- XANAX VS. ATIVAN 6th June 2003
... I am on ativan because i suffer from anxiety as well as depression...
... to evagelou,
neither ativan or xanax is addictive if taken sensibly and there ... much difference between them
its a good idea to take ativan until the zoloft kicks in, zoloft can cause nasty ... early side effects sometimes and ativan also reduces these
if your doc prescribed this combo...
... Originally posted by hry33:
to evagelou,
neither ativan or xanax is addictive if taken sensibly...
The problem...
... anxiety sufferers ever become addicted to xanax or ativan
if these meds really were all that dangerous, do you...
... anxiety sufferers ever become addicted to xanax or ativan
if these meds really were all that dangerous, do you...
- SRRI VS BENZO's for anxiety 17th May 2003
... BILLIONS,BILLIONS, BILLIONS (xanax, valium, clonopin, ativan , ETC, etc!) of prescriptions and renewals written...
- getting off pills 15th May 2003
... Did you mean Ativan ? At any rate, some people don't get any results from...
- Do i have anxiety 13th May 2003
... chest pain and general feeling of panic. Took 1mg Ativan and it went away.
Another one came when I was watching ... outside, no chest pain or headache this time, took my Ativan and it went away.
My worst one ever was the very first ... that time I didnt know what it was and I wasnt on Ativan yet. so for me all the symptoms were different at...
- Trying to stay positive, BUT.... 3rd May 2003
... benzos because I never tried them. But my mom was on Ativan , it helped her a lot and she also quit by tapering...
... benzos because I never tried them. But my mom was on Ativan , it helped her a lot and she also quit by tapering...
- I need some advice please! 2nd May 2003
... dont.
Have you ever tried a Benzo drug? Ie. Valium, Ativan , etc.? If you havent, find someone that will let you...
- Help someone! I have been looking for answers forever! I'm getting really tired.. 1st May 2003
... your stress level was so high you needed valium of ativan . What is it with these stupid doctors and benzo medications...
- alcahol, the traditional medication 30th April 2003
... ALCOHOL sounds so much like BENZODIAZEPINES... (xanax, ativan , etc)
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- ativan and chills? 29th April 2003
... you could stop the ativan and see if the chills stop, see a doc as several things...
- what is xanax? 22nd April 2003
... symptoms.... which lead to the prescription of my benzo, Ativan . So the whole mess could have been avoided if one...
- A Dependancy vs. Addiction definition 15th April 2003
... had happily given me 2 months advance prescription Ativan and who kept telling me it wouldn't hurt to take more...
- lexapro and alcohol 14th April 2003
... After i stopped lexapro the doctor prescibed me ativan to take to counteract discontinuation symptoms of...
... around Paxil, Lexapro for 5 days, then Paxil Cr with Ativan for a week. Your body probally is in a very weird...
- please please reply to this 13th April 2003
... have them daily for about 3 months and use to take Ativan . It was my life saver.
Autumn....
- paxil right for me? 13th April 2003
... read someone elses post and said their daughter took ativan . I was wondering if ativan would be right for me...
... Valium is VERY powerful (IMHO, Ativan is more powerful, though. It seems to hang around...
... was thinking about dropping it Possibly.. and trying ativan ... and maybe conquering the social anxiety... we'll...
- prozac and Anxiety 12th April 2003
... nightly anxiety/panic attacks like I was.
I was put on Ativan (Lorazepam) for my anxiety attacks last year. My Doc ... and the feeling got worse then I would take my 1mg Ativan and call my mother or a friend or just start a convo ... learned from a Panic attack website. I still have my Ativan "security blanket" I call them now lol, just knowing...
... com/ubb/frown.gif[/img] definate need of a valium or ativan before that test.
I always have to be in a room with...
- I NeEd HeLp nOw!! 9th April 2003
... Well I used to take an Ativan and call my mother when I felt one coming but I havent ... I will tell you what I used to do before I had the Ativan . My first panic attack landed me at the Er thinking...
- A newbie 4th April 2003
... came hard and lasted long...before I started taking Ativan for them an attack lasted a few hours before it let ... started nightly was after that night. I was given Ativan and told to take 1mg twice a day as a preventitive ... know for a fact I am not "cured" and I still have my Ativan on hand. Just having them in the house as what I call...
- I need someones opinion 1st April 2003
... on it about 2 months though.
For Anxiety she takes Ativan and it helps her alot since she works as a cook/waitress ... customer right? She loves her job even more now as the ativan relaxes her and calms her fears of mingling with the ... how she was before. I would suggest you look into Ativan as my daughter tells me even just having them in her...
... they refuse to take a pill its very sad. I have found Ativan to be the best thing I have found for anxiety. I take...
- WARNING TO ALL XANAX USERS!!! IMPORTANT!!!!! 31st March 2003
... to more depression. How does this happen. I took Ativan .5mg a day all summer and then I quit in october....
... Actually, I was on Ativan , a cousin of Xanax. Diabetes is a physical illness...
... lead to more depression. How does this happen. I took Ativan .5mg a day all summer and then I quit in october. ... neccesary. "
Actually any mild tranquilizer such as ativan or Xanax, or Valuim... can lead to deeper depression...
- What is this feeling? 29th March 2003
... tests, and said that it was anxiety and prescribed Ativan , and sent me home. I quit smoking right then, and ... spaced out, just don't feel right. I rarely take the Ativan , and when I do it is maybe a quarter of a pil. I still...
- Benzos like xanax/ ativan 21st March 2003
... Benzos like Xanax and Ativan are usually prescribed long term to counteract stimulation ... dose. The newer age benzos are very potent...1mg. Ativan or .5 Xanax = 10mg. Valium or 25mg. Librium!...
... Ativan never had any effect on me, but Xanax is like a wonder...
... There is definately a difference in Ativan and Xanax.
I'm not sure but I think it might be the ... spasmodic effect of Xanax that I don't remember being with Ativan .
A lot of people suffer from spasms which is slightly...
... I have never taken Xanax but I have taken Ativan for anxiety in the past. I used to get awful panic ... almost nightly for about 6 months. My Doc gave me the Ativan and told me to take 1mg a day as a preventitive but ... had an attack in about 3 months so I havent taken an Ativan in 3 months. I have them in the cupboard as my "security...
... I've read a lot about the benzos like xanax and ativan , on this board and in other research online. Some ... well, long-term? Is there anyone who takes xanax or ativan for years with continued success? I'd like to get...
... I have been taking Ativan for panic/anxiety attcks for aabout a year now and ... the start of a panic attack or anxious I take a 1mg Ativan along with 25mgs of Vistaril and its like a magic ... attacks while on the valium, and I could not take the ativan till I completed the valium. so I know all benzos...
... 550021]I've read a lot about the benzos like xanax and ativan , on this board and in other research online. Some ... well, long-term? Is there anyone who takes xanax or ativan for years with continued success? I'd like to get...
- For Lexapro users. 20th March 2003
... Really Having Trouble Sleeping. My Dr. Also Gave Me Ativan To Take Up To 2 Times. I Take One Ativan In Am And ... And Do Odd Things. So I Have Stopped Taking The Pm Ativan . But Sometimes I Only Sleep A Total Of 4 Hours A...
- HVS and anxiety 10th March 2003
... tests, and said that it was anxiety and prescribed Ativan , and sent me home. I quit smoking right then, and ... spaced out, just don't feel right. I rarely take the ativan , and when I do it is maybe a quarter of a pil. I...
- ARE CHILLS NORMAL???? 9th March 2003
... for a week and just started taking 75mg. I also have ativan to use for panic attcks but am trying not to take...
- Shouldn't feel this way at my age! 1st March 2003
... at night. But when I did go out I found carrying an Ativan with me as a "security blanket" just incase made me...
- what works for you? 27th February 2003
... Ativan works for me....
- Crying 23rd February 2003
... attacks once in awhile but I cut them off by taking an Ativan and calling my mom. Your not alone and I hope you...
- Chest Pain? HELP 19th February 2003
... preventative or just when you get your attacks? I am on Ativan but I only take it when I feel an attack coming I...
... 40mgs once a day for the chest pain [works wonders] Ativan for anxiety and Lexapro for Depression. also on seven...
... Hello,
I too am on lexapro, 10mg/day, and ativan 1.5 mg/day, and am having a problem with bradycardia ... anyone has had a similar experience with lexapro and/or ativan ?
Thanks
mike...
- How do you deal with constant anxiety? 19th February 2003
... one is coming but I call my mother and take half an Ativan and it stops it from becoming a full blown attack ... So when I felt that first symptom I took half an Ativan and called my mother or someone I could trust that ... in time I would have to take the other half of my Ativan . Mine always hit me at night when it was dark usually...
... you taking anything for the attacks? I would suggest Ativan it really works for me I take a half a pill when I...
... Kalms, if that doesn't work I will investigate more on Ativan . I wish all these dreadful thoughts will just come...
... Warning to those taking Ativan ...if you must take it, make sure it is not everyday...
- ativan side effects? 12th February 2003
... Buspar can make you dizzy. I never really got dizzy on ativan ....
... drug lessened her anxiety by a substantial amount.
Ativan does not list dizziness among its side effects, but ... may make the dizziness from the Buspar worse to take Ativan at the same time....
... I take ativan daily, and have never noticed any dizziness. Never...
- Dizzy 24/7 11th February 2003
... see if this helps me. I also got a prescription for ativan but not sure if it is safe to take when i have young...
... see if this helps me. I also got a prescription for ativan but not sure if it is safe to take when i have young...
- GABA/inositol 8th February 2003
... I am presently taking BuSpar and Ativan. I am on Ativan to help with panic attacks and strong anxiety until ... think I will talk to the doctor about going off the Ativan , though, because it doesn't seem to really be going...
- Need Advice Please on Anxiety 8th February 2003
... I dont take Xanax my doctor put me on Ativan kinda the same thing 1mg once a day as needed. He ... without one. I had my last one 2 weeks ago and the Ativan came through for me as usual. You can become dpendant ... on Ativan and Xanax but if you decide to take as needed when...
- ativan? 7th February 2003
... The Ativan is immediate release and for me 1mg does the trick...
... My Dr. has me on Ativan and he advised me to just put it under my tongue and...
- feel like I am in desperate needs, need advice 7th February 2003
... a lot so I am assuming. I am on Prozac 20 mgs and ativan . They do seem to help, just in a major cycle right...
- Emotional rollorcoaster 6th February 2003
... drastically from hour to hour. I take antidepressants and ativan for my anxiety, I don't like taking all these meds...
- good results with BuSpar? 4th February 2003
... need to control my constant anxiety. He did give me Ativan to take for a couple weeks for the panic until the...
- Klonopin vs ativan 4th February 2003
... even half a pill works good for me ..
i also have ativan i can take but i prefure klonopin..
just putting my...
... Stacy. So you find the Klonopin any better than ativan ? Do you feel the same on both? I don't know why...
- Does it ever just go away? 3rd February 2003
... for a couple months. So far nothing has helped. Ativan helps me sleep but doesn't cure anything.
Can you...
- Mandie 2nd February 2003
... You did not mention if you are on any now. I am on ativan three times a day and it really helps me to think...
... friends. So, what she suggested was changing from ativan to Klonipan= Now I have been on ativan for over 20 ... anything about it? She said that it is a long lasting ativan , and I wont have to take it as often. She also told...
- Switching to Prozac form Paxil 31st January 2003
... anxiety. I just started taking a very small dose of ativan for other aspects of my anxiety. Since I got off ... they really don't know what they can do for me. The ativan I am taking is supposed to help with it, and I think...
- Am I going insane? 28th January 2003
... and am taking Paxil 60mg, BuSpar 15mg 2xper day, and ativan .5-1 mg as needed. Anyone have ANY suggestions? I...
- Dizziness the Woosies 27th January 2003
... have a unreal feeling. I have been taking .5mg of Ativan to take the edge off this woosy feeling, but it doesn...
... I know that it is anxiety related because .5mg of Ativan seems to alleviate some of the woosie feeling. I ... habit forming, but she suggested that I stay with the Ativan since I'm taking such a low dosage. Are you taking...
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks After eating 27th January 2003
... for TMJD and when I get those attacks I take half an Ativan and it works wonders.
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- Any success with Lexapro? 25th January 2003
... and when did it subside? I am also taking .5mg of Ativan first thing in the morning because of the dizziness...
- Dentist? 23rd January 2003
... with this problem, they once prescribed me 2mg of ativan to take an hour before my appointment but I was so...
- anyone here have acid reflex ? 23rd January 2003
... was taking for my anxiety and everything else was Ativan , 1mg, but maybe only have a dosage because I didn ... only now am I getting a bit better. I don't take the ativan anymore, and when I start feeling like I can't relax...
- WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY HEAD? 22nd January 2003
... now to believe anyone or to have any faith. I am on ativan .5 three times a day, and also on wellbutrin (which...
- I really need someone to talk to 21st January 2003
... dont have it but I do have anxiety or used to. I take Ativan for that.
I used to get attacks every night a year...
- anxiety operation 20th January 2003
... months ago. So I think I am getting better I have my Ativan on hand just incase. Would any of you here actually...
- Trembling At Night 19th January 2003
... and trembling..and attacks they work so good
i take ativan and clonazepam.....
maybe try that ...
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... Stacey for the response. Someone else recommended Ativan also . . . so I'll try that. I'm not sure why it...
- anxiety sympoms just appear? 12th January 2003
... palms were clamy, headache, nausea I took my 0.5 mg Ativan and called a friend talked for 10 mins and it was...
- clonazepam and ativan 11th January 2003
... I take Ativan on an as needed basis, they are fast acting and really...
- Positive Attitude About Medication 9th January 2003
... am still anxious at times but I take an occasional Ativan when I really feel the need. We only have one life...
- panic attacks caused by stress 7th January 2003
... me it was anxiety/panic attack and brought me some Ativan . The attack left as fast as it came after I took half ... them. When I felt one coming I would take my half Ativan and call someone my mom or a friend and just talk ... attack when you start getting one. If you dont like Ativan which has helped me very much...read a book, call...
- Anxiety grows bigger even when you take pills for it... Face the fear!! 26th December 2002
... function. I presently take 15 mg Celexa daily and Ativan on an as needed basis and that is not very often....
- Dizziness & Anxiety 13th September 2001
... I am on meds now occasionally when needed which is Ativan . I have been having breakthroughs in the dizzyness...
