Tapering off of Hydroxyzine

Hi,

I have a strange issue. I was prescribed this drug but it actually causes me anxiety. I am trying to taper off but there is not a lot of information on how. I’ve seen huge numbers, get rid of one dose first, etc. I’m currently at 17.5 mg per dose 3x per day. Has anyone else had to taper this drug that can tell me how long the withdrawal symptoms last on a taper and will that happen once per day? Seems to hit at the mid day dose. I am currently tapering 2.5 mg per mid day dose and 1.25 in the evening. I’ve only recently found out that the drug works backwards which is why I need to get off. I’ve been on it for about 4 months. Withdrawing from Zoloft and Clonazepam covered up the fact this was adding to my anxiety.