- Ativan concerns 7th February 2004
... were too much). Then in September 2003, he put me on Ativan (Lorazepam), 0.5mg 4 times a day for a total of 2mg ... internet research, I became scared out of my mind about Ativan and benzos in general and decided to taper myself ... Has anyone had experience with this dosage level of Ativan and do you think I need to stop taking ASAP, or should ... months?
Dear clt13,
First of all I don't take ativan but I have been on xanax for years. You should stay ... where you might need to look into an additive to the ativan like I take, neurontin. I know that it is a contriversal ... that. This is just a future suggestion. Stay with the ativan and see how it does when you stabilze again. It may ... that it has to adjust to again. By the way 2mg of Ativan is equal to 1mg of xanax. So I take the equiviant ... of 8mg of ativan a day, so don't think you are on a real high dosage...
- Any help would be appreciated!!! 29th January 2004
... Was that from the panic? I was also prescribed ativan with the Zoloft and took the first one during that...
... or try a smaller dose by cutting the tablet up
ativan is a valium type med and reduces antidepressant side...
- GAD and medication... 29th January 2004
... anxiety was so severe that I had to turn to Lexapro, Ativan and Wellbutrin (Wellbutrin is not recommended for...
- New Here -- Need Help 20th January 2004
... SSRI anti-depressants do not work for me. I take ativan and occassionally klonopin for my anxiety and panic...
... SSRI anti-depressants do not work for me. I take ativan and occassionally klonopin for my anxiety and panic...
- strange/indigestion feeling in throat 19th January 2004
... stress. usually it will go away if I take .5mg of ativan . The doctor suggested upping my dose of prozac to...
- Klonopin 19th January 2004
... simply stopped it and replaced it with a 1 MG dose of Ativan everynight. I take so many other medications with...
... first from any of these benzo or valium type meds, ativan is also a benzo...
... state of mind - Klonopin was not designed to act like ativan or xanax - Klonopin is also used for epilepsy and ... seizures is that it builds up in you blood.. I was on ativan for 7 years - three times daily - mostly stuck to ... small daily dose like that unless your a hamster. - ativan stays in your blood about 4 hours so it was always ... a losing battle to panic attacks. However ativan and its big brother zanax are the meds to use if you ... that takes about an hour to do the same thing that ativan or xanax does in 15 minutes - (unless we start talking ... twice that of xanax and xanax is about twice that of ativan (at the same .5 dose) - the result should be that...
- Which Benzo Is Suppose TO Be Least Addictive? 14th January 2004
... deal! :D
While going through therapy, I used Ativan to get me through stressful situations and it did ... not an all or nothing process. If something like ativan will help get you through a period of time I don't...
- Klonopin...time to get off of it!!! 12th January 2004
... dropped the .5 MG Klonopin and replaced it with 1 MG Ativan . Hmmm... :)...
... dropped the .5 MG Klonopin and replaced it with 1 MG Ativan . Hmmm... :)
Doctors can be strange I tell ya!...
- Stressed Out!!!! 12th January 2004
... probalby be put on a low dose of a benzo, such as ativan or xanax to see if that helps you, but do talk it...
- Out Of Control Xanax--Need to lwer my dose 4th January 2004
... of luck to you! I need to taper off of Valium and Ativan . Right now I'm focusing on the Valium. It is tough...
- Stress or me? Need some encouragement 30th December 2003
... the anxiety from antidepressants with benzos such as Ativan and Valium. You also may need to try a few different...
- WOW! I think CBT really is the way! 29th December 2003
... That's where I'm not willing to share.
I did take Ativan which helped me cope through the anxiety and situations...
- Restoril for Annieof5 information 29th December 2003
... works for me and that is xanax.
I was given some ativan , saying it would last longer. But I can't really tell...
- benzos 27th December 2003
... term usage then xanax. Xanax only lasts 5-7 hours. Ativan only last 10-12 hours. Benzos are safer then tranquilizers...
- The "pains" of stress and anxiety 25th December 2003
... had my first panic attack. My doctor started me on ativan , and the panic attacks are under control. I am now ... in the process of tapering off from the ativan , but I'm noticing my original symptoms returning....
... had my first panic attack. My doctor started me on ativan , and the panic attacks are under control. I am now ... in the process of tapering off from the ativan , but I'm noticing my original symptoms returning....
... have definately triggered these pains. I still take ativan (.5 mg) 1 x daily. I'm still trying to taper off...
... t do any head exercises. After I began taking the ativan , the headaches went away. As did most of the pains...
- cant eat 25th December 2003
... can eat without feeling sick. I am currently taking ativan , but am trying to gradually taper off from them. ...
... can eat without feeling sick. I am currently taking ativan , but am trying to gradually taper off from them. ...
... I just started on paxil cr 12.5 last week and use ativan to help control the shakes. Hope the paxil kicks...
... I just started on paxil cr 12.5 last week and use ativan to help control the shakes. Hope the paxil kicks...
... offset the sleepiness and weight gain of Lexapro), Ativan and Valium. I'm trying to get off of the Valium and ... Ativan because they are addicting. But, the meds have been...
- Anxiety Meds and Pregnancy 25th December 2003
... Hi,
I currently take 10mg Lexapro, 1mg Ativan , 150mg Wellbutrin XL, and 3mg Valium for generalized ... medication? I'm definitely physically dependent upon the Ativan and Valium. My psychiatrist says that the Lexapro ... bedridden again and in horrendous anxiety without the Ativan . Does anyone have any personal insight? Which is ... worse for the baby - the Ativan or having debilitating anxiety?
I will also post...
... experiment to see what happens when pregnant
ativan and valium are both benzos and your combined dose...
- To Start or Not to Start....Dilema 13th December 2003
... panic attacks. I started taking .25 to .5 mg of Ativan as needed and it helped immediately but I was concerned...
... want to feel normal again too! I started taking .5 Ativan for about 4 days more consistently to get myself feeling...
- Need Advice/Help- Please read! 10th December 2003
... was checked out and everything was ok. I was put on ativan for anxiery and zoloft. THis helped alot but the ...
- Least addictive anxiety medicine. 7th December 2003
... anxiety drug to see if it helps.
I do have some ativan ( lorazepam) left that I take 1/2 table or less once...
... anxiety sufferers rarely become addicted to ativan or other valium type meds
beta blocker BP meds also...
... are off meds for it.
You mentioned "left over" Ativan . Did you take it on a regular basis before? Those...
... throat when all this started. That is how I have the ativan . Never took it before or on a steady basis ever....
... should smooth over soon. You are smart to not use the Ativan often, and best to wean off that entirely. It can ... as long as you don't depend on addictive stuff like Ativan .
No tea? Pitty that; oh well.... :)...
... throat when all this started. That is how I have the ativan . Never took it before or on a steady basis ever. ... as well as positive self compassionate talk. I take ativan once in a while if things are really really bad. But...
- How often can you take Ativan? 5th December 2003
... the paxil dose maybe should be upped, ativan can be taken as needed, several times a day but be...
- "Adrenalin surges" that wake you up continuously during the night? 29th November 2003
... taking 12.5 mg of Paxil for a week now and am to take Ativan when I need it.
Molly...
... been sleeping little since before the paxil. I take ativan as needed also.
I get sort of a wave going thru ... feeling all day and most of the night when I wake up. Ativan helps a little with that.
All this started with...
... wood!) I felt really good and took very very little Ativan the first 4 days (.25 mg maybe 2-3X a day at the most ... ). Then the past 2 days, I had to increase the Ativan . I don't know if it was some rush work stuff that ... but I felt like crap. My doc said if I use more Ativan as time goes by, he might have to increase my dosage...
... usual). I am still shaky, try not to use too much ativan . I am also a little nauseous. Not too bad.
I...
... symptoms. She has the same symptoms. Said that the Ativan was good to treat anxiety for short-term but it was ... time everyday once you establish the time. Take the Ativan in conjunction with it if you feel anxious. What ... mg are you taking? I am taking .25 mg or .5 mg of Ativan whenever I need it. I don't go over 1.5 mg a day...
... anxiety or peri-meno maybe or both.
I cut my .5mg ativan tablets to 1/2 or mostly 1/4. I take one piece usuall...
... anxious because I didn't feel right. I didn't take any Ativan at the time-didn't think it was anxiety at the time ... said your symptoms are all the time - doesn't the Ativan help? I don't get numbness, but I do get a little ... relaxation tape to help me sleep. I will take .25 mg of Ativan before bedtime if I feel a little anxious. I also ... for your nerves and muscle. I suggest you take an Ativan before bedtime if you are experiencing this every ... night. I was really scare to use a lot of Ativan but I got to the point where I had to get my anxiety ... days. Then my doc put me on Paxil. Trust me, the Ativan we are taking is very small in comparison to what ... of med.
Take care....take your Paxil...take the Ativan if you have to...lay down if you're tired and try...
... tests, thryroid, diabetes etc. All normal.
The ativan does help but for a short time. I don't get the shakes...
... some fibromyalgia and with little sleep ( took some ativan , but only slept until about 3) my muscles really ache...
... some fibromyalgia and with little sleep ( took some ativan , but only slept until about 3) my muscles really ache ... jittiery feeling about to come on. I took .25 mg of Ativan last night and it helped. It is hard to describe ... but I think it is from taking the Paxil and/or the Ativan . I read that the Paxil CR is suppose to less hard ... shouldn't worry ourselves about it for now. I know the Ativan is suppose to be harder because it makes your body...
... me much more jittery and nervous. I am taking more ativan to cope. are you having any of these symptoms? ...
... me much more jittery and nervous. I am taking more ativan to cope. are you having any of these symptoms? ... getting this inflammation feeling. I haven't taken an Ativan Saturday night (12/20). I don't feel that anxious ... reading).
My doc wants me to keep track of how much Ativan I'm taking and get back to him after using Paxil for ... a month. He said if you are using more Ativan that means maybe a higher dosage of Paxil is needed...
... even more internal shakes and tremors. I was taking ativan more than ever. Dr. called back Wednesday and said ... keep taking it, use the ativan . She said side effect go away in 7-10 days usually ... last night. Buzzed and vibrated all night. Took the ativan . Will wing it a few more days.
I did get a hot...
... even more internal shakes and tremors. I was taking ativan more than ever. Dr. called back Wednesday and said ... keep taking it, use the ativan . She said side effect go away in 7-10 days usually ... last night. Buzzed and vibrated all night. Took the ativan . Will wing it a few more days.
I did get a hot ... One night, it went on for 4 hours. I finally took an Ativan .
I know it is easy to say, but try to stick it...
- What if cognit. behav. therapy doesn't work b/c of physical symptoms? 28th November 2003
... soon! I have heard bad things about benzos. I was on Ativan for 3 months in 97 and I don't want to take benzos...
- What constitutes "addiction"? 24th November 2003
... with!! Ugghhhhhh!
When I developed tolerance to Ativan , it was my DOCTOR who wanted to DOUBLE my dosage...
- Need Suggestions as to what to do? 22nd November 2003
... worse. I went off it.
I have a few lorazepam ( ativan ) tablets recently given to me, take maybe half of...
... caused by anxiety, especially if eating in public
ativan as needed will help to relax you, books or tapes on...
... anything, I'm not taking any drugs, except an odd ativan if I can't sleep.
All I can suggest is try Yoga...
- Klonipin 21st November 2003
... something to take the edge off really bad. I tried generic ativan and it did nothing!!! He put me on an anti psychotic...
... something to take the edge off really bad. I tried generic ativan and it did nothing!!! He put me on an anti psychotic...
- anxiety is driving me crazy! 19th November 2003
... Hi all, my doctor finally gave me some ativan and klopin last week for my panic and anxiety, wish...
... Hi all, my doctor finally gave me some ativan and klopin last week for my panic and anxiety, wish ... like feelings) The Clonazepam is another version of Ativan . I'd definitely recommend asking your doctor about...
- dizziness during the day, what could this be?? 18th November 2003
... time), and he gave me lower dosages of trazadone and ativan .. since then those have helped my sleeping alot(no...
- Will this get better? 18th November 2003
... then xanax, so you don't have to take it as often. Ativan is another newer one that they are using. Just a suggestion...
- How do you deal with your attacks in public?? 17th November 2003
... overwhelming. He works around about 20 people. He does take Ativan to help but sometimes it doesn't. His doctor put him...
... ativan and klonapin are both valium type meds and he should...
... i've been on both ativan and klonopin - neither one worked for my anxiety attacks...
... ativan and klonapin will work if the dose is large enough...
- The perfect drug 17th November 2003
... personally, i'd rather be on an antixiotic (xanax, ativan , klonopin, etc.).
drinking alcohol everyday can...
- Gabatril?? 17th November 2003
... that mean I could not take a SGRI? Until then~I take Ativan daily for anxiety.
thanx~RR...
- Anyone on Abilify? 13th November 2003
... am feeling better. I still find great relief from Ativan or Klonopin but dr don't want to prescribe that.
...
- How long does it take to form dependence on anti-anxiety med? 10th November 2003
... started to act up again last week so I started taking Ativan (prescribed on an as needed basis). i took one every ... my body is already going through withdrawl of the Ativan and that's why it was much worse today? How long can...
... Some people never do...I never did.
I've never taken Ativan , but I did take Xanax everyday for almost 7 years ... couldn't be more help.
Maybe someone who's taken Ativan will be able to give you some help.
There is also...
... to blackdove
the ativan dose would have a big bearing on things, what do you...
... but they are worse than before. So I've been taking Ativan nearly every day for the past week. My thoughts were ... first day) that I felt I had to leave, so I took an Ativan and felt better. At least it's helping me get through...
... anymore that they are getting wonderful results with Ativan . She suggested it to me but I have been on Xanax for...
... i've been on ativan , klonopin, and xanax for several years. klonopin ... and ativan didn't do a thing for my attacks. the only thing...
... currently taking 0.5 mg a day
I've been on Valium and Ativan for 16 years.
Mentally, I'm perfectly fine and feel ...
Though, obviously, I'm physically addicted to Ativan ...
And would have major withdrawal problems if I ... mg/day...
Would be considered an AVERAGE dose of Ativan to treat anxiety.
Ativan, like Xanax, has a short ... from 1.0 mg/day to 2.0 mg/day.
If someone took Ativan or another benzo DAILY...
It would take AT LEAST ... addicted.
At your tiny dosage of 0.5 mg/day of Ativan ...
I doubt that an average person could become physically...
- Benzo Dosing 6th November 2003
... equivalents of benzos? For example how many mg's of Ativan is equal to how many mg's of Xanax? I saw a chart...
- Ativan, Wellbutrin, Paxil 6th November 2003
... effects.
FYI, I am on 300 mgs of wellbutrin, 6mgs of ativan , and 150 mgs of effexor each day....
... cause aggitation and nervousness, which I am sure the Ativan is for, and also sexual problems, which the Wellbutrin...
- Remeron with Buspar 31st October 2003
... uncontrolled anexiety punishes the body. I went off Ativan six months ago. Mainly because it stopped being that...
- xanax questions 29th October 2003
... the usual path with me... klonopin - didn't help, ativan - didn't help, then on to xanax. i need 2mg for an...
- Happy to find this place!! 25th October 2003
... Have you tried any anti-anxiety meds, like Xanax, Ativan , or Klonopin? I would think those would help calm...
... Have you tried any anti-anxiety meds, like Xanax, Ativan , or Klonopin? I would think those would help calm...
- Ridiculous Xanax story 17th October 2003
... wrote a refill and while there they gave me a shot of Ativan to make up for the 1 1/2 days missed on the Xanax...
- Anxiety/Bipolar/panic? 14th October 2003
... was brought into E.R., they adminsistered shots of ativan to calm me. Which helped. I went home, went to bed ... inside. Naturally, it's never been this bad. When my ativan wears off I feel insane. Could this be an episode...
- Big setback..:( 14th October 2003
... monitors and ivs and all kinds of things. They gave me ativan through the iv and said i would probably be real calm...
- Suffering from Anxiety for years 11th October 2003
... disorder for about 8 years. In the past I took Paxil and Ativan and currently Im taking Lexapro and Xanax. The Lexapro...
... need 2mg xanax for it. i've been on the klonopin and ativan and neither did a thing for me....
- Benzo addiction 11th October 2003
... missed the actual drug you are taking; 2mg or Xanax or Ativan is alot, where 2mg. of Valium or Librium isn't.
Gracie...
... that sort of doctor!!!Mine started me out at 2mgs. Ativan ! When I develped tolerance, he wanted to give me more ... addiction; he knew I hadn't slept in 4 days on the Ativan 2mgs. at night and was starting to have new symptoms ... A 2mg dose of Valium is very low; for example 2mg. Ativan = 20mg Valium, 1mg Xanax= 20mg Valium. So the newer ... benzos like Ativan and Xanax are more potent.
...
... Klonopin. I'd never taken it before. I've taken Ativan (wow-I like that one but too addictive & makes me ... a tendency to become dependent on things (alcohol, Ativan , you name it). BTW I no longer drink alcohol [img...
- Job interview tomorow/anxiety 7th October 2003
... interview..
and taking something like a half of an ativan wouldn't be bad either..
break a leg!...
... what is ativan ??????????????//...
... ativan is a sedative.. such as xanax or valium.. usually...
- Ongoing Anxiety Attacks and New Doctor 29th September 2003
... without medication. I have been prescribed xanax and ativan in the past. Both worked very well, however I always ... that I just want the med that work the best for me - ativan . Since it has been about 2 years since I have taken...
... just started a very stressful new job so I was given ativan . That worked really well and I took that for a couple...
... few anxiety attacks. i've been on both klonipin and ativan , neither did a thing for me, it was like i was taking...
- medication 22nd September 2003
... Personally I had a horrible time taking the benzos ( Ativan and Clonazepam). I was on them for only 3-4 weeks...
- COULD I PLEASE HEAR FROM PEOPLE ON 20 MGS LEXAPRO? 20th September 2003
... like my old self again. I also take 1 to 1.5 mg of Ativan a day. I would like to get off of the Ativan altogether...
- Here's My Story; Any Advice? 18th September 2003
... store in town. The doctor has him on paxil cr 25mg and Ativan . But it just doesn't seem to be working. The ativan ... down but the paxil isn't helping. He only takes the ativan when he feels anxious though. He's afraid of getting...
... to looking, I think he will need to take ativan daily for a while in a large enough dose to enable...
- Help for social anxiety? 17th September 2003
... dangerous to the liver. My doc reluctantly gave me Ativan at my request to take as needed. 1 pill does nothing...
... the anxiety nmay be giving you some derealisation
ativan is a valium type med that helps most, perhaps some...
- complete body tense 17th September 2003
... I have never heard taking Ativan that way. It seems like it would work a lot faster...
- heart pounding 10th September 2003
... is a part of my anxiety, but this is not relived by ativan or xanax. It clears my head but I still can feel it...
- Has anyone heard of anxiety like this 9th September 2003
... worked all that well.
(Small improvements) and he is on Ativan for the panic attacks. Paxil can actually cause panic...
- dont know what to do 6th September 2003
... friend who is a nurse gave me some (5 of them)1mg ativan and im splitting them in 3 they seems to calm down ... single can of bear would do me the same effect as the ativan
im not a big drinker (dont love it that much)dont...
... than there was and this may be part of your problem
ativan , taken as needed is calming and few become addicted...
- lorazepam? 3rd September 2003
... I take Ativan (Lorazepam) for panic/anxiety and it works for me, ... xanax as well but it didn't work for me as well as ativan and wasn't as sedating. i know if you take it on a...
... My b/f takes ativan same as lorazepam for his anxiety and it helps calm ... also on paxil cr that doesn't seem to be helping. Ativan does make him a little sleepy but without it right...
- throat locked up ! anxiety?? 31st August 2003
... Ativan does wonders for anxiety. That is normal here to have...
- HELP!! NEW TO PAXIL CR 12.5 28th August 2003
... matter of fact, my dr started me on paxil cr 12.5 and ativan as needed.. i started taking it yesterday and have...
... matter of fact, my dr started me on paxil cr 12.5 and ativan as needed.. i started taking it yesterday and have...
... thing happened so now i dont know what to do, im on ativan now and it helps some what but still having bad bouts...
- severe anxiety and depression 27th August 2003
... ekg and said i had an anxiety attack. They gave me Ativan and sent me on my way. So now a couple of days later...
... Thanks for the reply, The doctor i seen said the Ativan would help, all it does is make me sleep however,...
... Thanks for the reply, The doctor i seen said the Ativan would help, all it does is make me sleep however,...
... first hand they can be horriable, I am also taking ativan for anxiety and panic and yes it makes me also very...
- weird lightheaded feeling 24th August 2003
... they would tell me it's just panic/anxiety, give me Ativan , and send me home feeling stupid.
I don't know if...
- Buspar or Xanax or...? 20th August 2003
... min or so after taking the buspar. I am now taking ativan 1mg a day. I don't recomend buspar for panic attacks...
- Luvox To Effexor XR no go! 12th August 2003
... anxious daily with bouts of Nausea mixed in. I use Ativan 1mg from time to time which works well but my doc ... questions:
Is there such thing as a daily dose of Ativan with low risk of addiction?
Can someone become immune...
... SNRI, it may not have cut in yet, stay on it longer
ativan is useful to reduce anxiety and to reduce any early ... the effexor
anxiety sufferers rarely get addicted to ativan , 1mg is a low dose, many take more...
... withdrawals from luvox, or side effects from effexor. Ativan has withdrawal syndromes too. Hard to tell, since...
- Lexapro and Ativan started 7th August 2003
... the exact medication you are, although I take the ativan now on a only as needed basis. The combo works very...
- How do you know if you need a higher dosage of Paxil CR??? 7th August 2003
... for you.
I am on it for anxiety attacks , along with Ativan 4 mg's....
- benzo users I have a question 2nd August 2003
... part question.
first: after using benzo's such as ativan will your body eventually adjust to the side effects...
... I've never taken ativan , but I've taken Xanax for years.
But I never had any...
... about 4 to 8 weeks to start working, while benzos ( ativan , diazepam, etc.) have an immediate effect. They're...
- Question? alittle confused 2nd August 2003
...
MY DR. is giving me ativan for panic/anxiety. I started last night with a very ... still feel alittle anxious today, my question is does ativan and drugs in it's class eventually build up in your...
... ativan is a valium type med and similar to xanax, it acts ... recreation often become addicted
you should take the ativan all the time for a few weeks. IMO and its important ... thus get back your self confidence
always carry a few ativan tablets with you and disolve 1 under the tongue if ... ychiatrists who specialise in treating your problems prefer ativan type meds to all others.
remember the deep slow breathing...
- Nausea help 27th July 2003
...
Have you been on any kind of anti-anxiety meds? Ativan should help get rid of that queasiness/stomach-ache...
- Ativan question 20th July 2003
... Hi there!
I took Ativan at one time to help with anxiety/sleep. It is extremly...
... ativan is like valium and will reduce celexa side effects...
- Anyone experience weight gain with Zoloft? 14th July 2003
... next week it will increase to 100 mg and can take Ativan if I feel like things are getting bad.
SO far I...
- Acne Pills 3rd July 2003
... with SSRI's(antidepressants) and a week long stint of ativan use (1-3)mgs a day. So i doubt it was the accutane...
- Overcoming addition to Klonzapin 30th June 2003
... because it is not a fast acting med like xanax and ativan . It is used to control daily anxiety along with therapy...
- keep your valium type meds cool 21st June 2003
... glove box as this can get very hot.
this includes ativan , klonapin, xanax and many others...
- SSRI's not for me and what about ativan tolerance 19th June 2003
... ativan and the other benzos need to have the dose individually...
... If you're not depressed anymore the ativan alone should be enough. It's true that tolerance can...
... ativan can cause impotence ( can testify to that)
was taking...
... antidepressants are far more likely to cause impotence than ativan
10 mg ativan is far too high and this dose for 10...
- LEXAPRO 18th June 2003
... lexapro has helped me to decrease ativan from 10 mg per day to 2 mg per day. ativan is the...
- valium type meds are safe for anxiety 11th June 2003
... the ADI network site:
Anti-anxiety agents, such as Ativan , Xanax, and Klonopin: These are the agents of choice ... There seems to be more research support for the use of Ativan (lorazepam) and Klonopin (clonazepam) in the treatment...
... I have taken valium, XANAX, and ativan (in the hospital). XANAX and Valium were both "long...
- help! 7th June 2003
... m going to faint all day long. My doctor put me on Ativan 1 mg, but it doesn't seem to help. I've also taken...
