- 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...
- Chest sensation: asthma? anxiety? or what? 5th July 2007
... can trigger the other..I have been put on zoloft, ativan which only makes me more tired and all I want to do...
- Nasal obstructions and Asthma? 3rd May 2005
... flushing. My pulmonary doc also gave me a script for ativan in case of emergency, but luckily, I haven't had to...
- Uh oh! quick! 21st April 2005
... needed type thing.
If it is anxiety, I've heard ativan can help combined with albuterol. I guess that would...
- Does anyone else get scared? 28th March 2005
... think was brought on by my GAD as well. I was/am on Ativan for the anxiety. Unfortunately, I think sometimes...
- Exercise and Asthma? and a few other ?'s too 26th January 2005
... really bad and I am panicking too I can take a half of ativan and am even better. (I have only had to take the ativan...
- ARGG!!! This COUGH!!! 5th January 2005
... t even take meds for it anymore really. I do have Ativan if needed though.
Like right now, its almost...
- Is it REALLY asthma? 24th November 2004
... have 'asthma', merely 'anxiety', and can we get some Ativan and leave? Nevermind that her oxygen saturations were...
- Prednisone withdrawal 28th March 2004
... that...I was only on it 23 days. Now doc put me on .5 ativan to calm withdrawal symptoms rather than increase prednisone...
... that...I was only on it 23 days. Now doc put me on .5 ativan to calm withdrawal symptoms rather than increase prednisone...
- Mis-diagnosed? 19th March 2004
... color is from the virus and bronchitis. I have been on ativan for anxiety attacks and still get so short of breath...
- Stress induced asthma 14th March 2004
... in other ways.
There are medications such as Ativan which is an anti-anxiety that can help with some of...
- Anxiety meds for asthma? 1st March 2004
... years ago with a asthma attack. The dr. put me on ativan . It really help to calm me down. I had to explain ... to my new doctor who didn't want to prescribe ativan that if he was drowning and gasping for air wouldn...
...
I have also found that anti-anxiety meds like ativan help to relax some asthma symptoms. And the stress ... relaxing is a good thing. However, all the benzo's: ativan , valium, xanax, can have an interdose backlash effect ... vibrating, seizure-like sensations, etc. Doc put me on .5 ativan rather than increasing the prednisone. It helped. ... I wouldn't want to stay on ativan more than 2 weeks though or the withdrawal anxiety...
- hyperventilating/asthma 2nd February 2004
... Because that's what it sounds like, especially since the Ativan helped. Did she have stridor (a crowing noise in her...
- Has anyone heard of this? 6th January 2004
... many asthmatics walk out of the ER with a bottle of Ativan ." (Ativan is more of an anti-anxiety drug. Puts...
- Just found out something 17th July 2003
... several occasions that I see a shrink. I was plased on Ativan and Celexa by my GP. The Cardiologist made entries...
- Anxiety and Asthma 5th June 2003
... whatever is wrong w/ my breathing, w/ a bottle of ativan in my hand for the anxiety attack i wasn't having...
- I HATE it....every DAY!!!! 4th February 2003
... clear.
They gave me oral steroids for the wheezing and ativan to calm down.
I took steroids and albuterol, and...
- Is this Asthma Or Not? 15th July 2002
... 4x daily (but I don't do this 4x)
Effexor 225 daily
Ativan .05 3x daily
I take benadryl, and sometimes it seems...
- ASTHMA/ANXIETY?????? 1st July 2002
... or, to prescribe something to calm you down like ativan or something. I you find you are having some intense...
- Ativan...after Level One Fusion....what for? 20th June 2008
... I have been on Ativan (Lorazapam) between 8 and 9 years for my bad anxiety...
... was given to help him sleep through the night.
Ativan is given for insomnia and is also used as a muscle...
... I don't take ativan but do take xanax (they are related) with my other...
... I also take ativan along with pain meds and a muscle relaxer. Aside from ... muscle spasms and was vomiting and the doctor called in ativan and man what a difference. My spasms were so bad I ... could barely get off the couch and after taking the ativan I could move freely. It really is a great medication...
... I also was given Ativan several years ago for muscle relaxer. It was really...
- VERY bad spasms , sent to E.R 20th June 2008
... Did the doc give you ativan ? There is another thread where someone says it works...
... awfull spasms (thank god).. The doc. in the E.R did use ativan , it burned very much while they put it threw my I...
... Maybe your doctor can give you a prescription for Ativan that will help in case you get the severe spasms again...
- Another Pepper Update 7th February 2008
... anxiety med. I think I have mentioned before I take ativan . I was really miserable before that was prescribed...
- Sick and tired of all this 16th January 2008
... don't do this cold turkey. I take morphine sulfate ativan and xanaflex along with other meds for other problems...
- Cymbalta 10th January 2008
... happening to you. My pm has me on morphine sulfate, ativan and zanaflex which I guess is pretty hardcore but ... it does help most of the time. I think the ativan helps the most. It is an anti anxiety drug but it ... addictive but then again so can pain pills. I have been on ativan for at least two years and only take it exactly as...
- New to message board 24th October 2007
... s usually when the meds take effect. I also take Ativan . I hope you can get some relief....
- what kind of pain is this? 29th August 2007
... ritalin for extreme fatigue, on count of the fibro,and ativan at night, i couldnt sleep without it.still i feel...
- Anxiety after surgery 5th August 2007
... fusion when my doctor came in to check on me he ordered ativan for me and I tell you what I could actually relax ... 4th operation a fusion on my neck I requested the ativan and to my surprise i did so well with the pain. I...
- Seeking Ideas on Burning Sensation; Chest/Upper Back Area 29th July 2007
... always stop taking them when you feel better. I took Ativan for awhile years ago, and got off them ok.
Thinking...
- Does Mri Confirm Severe Pain? 18th July 2007
... satisfied with 8/day of vicodin 10/350 and 2/day of 1mg ativan . I think you need to have some resolution to your...
... pain. They even tried to cut me off the Norco and Ativan . W/C sent me to this pain management clinic for 2...
- Does the pain ever end??? 5th July 2007
... reaction to Oxycotin and Methodone. I get Vicodin and Ativan . Then you read these magazine articles where very...
- Nsaids 24th June 2007
... hospital ER for pain and they gave me Prednisone, Ativan , and Toradol. That dropped my pain level to about ... they gave me a prescription for the Prednisone and Ativan . No doctor will prescribe the Toradol because of...
- Please Read, Actual sucess with Klonopin for nerve pain and relief! (Long Post Sorry) 14th June 2007
... to small for nerve pain, and he said since I was on Ativan for Panic and Anxiety Disorder this would be better ... another Hereditary ditty) and they gave me Demerol, Ativan and Zofran and I am on Lasix and a Beta Blocker (clearly...
... nerve pain. They stopped the Valium and put me back on Ativan 1mg 2x daily with was like taking water after the ... that they nerve pain and numbness was awful and the Ativan was no longer even contolling the anxiety and panic ... of Benzodiazapines it was much stronger then Xanax, Ativan and Valium and had the ability to address nerve pain ... some of you already on Benzo's EG: Valium, Xanax, Ativan etc will ask your PCP or pain Doc about Klonopin as...
- Scar Tissue after Hemi-Laminectomy 27th May 2007
... depressants on the 7th I have never taken one..Only Ativan for my Panic Attacks and Anxiety Disorder...I really...
- Hi Everyone,Update after MRI for post surgery pain on KOC66 22nd May 2007
... thought), they gave me 2 Iv inj of Demerol, Zofran, Ativan and Vistaril and told me they called my surgeon and...
