- What's the longest anxiety/panic attack you've ever had? 5th June 2005
... in a constant state of panic for over 6 yrs. i'm on ativan 24/7. it is the only med that stops the panic attacks ... but i still get breakthrough panic. the ativan isn't working as well anymore and my dr. refuses to...
... in a constant state of panic for over 6 yrs. i'm on ativan 24/7. it is the only med that stops the panic attacks ... but i still get breakthrough panic. the ativan isn't working as well anymore and my dr. refuses to...
- How many get pain between shoulder blades? 4th June 2005
... massage would help you, also long soaks in a hot bath
ativan or xanax relaxes the muscles for a while, but you...
... tensing up? If that makes any sense. And yes I have ativan and xanax and the pain goes away after it kicks in...
- Worst Sytmptom 2nd June 2005
... all negative of course. They finally gave me some ativan and as I calmed down, things went back to normal....
- Benzo withdrawl...4 months or longer??? 1st June 2005
... went to my doc today and asked her for a refil on my Ativan and she resisted a little bit and then said "ok, I...
... going to post a similar question...I have been taking ativan 1mg 3 times daily as needed for 2 weeks for severe...
... went to my doc today and asked her for a refil on my Ativan and she resisted a little bit and then said "ok, I ... most!.
Hi Lonely Traveler,
I've never taken Ativan , but I did take another benzo...Xanax...for a long...
- Lexapro Causing Anxiety!!?? 29th May 2005
... took it, some of the worst I ever had. Do you have ativan or xanax? I had to take ativan when I started it....
... other stuff to exacerbate it. Yes, sometimes taking ativan or a xanax at times of extreme anxiety (especially ... will be really beneficial. Personally I keep some ativan on hand just in case. Altogether though I am pleased...
- Two question about anxiety... 27th May 2005
... that feeling is overwhelming, then I think suppose my ativan won't work ( it always has ) and by the time I am...
- Nervous about Lexapro 26th May 2005
... This is why it's always good to get a script for ativan or xanax to help during the initial phase. Also,...
... there and was fine, though I do agree that a med like ativan or xanax should be perscribed as well....
- Started Lexapro on Wednesday 19th May 2005
... was given the option of continuing to take .5mg of Ativan when I needed it, or to start the Lexapro on an on...
... or so, and that is why your dr prescribed you the Ativan . Did you take the Ativan too? Once the Lexapro starts ... working, you (supposedly) should not have to take Ativan anymore....
... halves and take only half a tablet for a week with ativan which helps reduce early lexapro side effects
lexapro...
... Thank you for your replies. I haven't taken my Ativan with my Lexapro -- but I an starting to think that...
... found great relief finally. Yes I did have to take Ativan once a day with the Lexapro when I first started....
- Those of you taking Lexapro... 18th May 2005
... Lexapro I was still having anxiety--so I had to take ativan (a benzodiazipine) occasionally because the anxiety ... was still so severe. Now, I dont take the ativan anymore because the Lexapro is working well for me...
- Few questions about Xanax 17th May 2005
... meds for anxiety besides benzodiazapines (sp) (xanax, ativan , klonapin Etc..)
Has your doctor ever tried you...
- What the heck is wrong with me?!?! 17th May 2005
... for a month
I took Xanax for 2 weeks
I took Ativan for 2 weeks
I took Oxazepam for a month (only at...
- Fingers and hands tingle 15th May 2005
... have generalized anxiety disorder and TMJ. I take ativan when I get a really bad attack and I'm scheduled to...
- Went off benzos cold turkey - questions... 13th May 2005
... nasty bout of anxiety, I went on Xanax for a few days, Ativan for few more and than finally settled on Oxazepam...
- Social Anxiety Disorder 12th May 2005
... I use lexapro and ativan ......i am diagnosed with generalized anxiety and social ... anxiety. The ativan is wonderful but is addictive. I only take as needed ... you could speak to your doc about benzos, valium, ativan etc they realy help with anxiety. Good Luck...
- Is Xanax Dangerous? 12th May 2005
... far weaker/less potent than the newer benzos like Ativan , Xanax and Klonopin!
Actually, I found out my...
... telling an addiction doctor about us both getting off Ativan ; she said some of the newer benzos are so hard to...
- Zoloft Advice, Please! 11th May 2005
... might try raising it. A combination of neurontin and ativan as needed has made the introduction to zoloft easier...
- Searching for answers 11th May 2005
... Of course, I took Xanax regularly for awhile, then Ativan and started taking Oxazepam about a month ago and...
... will tell you. You say that you have taken xanax and ativan before, I can tell you that benzo's will make you...
- Can Xanax be taken with an SSRI? 10th May 2005
... right away. I take Lexapro and occasionally I take Ativan . Its good to call a professional to be on the safe...
- Benzo withdrawl or what? 10th May 2005
... days thereafter, the same thing. Then I switched to Ativan and took that every day for about 3 weeks. Then my...
... your doc how to taper off slowly. Just a note:I take Ativan to spot treat my panic and it works great. However ... of weird twinges and sensations. I think it is the Ativan "leaving" my body. I only take it 3-4 times a month...
- Please HELP! Muscle twitches/spasms all night long 7th May 2005
... use; they ring a bell with me since I used to be on Ativan and had that happen....
- Did Lexapro make anyone more anxious when they started taking it? 30th April 2005
... thing thats been sort of helping me is taking 1/2 an ativan here or there to keep me calm. if it werent for that...
... a few weeks to work, and if i feel bad to take an ativan that its all anxiety. I just find it hard to believe...
... a few weeks to work, and if i feel bad to take an ativan that its all anxiety. I just find it hard to believe...
... and it is affecting you terribly. Keep taking your Ativan until the Lexapro is fulling kicking in and you see...
- lexapro and hair loss 29th April 2005
... it is too much to handle I take a very low dose of Ativan which works wonders. Keep in mind I use it to spot...
- anyone tried valium? 29th April 2005
... I was given Ativan for dizziness associated with an inner ear problem ... severe anxiety/panic attacks due to this. I take .5mg Ativan twice daily and it's given me back my likfe BUT I ... about the dependence......I am trying to taper of the Ativan now and getting some weird feelings about my eyes...
... have been getting really anxious about being on the Ativan . I took it mostly as needed for about 8 mos. then ... problem has resolved and want to try to live without the Ativan but I do get WD symptoms if I stop. So, I am trying...
... never had effects from it before. I have also tried ativan and xanax, klonopin effexor xr and prozac. none of...
- Xanax???? 28th April 2005
... I switched from Xanax to ativan . Having fewer side affects and feel better!...
- First week side effects Prozac 27th April 2005
... in the morning and evening, and can't sleep without ativan or ambien. But my days are finally a good deal happier...
- Social Anxiety any medicine recommended for it 25th April 2005
... and thanks for your response, I have wellbutrin, and ativan at home I am not sure how good they are since I only ... use ativan once in a while and didnt use wellbutrin for a long...
- How Long Till Your Dependent On Ativan? 23rd April 2005
... Pez Dee Spencer]Ive been using about 1mg or less of ativan a day for a couple weeks now for some extreme anxiety ... question, yes, you can become physically dependant on Ativan very quickly, even in two weeks. It isn't always the ... little as possible, that helps the situation alot. Ativan is very potent; most newer benzos bind tighter to...
- Need Advice. Anxiety is not going away. 23rd April 2005
... from that right off the bat). They gave me 15 1mg ativan s and sent me on my way.
I dont have insurance ... broke me at this point in time and he gave me 30 more ativan s. and said to just talk to the "doctor" at the clinic ... exactly friendly there. Ive been taking about 1mg of ativan a day for a couple weeks now and my anxiety is still ... sure that they aint gonna hand out valium, xanax, ativan or the like under ANY circumstances or else every ... drug" as I call it aint happening either. NO WAY. Ativan or xanax might be addictive as hell but at least it...
... from that right off the bat). They gave me 15 1mg ativan s and sent me on my way.
I dont have insurance ... broke me at this point in time and he gave me 30 more ativan s. and said to just talk to the "doctor" at the clinic ... exactly friendly there. Ive been taking about 1mg of ativan a day for a couple weeks now and my anxiety is still ... sure that they aint gonna hand out valium, xanax, ativan or the like under ANY circumstances or else every ... drug" as I call it aint happening either. NO WAY. Ativan or xanax might be addictive as hell but at least it ... It's not the addiction part that will be bad about Ativan , it's if you develop a tolerance...then you get to ... abusing them.
Yeah, been there, done that with Ativan myself....but never abused; in fact, it was my doc ... if you do.
I think it would be ok to take some Ativan for now, small dose every once in awhile for the rough...
... comfort, support, friendship, and a plan of action. Ativan does not work long most likely because it is short...
- First appointment tomorrow any advice? 21st April 2005
... genaric) 15mg 2xday
welbutrin (genaric) 100mg 2xday
Ativan (genaric) 0.5mg as needed
This has worked for me...
- Mental disability benefits? 20th April 2005
... miserable. I am taking Remeron for depression and take Ativan once or twice a week for panic attacks. I don't know...
- Anxiety Or Epilepsy??? SCARED. Please READ. 18th April 2005
... anxiety kicks into high gear.
I have been taking some ativan (about 1mg or less a day) that I was prescribed by ... but they said it was all anxiety. When I take the ativan (usually 1/4mg at a time) the shaky feelings and muscle ... Ive been dry for over 2 years!!!!
I have a couple ativan left and use them sparingly for the anxiety but Im...
- Hyperventilation 17th April 2005
... day compared to 24/7 a few weeks ago.
Xanax and ativan help with the anxiety big time but dont use it for ... than a few weeks on a daily basis. Ive been using ativan that the ER docs prescribed for a few weeks now in ... almost out anyway.
Take a milligram of xanax or ativan and see if the breathlessness goes away. I quarantee ... assume its something else.
If you dont have any ativan or xanax laying around go to the ER and say you dont...
- Ativan shakes after 1mg a day for 2 weeks? 17th April 2005
... started having anxiety attacks and the dr gave me a few ativan . I have been cutting the 1mg pills into quarters and ... supposed to do for a few weeks?? I have like 2 or 3 ativan left and then what am I supposed to do, "tough it ... this is. Its some ghetto clinic I go to and even if ativan is the only thing to help me I have a strong feeling ... screaming panic and anxiety. I told the "doctor" that the ativan is really helping and I understand the addictive potential ... up in a few days PLEEEEEEZE".
ER docs gave me 15 ativan and they are nearly gone. They say anxiety wont kill ... impossible to have such a reaction or dependancy to Ativan in this short time. It can occur after only a few ... weeks and yes at that dosage. 1 mg. Ativan is equivalent to around 10 mgs. Valium which is a ... decent dose for sure! Also, Ativan gets out of your system quicker which tends to cause ... insight.
Personally, I went through something with Ativan and it was, IMHO, pure garbage. You are better off...
- Lexapro is working but I am so tired! 17th April 2005
... i started getting very dizzy. Took a little bit of ativan and it curbed it for a few hours till i got home....
... me. Had another attack today and had to take some ativan to calm myself :(
Thank you so so so so so much...
... think the change should be good. Luckily I keep a few ativan on me. if i feel the anxiety growing, i take a half...
... so it's smart of you to switch. I couldn't take Ativan - it knocks me out. If I ever take Xanax, it's the...
... just took the 1/2 and 1/2 combo...along with a bit of ativan to help me sleep. any bets on how ill be tomorrow...
... but I dont want to get too excited yet. I took some ativan when i went to bed so that i wouldnt get anxious,...
... still feel rather sedated, i dont think 1/2 mg of ativan would last 10 1/2 hours. Maybe the lex is working...
... feels like its getting worse. i took 1/2 mg of ativan to help me but i dont feel so good still. my chest...
... soon to help keep your mind occuppied. Take some Ativan if you need to until it passes. Will check on you...
... the jitters and nervousness? After about 3 hours the ativan is finally starting to help. the butterflies have...
... crazy... :) Please hang in there Adam, take another Ativan if you need to. :)
Jackie :)...
... but it doesnt make it less frightening lol.
The ativan helped this afternoon. ill take 1/2 when i go to bed ... around too i wonder if that would be better than the ativan . oye. im a pharmacy over here....i should start a...
... anxiety has been mostly gone today, but i did take ativan before i went to bed, so who knows.
Im just a...
... me as if you are having a panic attack. Take your Ativan now and see if it will pass. If this keeps up, please...
... freak out even more haha.
Ive been taking 1/2 ativan with the mix too just to keep me relaxed in case i...
... take that. Not sure why he wants me on both?
Tried Ativan knocked me out and valume more of the same. Great...
... should get to the point of not sleeping i will pop an ativan and that will take care of things ;)...
... than today. tonight all i was instructed to take was ativan and go to bed. tomorrow night ill be taking lex. i...
... gonna start back on half a tab. He told me to use the ativan to kill any attacks, and again, thinks the lex will...
... the anxiety)? In the meantime, take some of your ativan , ok?...
- Need Some Advice About Anxiety/Panic And Ativan 16th April 2005
... and unfortunately it is hard to be patient. If the ativan helps you then you may just have to be addicted for...
- How to Switch from Paxil 10mg to Lexapro 10mg 14th April 2005
... my anxiety went up slightly, but I took .5-1mg of ativan every couple of days and have been fine. I have been...
- Moving in w/ bf - Anxiety attacks galore!! 13th April 2005
... feel sick most of the time.
A doctor prescribed me ativan yesterday for a trial period, hopefully I'll just ... in my system, but I've lost 4 pounds.
I hope the Ativan will help with sleeping and then everything else will...
... Ativan should help, you should feel the effects almost immediately...
... Thank you very much for the encouraging words, the Ativan is definitely helping me feel more mellowed out and...
... routine it'll be okay... just kinda scary right now. Ativan is helping a bit!...
- my breathing 13th April 2005
... I am on ativan and i have been having breathing problems latley and ... they are scaring me. I am coming off of the ativan but could i be causing the breathing problems in my...
- Went to the doc for Ativan, ended up with BuSpar 12th April 2005
... I went to flat out told me she does not prescribe Ativan at all!
The next Dr. gives me a script for 14 only...
... ativan is a valium type med, at one time buspar was advertised...
- will i have withdrawls 12th April 2005
... I have been taking ativan for about 2 weeks now. I am only taking 3 .5 mg tablets...
- need advice. I am scared 11th April 2005
... much back to normal except for the anxiety. i am on ativan right now and i am thinking it is causing a few problems...
... Clihom,
I was taking Ativan as well. And yes, I still experienced anxiety symptoms ... PAXIL CR and noticed that that helped me more than the Ativan . However; I didn't like the side effects of PAXIL ... so I just stayed on the Ativan .
I hope this helps?...
... the reaction to ativan is very personal and of course depends on the dose...
- Anyone tried Remeron? 11th April 2005
... Buspar is not working anymore and I can't function on Ativan or valume. I have two young kids to drive all over...
- Addictive Properties Of Ativan??? 11th April 2005
... its rare for anxiety sufferers to become addicted to ativan , but even if you do, it would do less harm to you...
- Anxiety Relapse After 5 Years on Paxil 9th April 2005
... of anxiety and panic. After being on paxil and some ativan (in the beginning) I finally settled down and felt ... dr this morning and he called in a prescription for ativan to help me. Im not sure what to do...
I have an appt...
... episode like last night...
Luckily i have some ativan as backup...if i really get hit I have something to...
... adam
the dose range of ordinary paxil is 20 to 50
ativan is a tranquilliser and will help, it goes OK with...
- Anybody else similar to me.... 9th April 2005
... The only thing that helped for immediate relief was Ativan and Ativan only. After trying SSRIs that didn't work ... After about 6 weeks I felt better. I stayed on the ativan and the antidepressant for about a year while I went ... through counseling. I was slowly weaned off the Ativan and then I was able to tolerate Paxil. In 2002 I had ... changed me from Paxil to Effexor. I was put on 4MG of Ativan a day after numerous trips to the ER. I was also put ... of clonipan. 2 months ago I finally weaned off the ativan again and now I am weaning off the clonipan. I am...
... all. Spent yesterday trying to relax, dr gave me 1mg ativan to take when i needed it. Took 1/2 last night and...
- Any negatives with starting Xanax??? 8th April 2005
... i started i was glad i did, they help alot. Im on Ativan , I did try xanax but beleive it or not Ativan works...
- Scared -Feeling like water is dripping down your leg? 8th April 2005
... it it will get better eventually it has to.
I have ativan and xanax and have been popping them right and left...
- Lexapro verses Paxil 8th April 2005
... My Dr. just gave me an Rx for it. I currently take Ativan and have been tapering off of it. The ativan is making...
... that I loved it and I was only on 10mg. I didn't like ativan either.
:) Carly...
- Klonopin and Buspar?? 7th April 2005
... I take buspar (genaric) and ativan ....I don't take them together and the ativan is only...
... I take buspar (genaric) and ativan ....I don't take them together and the ativan is only...
- OCD because of my breathing?? PLEASE READ. 7th April 2005
... oxygen saturation test and all was ok they gave me an ativan and I kinda chilled out and was able to go home and ... usually get it easily. They gave me a script for some ativan and I have been taking them today. I am chilled out...
... you would have died in your sleep by now :)
the ativan will help by relaxing your muscles and mind for a...
... oxygen saturation test and all was ok they gave me an ativan and I kinda chilled out and was able to go home and ... usually get it easily. They gave me a script for some ativan and I have been taking them today. I am chilled out...
- Klonopin/Xanax Anxiety and panic 5th April 2005
... you alot. There are also other meds., Klonopin or Ativan that are longer lasting that Xanax.
As far as relaxation ... but if you are miserable, bens. (Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan ) is the best meds. to calm your nerves and curb the...
- xanax or ativan?? 5th April 2005
... Never had Ativan , but Xanax was prescribed as a sleeping aid for me...
... Well, I do keep ativan on hand in case of an emergency panic attack. It works...
... i take ativan ot works great for me i have tried xanax and it makes ... me sleepy :) i dont have that problem with ativan ...
- Fear of Dying 5th April 2005
...
One of my doctors prescribed me some generic Ativan this summer, and though I've never been the pill-taking...
- Anyone else have this? 1st April 2005
... that is why I choose this route. Right now I do keep Ativan on hand (its a benzodiazapine somewhat like Xanax...
- Alchohol and Anxiety Meds 1st April 2005
... not want to mix benzodiazapines with alcohol such as Ativan and Xanax, I am almost positive that can be very dangerous...
- I walk around most days nervous and tense and i have no clue why... 30th March 2005
... might just drink some chamomile tea ;) I was taking Ativan ...but it basically stopped working and plus I wanted...
- Help Help Help 29th March 2005
... nothing. When its that bad my Doc will give me some ativan which worked like a charm for me. It is no way to...
- Anxiety Problems (Paxil/Seroquel?) Any more ideas? 23rd March 2005
... besides Xanax) actually made me hyped up (specially Ativan ). He has also tried Tranxene and Klonopin and both...
- Question about Ativan 21st March 2005
... I wanted to take a half of 1 mg tablet of Ativan but i just went
with the whole one and felt good...
- Lexapro Withdrawals?? 21st March 2005
... antidepressants you could possibly be able to take Ativan (Lorazapam) but because its a benzodiazapine then...
- Health anxiety-ers - unite! 18th March 2005
... know I dont) even me taking Celexa and on occasion ativan just doesnt seem to help cut this worry. I am such...
- Social Anxiety Disorder. 16th March 2005
... how I know it's working for me. I wish I could get ativan or other benzo type meds, but my Dr. doesn't prescribe...
- Klonipin (clonazapam)..Does anyone take this for anxiety? 15th March 2005
... withdrawal, I can honestly say I am much better now off the Ativan than I was while I was still ON the drug.....way better...
- lorazepam ?? 14th March 2005
... diagnosed with gad sad and ptsd......i have been taking ativan for over a year and i love it........i also take effexor ... xr and lexapro. the ativan makes it where i can at least get out some. any others...
... Hi Everyone,
I was given Lorazepam ( Ativan ) for anxiety related to an inner ear disorder. I...
... I have been on Lorsapam ( ativan ) for 6 years for my anxiety / panic attacks.
I take...
- Medication Crisis--Manufacturing Differences 11th March 2005
... either watered-down or different. Wyeth came out with Ativan , then Watson started the generic, to clarify this...
- Ativan withdrawl 11th March 2005
... yes,cuz ativan is absorbed into tissue and fat,unlike vaium, and ... zanax witch only last for hours ativan does not, and it takes about 10 days to leave your ... system, i just went thru that, well kinda,i was on ativan for 2 months and it caused me to be toxic and become ... very dpressed ,look up ativan on the web and check out the symptoms,when me and...
... I don't believe Ativan is one of the addicting drugs that some people may...
... Just a ?. Could taking ativan for just one week and then stopping cause withdraw...
... I have been on Ativan for 6 years. I used to take 2 to 4 mg's during an...
- what effect... 10th March 2005
... are you supposed to feel when you take Ativan ? To me it doesn't do anything was just wondering if...
- Meds...what worked & what didn't??? HELP 7th March 2005
... mental slowness, and physical fatigue. Zanax and Ativan are sedatives, and can be addictive.
I've been...
- I don’t care if I become addicted to Xanax...Whatever it takes 7th March 2005
... generalized anxiety, panic, phobias
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- med question 5th March 2005
... sorry forgot to say what med..it is ativan ...
... I take Xanax, which is in the same family as Ativan . They are wonderful with taking the edge off your...
... this probably make no sense what so ever. but if this ativan takes the edge off then so be it.This cycle i am in...
... you balanced out. Please don't be afraid about the Ativan , My Grandma took it for years, it really helped her...
... to counter act the effect I think he gave me this ativan ...but thats just my thoughts...what do I know I just...
... Recently, I was given ativan because I was having panic attacks. The ER doctor ... she would not prescribe more for me. She said that ativan is valum, which is very addictive. I'm offering my...
- Lexapro 4th March 2005
... mg. I was later upped to 20 mg. I also have to take Ativan 1 mg 3 times a day and she added Effexor Xr as well...
- ativan withdrawal BAD!! 2nd March 2005
... I was on ativan for three years and an alcoholic when i quit both...
... I have been takng Ativan for over a year now..it scares me to think of the ... I know the strange thing is I have been prescribed Ativan a few years back to help with opiate withdrwal now...
... gettin g used to the lexapro, maybe get back on the ativan and then taper off slowly, its also possible that...
... Yes I had a problem getting off of ativan too. I took the lowest dose once/day for only three ... the panic again so I just take one half of the 0.5mg ativan and NOT every day. Once I got down to one half of...
- Help 2nd March 2005
... it works well for me but I am also on lexapro and ativan ...
- Has anyone had Xanax stop working? 2nd March 2005
... point where it started to not work so I switched to Ativan for a few weeks and then went back to the xanax and...
- Lexapro - Morning Problems 2nd March 2005
... doctor should have given you a script for a benzo like Ativan or Xanax to help you through the early weeks of Lexapro...
