pick up The Seven Year Old at school. The stomach upset isn't too bad. Just a little queasiness. It's the drowsiness that's doing me in. I'm afraid if I blink too slow I'll nod off. It beats the heck out of sleeping pills or melatonin but I feel funny and I don't like it.