- Anti Anxiety or Anti Panic Drugs. NEED HELP NOW! 14th April 2008
... is a short term anti-anxiety much like valium and ativan , which doctors only will prescribe for a limited amount...
- aniexty over health problem! 10th April 2008
... to think of anything else. Sometimes I take 1/2 ativan to try to help sleep at night. When I wake in the...
- is this a panic attack? 10th April 2008
... taken it. I also take meds for anxiety. I was on Ativan but now I take Klonopin. No longer on the antidepressants...
- Anxiety getting out of control 9th April 2008
... afraid I'm going
to do something stupid
I'm taking Ativan for my anxiety, but I can't get a grip
on these feelings...
... already depressed and very hard come off of) then ativan then i finally couldnt take it anymore and went to...
- HELP!!! Severe anxiety about presentation tomorrow!! 9th April 2008
... are natural products you can take but I have been on Ativan and now Klonopin for my anxiety and panic attacks ... . Once I started taking the Ativan , I noticed a big difference and am able to speak up...
- Anything natural for stress or anxiety 9th April 2008
... start using prescription medication. I use to take Ativan for the anxiety but now I take Klonopin, it is longer...
- Question about valium... 5th April 2008
... strange, and she, my doctor, knows that I have taken ativan , short-term, for anxiety, but it really did not last...
- switching to klonipin from ativan, upping Lexapro 5th April 2008
... = 10 mg Valium half life = 18-50 hrs
1mg Ativan = 10 mg Valium half life = 10-20 hrs
...
Therefore, if .5mg Klonopin = 1mg Ativan , 3mg Klonopin per day would be equal to 6mg Ativan...
... I also used to take ativan for my anxiet/panic attacks. My doctor switched me ... to klonopin becasue ativan did nothing for my attacks. Klonopin is a longer...
- Seems I can't tolerate the SSRIs. Anyone else been like this? 1st April 2008
... feel the need to chime in here on this one. I was on Ativan (BZD) for 3 or so years with no problems at all, not ... were just plain worse. So now I'm back to taking the Ativan once a day, which is usually in the late afternoon...
- New and question 29th March 2008
... attacks and I know how awful it can be. I was on Ativan , 2 mgs twice a day. It worked but then my body got...
- hey guys, now I'm REALLY confused!!!! 27th March 2008
... down.
I asked for something to help me sleep (like Ativan , or clonazepam) and that made the anxiety subside...
... weeks to work. at the beginning i did have to take ativan to take the edge off - there was definitely lingering...
- Celexa question. 27th March 2008
... issues.
I've added clonazepam, and/or occasionally, ativan at night to sleep, when necessary---which is almost...
- Paxil 26th March 2008
... I was a long time user of Ativan a while back, for almost 3 years. I got myself off...
- AD'S tear up my stomach ! 25th March 2008
... prescribe something for that.. i.e., 14 pills of Xanax or ativan . Tell your doctor you need to get through this week...
- Very sick on Celexa, should I keep taking ? 25th March 2008
... prescribe something for that.. i.e., 14 pills of Xanax or ativan . Tell your doctor you need to get through this week...
- I have it bad, why does this happen? 21st March 2008
... months into this (everyone said it was anxiety, and ativan helped with the internal shaking) and they found at ... better and most symptoms went away.
Only used ativan very rarely. Only symptom that stayed is occasional ... adrenaline rush feeling.
I am using small amounts of ativan daily, don't want to be addicted. I am going to try...
... it's about quality fo life, not quantity. Take the Ativan if you need it but look into the bio-identical hormones...
... Weeks or months could go by without me using any ativan .
Now it has all come back. I can't be 100% sure...
- benzos and anxiety 20th March 2008
... anxiety and was able to gradually wean myself off of the Ativan . I still take .5 now and then for flying or getting...
- Health Anxiety...Share your Story 20th March 2008
... they are doing the CT scan. I am taking low doses of Ativan and Lexapro and trying to remain calm, but it is so...
... ......you name it I think it.
I take Xanax or Ativan on as needed basis and stay away from other meds....
... all the anti-depressants they offered me. I do take ativan as needed, which consist of .5 mg everyday. There...
- Anxiety And Breathing Disorders 17th March 2008
... I see a phychiatrist once a month who prescribes ( ativan now) and most importantly a therapist once a week ... need more therapy (or more meds). I do find the meds ( ativan , xanax, klonopin etc) not only help the breathing ... once and thats what medication is for (in this case ativan , xanax etc). Find a good doc and talk WITH them and...
- Ativan causing acid refux to worsen? 17th March 2008
... I would like to know more about this also. I take ativan usually .5 at bedtime. It seems i suffer from acid...
- I am about to crack, help. 17th March 2008
... Personally, I think that other benzos such as xanax or ativan work much better for calming your nerves, if you doctor ... think they work that well either. Of course, xanax or ativan should be used short term due to the addictive qualities...
... feel so bad as I do.
I am taking small pieces of ativan as needed. I don't want to get addicted. I hate...
- My Zoloft Experience...thus far 17th March 2008
... my previous posts), but after 3 weeks I was fine. Ativan really helped with my transition onto Zoloft, and...
- Is anxiety making me so insecure and paranoid in relationships? Can it trigger OCD? 15th March 2008
... My doctor has me on Lexapro and Wellbutrin and now Ativan 2x a day so I hope it helps before I destroy another...
- What Makes Our Body Change 15th March 2008
... laid off, again no anxiety etc.
Very rarely took ativan as needed. 30 .5mg of ativan could last me
a year ... anxiety is thru the roof. I am taking small amounts of ativan .
When I talked to a therapist about my current...
... ask for an anxiety drug, besides the small amount of ativan I am taking.
I just feel so weak and horrible,...
- Tell me something good about Zoloft 13th March 2008
... my previous posts), but after 3 weeks I was fine. Ativan really helped with my transition onto Zoloft, and...
- med experiences 12th March 2008
... try anything else. i did get prescribed klonopin, ativan , and celexa but fear another bad experience so i didnt...
- Rebound anxiety? 11th March 2008
... I was on ativan for over 3 years, 2mg a day average, for anxiety....
... given the impression by my doc that xanax, valium, ativan etc. don't need to be used daily.* I also, haven't...
... My 2 cents; so what if you take Xanax or Ativan despite the fact that you might become dependent on...
- bounce back anxiety on ativan? 6th March 2008
... then it's unlikely to be a withdrawal effect from the Ativan . But you could just be very sensitive...
You have ... Ativan to take as-needed, and you say you need it everyday...
... Ativan has the same effect on me. If I take it for even one...
- klonopin vs ativan 4th March 2008
... plenty of other benzodiazepines besides Klonopin and Ativan , so if Ativan isn't working at all, she's not out...
- Do Anti Depressants work for Anxiety ? 29th February 2008
... long time. I've taken Valium (as needed), Xanax, Ativan , Zoloft, and Paxil. Zoloft did not help me and I...
- Fuzzy Feeling 27th February 2008
... and now Effexor for a few years now. I also take Ativan for panic attacks. Yeah...the fuzzy feeling is sort...
- Question About Xanax and Addiction 27th February 2008
... I have been taking .25 of ativan ( close to xanax) for almost 2 years now. I take it...
- How Could This Possibly Be Anxiety???????? 27th February 2008
... Effexor, though I'm trying to get off, and Ativan . I also take Adderall for ADHD...
- Nausea 24th February 2008
... thinks this formualtion will be better). I also take ativan as needed. I was on paxil and had great results,...
... therapy, meditation, paxil, zoloft, prozac, klonopin, ativan , different trycyclics, and the only one that really...
- What do you take to sleep on SSRIs? (Zoloft) 23rd February 2008
... other than Ambien or benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan , etc)?...
... I took .5 mg Ativan to help sleep. For me the sleep issues only lasted...
... helps. You should ask your doctor about it. I took Ativan too but it's addicting. Hope this helps...
- Zoloft for GAD.. when does it kick in? 23rd February 2008
... body. To help with these feelings, my doctor gave me Ativan until the Zoloft kicked in. But, slowly, day by day...
... first week or two, my doctor gave me something called Ativan to help get through the first few weeks, It really ... be working, is there anything else I can try. Like Ativan or Xanax? Some meds work better for certain people ... . I tried Xanax and It didn't work for me, but Ativan works really well for me. But you are right, there...
... and came home. I'm now on 150mg of Zoloft and I take Ativan too. And Joe, I have the worst headaches too and...
... Xanax. I recommend changing to that (or Xanax XR) or Ativan as soon as you can. For now, maybe you can ask your...
... the med (night, but sometimes hours late). I take ativan when I can't sleep.
Headaches persist but a lot ... something if I will to, I just wish I wasn't restless. The ativan is for sleep but I might take it with the zoloft....
- Kolopin issues 23rd February 2008
... back on Valium, if you wish. You might also ask for Ativan or Xanax. Xanax is very powerful (and more euphoric...
- Cancer Anxiety 16th February 2008
... you get a break, and some sleep. My husband takes ativan , and ambien at night to sleep. Sometimes if he is...
... at least now, I can rebuke them more quickly. Also, Ativan helps! ;)...
... I am able to take anti-anxiety meds(low-doses of Ativan ) when I need it. Since I'm self-employed under a contract...
- zoloft making anxiety worse? 15th February 2008
... pass. Maybe you can call your doctor and get some ativan or xanax to get through if it's really bothering you...
... Zoloft works with you, it should be well worth it. Ativan works very well for the beginning of Zoloft use, talk...
- Medications for anxiety? 14th February 2008
... go on stage to help calm them down. It's not like Ativan or Xanax which is habit forming, but it does help...
- Intense fear of throwing up in public? 13th February 2008
... my life... My current Dr. has given me an Rx for Ativan to help me if I ever feel sick or I get anxious about...
- Please Listen To My Story 13th February 2008
... hours of blood test, a few liters of fluids, and some ativan , I felt like a million dollars. I crashed from all...
- What's wrong with me? I constantly feel terrible. 12th February 2008
... couple of hours + natural herbs help. Granted I take Ativan or Xanax at bed time (80% of the time), otherwise...
- Sound Like Anxiety 11th February 2008
... body is racing and almost trembling inside. I was on Ativan for a few years (daily) but weaned off of it slowly...
- Klonopin 10th February 2008
... with the anxiety some, but not to the degree that ativan or xanax does.
Best wishes,
JB...
- Kolonipin 7th February 2008
... was the right med for me. Before Klonopin, I took Ativan . The biggest difference I noticed was that the Klonopin ... has a much longer lasting effect compared to the Ativan . I started out taking one in the morning and one at...
- Anxiet question...please help. 6th February 2008
... at the time. I was talking Valium, and also tried Ativan and Xanax before.
I currently take Percocets daily...
... at the time. I was talking Valium, and also tried Ativan and Xanax before.
I currently take Percocets daily...
... by without taking any of those benzos (ie. xanax, ativan , klonopin) then probably the better. The problem with...
- All day long anxiety, not "attacks" 5th February 2008
... so much better without drugs(I only take ocassional ativan - I had 20 pills in entire year)...but then I think...
- How long before withdrawl symptoms from SSRIs start. 4th February 2008
... My last pill was about 56hrs ago. I am also on .5mg Ativan and will probably add another .5mg at night to help...
... was afraid of the highly addictive reputation of the Ativan I was on but I had no problem reducing from 3.0mg ... a day of Ativan to .5mg over a 3 month period.
I have no illusions...
... and waking up a lot at night if I don't have my .5mg Ativan nitecap though.
I am wondering if the fact I was...
- Seeking Ativan users 3rd February 2008
... I was given ativan about 2 years ago. At first i did not take it often ... in the am then .25 in the pm around bed time. The ativan makes me very relaxed so i found i could not take ... a tolerance to this or that i am dependant on it. Ativan has been a life saver for me. I am to scared to take...
... Ativan has been great for me. My doctor prescribed it 6 months ... me Klonopin, but I felt too drugged. At least with Ativan I can function, but usually take it only at night...
... I have a prescription of 1 mg of Ativan , which I take only as needed. It's worked wonders...
- Woke up feeling this way...hasn't stopped since 2nd February 2008
... to keep calm till it passes away. I normally carry Ativan in case that happens when away from home. I try not...
- Zoloft or Celexa, anybody try both? 31st January 2008
... this drug is for you. Im off both now and am on ativan . Its working great with NO side effects.
Diane...
- Ativan vs. Klonopin 28th January 2008
... Itake 1 mg of Kolonopin 2 xs a day and .5 mg of Ativan when needed. Ativan is fast acting and I use it when...
- Klonopin vs. Ativan 27th January 2008
... myself.
Klonopin lasts longer in your system than ativan or xanax.
Talking with a therapist would be great...
- VERY NERVOUS - Klonopin doesn't work! Need long term solution 26th January 2008
... anxiolytic.
The doc initially wanted to give me Ativan but I declined, opting for klonopin because it lasts...
... benzo so you may need to take a higher dose. Xanax and ativan didnlt do a thing for me. I take Klonopin every day...
- Benzos... 26th January 2008
... couple of questions about medications like Xanax, Ativan , etc...I guess benzos in general. I have been prescribed ... pelvic adhesions/endo), they gave me 2mg (I think) of Ativan to make me less anxious. It was the WORST feeling...
- Desensitization/Unconditioning 24th January 2008
... ONLY drug for Panic Disorder. Many others ie: Buspar, Ativan , even the SSRI ( antidepressant ) Zoloft treat Anxiety...
- Should I finally be reassured? 23rd January 2008
... rest assured that you are OK. Maybe get some xanax or ativan for when you feel the symptoms coming on. I don't...
- Anxiety and Pregnant 23rd January 2008
... years. I have been on and off effexor, xanax xr, ativan , and tried lexapro. Effexor and the xanax work but...
- Bad Anxiety when flying!!!! Been prescribed with Diazepam. 21st January 2008
... having to go to bathroom to throw up.I did take my 1 ativan 0.5 mg and I somehow lived thru it but I am very scared...
- how long does it take for xanax to work? 19th January 2008
... worthless, but at least the anxiety is gone. Lorexapam( ativan ) is another one I use on occasion. It doesn't work ... cause some bad problems...I believe for both xanax and ativan no grapefruits/grapefruit juice should be ingested...
- Daily anxiety. What are your everyday symptoms? 16th January 2008
... then i start to freak out and it gets worse. I take ativan as needed....
- Scary Episodes at Night :( will someone please help 16th January 2008
... night and 2mg diazepam morning and noon.
He gave Ativan to keep on hand in case I get panic. Luckily I didn...
- Here's my story- any advice would help! :) 14th January 2008
... had an SVT attack, given Atenolol (50 mg a day), and Ativan (.5 mg as needed). I tried Zoloft and Effexor, but...
- Buspar Question 12th January 2008
... suffers from anxiety attacks every now and then. I take ativan and she ask her doctor if he would give her something ... for her issues and she mentioned that i took ativan so thats what he gave her. Well she went to a new ... while to get in your system, its not like xanax and ativan that helps right away. Is this correct??...
... Yes, buspar is not a drug you take as needed. Also, Ativan is NOT a horrible drug. I feel this doctor must be...
... right but wanted to get some opinions.
I am on ativan and it works wonders for me. I also think she has...
- anxiety what should i do 12th January 2008
... is fine but my mind does not believe that. I take ativan to help when the symptoms get back and i start to ... cause of the side effects but i decided to try the ativan and it does help, talk with your doctor and see what...
- Are these symptoms normal? 11th January 2008
... per day. And I'm not on klonopin anymore, but I'm on Ativan 3x per day 1mg. So thank you for all your advice....
- Did I do enough medically? 11th January 2008
... to see if that would help with the anxiety. I take ativan as needed. When im having a bad day and feeling alot...
- On Buspar (and Klonopin) for GAD - antidepressants any better? 10th January 2008
... and try to get on a Benzodiapam... Klonopin,Xanax, Ativan , etc, those work better than the buspar. But yOU...
- Losing Control 8th January 2008
... for a long time 3 yrs then it wore off. NOW i am on Ativan and that seems to be working wonders for me. You have...
- Been On Prozac For 3 Weeks. Can 10 MG Be Therapeutic? 8th January 2008
... very short half life. I'm so thankful that I had some Ativan in my carry-on for the flight home.
When I returned...
- Need help with Celexa issue thanks 8th January 2008
... get the full effect of celexa on 20 mg. I was on the ativan /celexa cocktail that entire time bec night anxiety ... was only relieved by the ativan . I didn't need to take the ativan after 6 weeks - ... currently, if I am particularly nervous, I will take .5 mg ativan to sleep.
Hope this helps.
best,
c...
- Hypochondria question 3rd January 2008
... medication that helps to control this problem? I take ativan as needed and have been given several anti-depressants...
- What's the problem here? 3rd January 2008
... if you feel a panic attack coming on). I've tried Ativan before, which didn't help me. This Xanax seemed to...
- panic and anxiety 31st December 2007
... I think that is what this is. I have been given Ativan and for about 2 week have taken it almost daily, not ... until I can't do anything but lie down and take the ativan . Sometimes I start shaking so bad I cant stop. WHAT...
... It's so good to have someone who understands. The ativan actually does work for me if I take a 1mg dose at...
... TRAPPED" and just can't take it. Thats good that the ativan helps! Just make sure it's really helping and it's ... taking it before that point. I should see about trying ativan . Either that or Klonopin. I just hate the thought...
