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Vistaril vs. Ambien

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

Key takeaways

Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) and zolpidem (Ambien) are both prescription medications that can make you sleepy, but they have different FDA-approved uses. Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine that treats allerygy-related symptoms and short-term anxiety. It can make you drowsy as a side effect, but it isn't approved to treat insomnia. Zolpidem, on the other hand, is an FDA-approved insomnia treatment. It can help you fall and stay asleep, although it does carry a risk for behaviors such as sleepwalking or driving while alseep. Zolpidem is also a controlled substance, which means it carries a risk for dependence and misuse.

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Hydroxyzine Pamoate90 capsules / 25mg
$16.54$44.89
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Zolpidem30 tablets / 10mg
$11.16$18.94
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