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  1. new here 9th January 2008
    ... the welcome The meds i am on are lamictal,prozac, ativan , and zyprexa. I called my pdoc this morning and he...

  2. Odd sleeping hours 26th November 2007
    ... someone else has had this problem. I already take Ativan for sleep, but the first piece of sleep happens without ... the Ativan . I lie down, intending to take a short rest before...

  3. Med Question 9th November 2007
    ... Candy, Lamictal is also my favorite. I also like Ativan for anxiety. It works is like 45 minutes and just...

  4. Help... new to this.. do blood tests affect mood? 8th November 2007
    ... weaning off Celexa put on Clonazapam and taken off Ativan . Soon after starting the Lithium and Clonazapam ...

  5. What Meds Are You On? 7th November 2007
    ... I take: 0.5mg. Ativan AM 50mg. Seroquel AM 200mg. Lamictal AM 50mg ... . Seroquel Mid-day 0.5mg. Ativan PRN Mid-day 200mg. Lamictal PM 500mg. Seroquel...

  6. Finally (hopefully) Stable! 30th October 2007
    ... (200mg. at night, 200mg. in the morning). 0.5mg. Ativan in the morning. 0.5mg. Ativan in the afternoon PRN...
    ... necessary Anxiety meds (3mg. of Klonopin and 1.5mg. of Ativan ) and it's not helping. Mom keeps telling me I have...

  7. New Increase in Lamictal today - ? 27th October 2007
    ... today, so you have company. Sleep med: I have used Ativan for years, and it still works. I take 1 milligram...

  8. How Many Use Long-Term Sleep Meds or Tranquilizers? 21st October 2007
    ... Hi, I have been taking Lorazepam ( Ativan ) for years for sleep. I can't sleep without it, and...

  9. ohh..boy, finally diagnosed at 51. 17th October 2007
    ... meds). I also take Wellbutrin, Luvox, some Xanax, Ativan for sleep. A lot, I know, but I can function this...

  10. Sinking... 14th October 2007
    ... 400mg.), Seroquel (250mg. to increase to 300mg. soon), Ativan (.5-1mg PRN), Klonopin (1mg)...no antidepressants...

  11. Question about taking 2 meds 13th October 2007
    ... on four meds (Lamictal [400mg], Seroquel [250mg], Ativan [1mg.], and Klonopin [1mg]). It depends what your ... psychiatrist) said...I take 200mg. of Lamictal and .5mg. of Ativan first thing in the morning, then another .5mg. of ... Ativan in the afternoon if I need it, then 250mg. of Seroquel...
    ... on four meds (Lamictal [400mg], Seroquel [250mg], Ativan [1mg.], and Klonopin [1mg]). It depends what your ... psychiatrist) said...I take 200mg. of Lamictal and .5mg. of Ativan first thing in the morning, then another .5mg. of ... Ativan in the afternoon if I need it, then 250mg. of Seroquel...

  12. New member - daughter just diagnosed 7th October 2007
    ... currently 200mg.) and two anxiety meds (Klonopin and Ativan ). I'm not stable, but I'm getting closer. ~...

  13. Having a rough time 1st October 2007
    ... concern, it warms my heart. I am on Limictal, abilify, ativan , lexapro, and lunesta (prn.) I told my pdoc about ... the stress and he put me on the ativan and lexapro (previously I was just on the Limictal...
    ... 200 Limictal, 20 abilify, 15 lexapro, 3 lunesta, and ativan I dunno, but I take 1-3 pills everyday, depending...

  14. Scared...Feel like I'm losing my mind 29th September 2007
    ... attacks are off the charts. My dr ended up prescribing ativan b/c I just can't function right now. I'm even going...
    ... a diagnosis of bipolar. Right now, I'm taking ativan like candy b/c I'm so wired I can't calm down. If...
    ... the worse it gets. My regular dr prescribed me ativan b/c I am having severe panic attacks. I've been going ... need it to stop. I don't want to keep taking the ativan b/c I don't want to become addicted. I'll let you...
    ... control, we'll switch to the lamitcal. I'm also taking ativan right now when my panic gets out of control. I...
    ... will kick in soon. I'm sick of having to rely on ativan to keep me from losing it....

  15. can someone tell me the signs of bipolar my 15 yr old may have it . 29th September 2007
    ... Seroquel as well as two anxiety meds (Klonopin and Ativan )....Lamictal has helped quite a bit and I've been...

  16. Looking at a few hard weeks 28th September 2007
    ... perfect combo. My perfect combo is Limictal, Lexapro, Ativan , and Abilify. :) Best wishes Steamroll:) p...

  17. A major crash 22nd September 2007
    ... now. Has Drew ever had any anti-anxiety meds? Ativan used to work well for Zac, but we stopped it because...

  18. If You Got Acne From Lamictal, Please Post 21st September 2007
    ... now) in addition to two anxiety meds (Klonopin and Ativan ) and an attempt at a sleep aid (*****n CR), but that...

  19. School, AHHHH!!! 20th September 2007
    ... my pdoc the next day and he put me on lexapro and Ativan as well as my abilify and limictal and lunesta for...
    ... Steamroll, I'm sorry things are so rough for you. :( Ativan is seriously my saving grace during the schoolday...

  20. Med Question? 18th September 2007
    ... Lamictal, 150mg. Seroquel, 1mg. Klonopin, and 1-2mg. Ativan PRN. I generally take the Ativan twice per day, adding...

  21. Is it Possible to Only Take Meds... 18th September 2007
    ... The only as-needed medication I'm on currently is Ativan for anxiety. I would advise taking any medications...

  22. Are There Any Mood Stabilizers That Aren't Horrible??? 18th September 2007
    ... Seroquel, 1mg. of Klonopin at night, and 1-2mg. of Ativan during the day, the latter two for anxiety. Hope...

  23. Anyone living with BP w/o meds? 12th September 2007
    ... stabilisers (Seroquel and Lamictal) and two anxiety meds ( Ativan during the day, Klonopin at night) so I'm not complaining...

  24. Tsohl....Sending You ((((HUGS)))) 8th September 2007
    ... take a turn towards the worse...I hadn't taken my PRN Ativan because I wasn't stressed that afternoon, but now...

  25. Best Wishes to Paige at the start of Senior Year 3rd September 2007
    ... where I saw all of my friends, so I went and got my Ativan after lunch. All of my classes seem enjoyable enough...
    ... NO Spanish yet. *Rolls eyes* But I had taken my Ativan by then so it didn't stress me too much....And Psychology...
    ... process forgetting my morning meds (Lamictal 200mg. and Ativan 1mg.)... I got my English done, but ended up doing...
    ... everything else seemed to be surrounded with hugs... Ativan was my saviour - I didn't OD, I just took the max ... is tonight in a little bit so as long as I take my Ativan tonight, I'll be good and get some good information...
    ... mell and loud that, having not taken my afternoon Ativan , had me totally stressing out....I really need to...
    ... 200mg. PM Seroquel: 200mg. PM Klonopin: 1mg. PM Ativan : 0.5mg. AM Ativan: 0.5mg. PRN afternoon...but I usually...
    ... quite a bit organised in there. I went to get my Ativan after gov't. because stress was mounting and I was...
    ... weeks of stability. I am getting so that I take the Ativan once every couple days instead of the twice a day...
    ... still fighting with mine, but I haven't been taking my Ativan as frequently either...not sure how much of that is...

  26. Vacation? Instability... 27th August 2007
    ... have to go back to just Lamictal and anxiety meds ( Ativan during the day, Klonopin at night) and I know I need...

  27. just a question 21st August 2007
    ... It's what they call a benzo. Similar to ativan , xanax. I take 1mg when I'm anxious. It helps me...

  28. ????? 21st August 2007
    ... lamictal 400 mg,prozac 40 mg,invega 12 mg and 1 mg ativan as needed plus the medications i take for my asthma...

  29. I gotta question.... 19th August 2007
    ... 2000 a day, effexor i think it was like 225 a day, ativan 3 times a day. Now im on depakote 1000, effexor...

  30. School's starting all too soon... 15th August 2007
    ... guess. The only good thing is that she put me back on Ativan , which works during the day better than Klonopin does...

  31. Update 10th August 2007
    ... don't mind...Before the hospital, I was on Abilify, Ativan , Klonopin, Lamictal, and something else that I can...

  32. Son may be committed again - need medicine advice 8th August 2007
    ... Pdoc gave him xanax .25, tramodol shot for pain and ativan shot to calm him down but nothing is knocking him...
    ... his anxiety will start easing up..believe me xanax, ativan , klonopin, valium all those benzos are easily addictive...

  33. Its me again! Sorry! 9th July 2007
    ... can take specifically one for anxiety. Do you take Ativan ??? Forgive me for forgetting but you are obviously...

  34. Sleeping Problems? 6th July 2007
    ... I take Lamictal, Luvox, some Xanax in daytime, and Ativan for sleep. I can't sleep without the Ativan, thank...

  35. Bipolar & I just got promoted 19th June 2007
    ... am currently taking Lamictal 200mg, Zoloft 100mg & Ativan as needed. I've had the same job for 11 years. I'm...

  36. Lamictal questions... 18th June 2007
    ... its own, but then I had anxiety problems so went on Ativan during the day and Klonopin at night...then switched...

  37. Should I or Should I Not? 15th June 2007
    ... shaking, and clenching teeth ALL day. I have PRN Ativan , I'm debating taking one, even though the reason I...
    ... yesterday. I also take lamictal and wellbutrin. The ativan is as need no more than 3 times/day....
    ... effects of the SSRI.. I went through these. The Ativan might help a whole lot, don't be afraid to try it...
    ... zoloft can do that in the beginning..im sure an ativan will help....
    ... Thank you seaturtle, I actually did take tha ativan , and I still woke up about every hour. I was still...

  38. Anyone out there finally diagnosed with BP II? 8th June 2007
    ... Seroquel (400mg.). In the past, I've been on Abilify, Ativan , Geodon, Gabitril, Ambien for sleep (made me manic ... Lamictal, 15mg. of Abilify, 1mg. of Klonopin, and 1mg. of Ativan , but it all went to pieces during the school year...
    ... Seroquel (400mg.). In the past, I've been on Abilify, Ativan , Geodon, Gabitril, Ambien for sleep (made me manic ... Lamictal, 15mg. of Abilify, 1mg. of Klonopin, and 1mg. of Ativan , but it all went to pieces during the school year...

  39. Anyone experienced stuttering while on Lamictal or Lexapro? 7th June 2007
    ... I can remember being free of this is when I was on Ativan . However, a slight dose increase caused my mania to...

  40. Lexapro...Is it worth the sexual side effect? 7th June 2007
    ... I did back then. I CAN NOT sit still. I have PRN Ativan that I actually thought about taking!! Did this happen...
    ... I did back then. I CAN NOT sit still. I have PRN Ativan that I actually thought about taking!! Did this happen...

  41. Recently Diagnosed Bipolar ll - Taking Lamictal 4th June 2007
    ... currently on two antidepressants and also take 2mgs of Ativan . Please let me know your experiences on Lamictal...
    ... I am taking Cymbalta and Paxeva. I am also on Ativan ....
    ... 3024005]I am taking Cymbalta and Paxeva. I am also on Ativan ....

  42. Drinking and bi-polar meds 30th May 2007
    ... Sertraline (Zoloft) 25mg, and 1-2mg of lorazepam ( Ativan ) for basically anxiety, depression, BPD, and Bipolar ... t helping manners either. Sometimes I'll take an Ativan or 2, but I can't right now because I have job responsibili...
    ... Sertraline (Zoloft) 25mg, and 1-2mg of lorazepam ( Ativan ) for basically anxiety, depression, BPD, and Bipolar ... t helping manners either. Sometimes I'll take an Ativan or 2, but I can't right now because I have job responsibili...

  43. Why is Sleeping so Difficult? 22nd May 2007
    ... ombination of Ambien, Seroquel, Chloral Hydrate, Valium, or Ativan ...but I feel like I shouldn't have to take so much...

  44. still having some prob's with son 14th May 2007
    ... already on the Lamictal and Klonopin and, at the time, Ativan . He ended up taking me off the Ativan and the Abilify...

  45. What Changes after being diagnosed? 13th May 2007
    ... even more manic :S), Gabitril, Geodon, Abilify, and Ativan , all in a two-and-a-half year timespan. It took my...

  46. Help I'm so hurt! 11th May 2007
    ... The next day she calls--they knocked her out on Ativan . Her brother got her transferred to the hospital ... Depacote, Seroquel, Wellbutrin..and random things like Ativan and Benadryl. I've got no clue why. She's unhappy...

  47. Bipolar and can't stay in high school 11th May 2007
    ... for sleep, but that made me manic. :S Then I tried Ativan for anxiety and Abilify for a mood stabiliser that ... when I was put on the Seroquel and taken off of both Ativan (for anxiety) and Abilify since I was already on a ... med at the time that I used at night (I used to use Ativan in the morning and Klonopin, the second anxiety med...

  48. Prozac & Depakote ER for Bipolar? BPD? Quitting Effexor XR. 9th May 2007
    ... Zoloft/day, 300mg Seroquel (at bedtime), and 1mg x? Ativan as needed. I was initially on just the Zoloft at...

  49. new on Seroquel-Blocks your dopamine? Cocaine? 9th May 2007
    ... now 300mg Seroquel at bedtime; oh, and I also take Ativan (1mg x?) for performance anxiety (I play the trumpet...

  50. new here 5th May 2007
    ... that's good for the depressive side. I used to be on Ativan for anxiety, but my pdoc switched me to Klonopin....

  51. HELP! Effexor XR Once a Day Isn't Enough. Twice a Day Seems Better. 2nd May 2007
    ... nights sleep. I took the Effexor in the morning and Ativan at night to help me relax so I could sleep....

  52. look ma! no meds. 20th March 2007
    ... klonopin or xanax. I am now on zoloft, klonopin and ativan . I am hoping to get in and see a pdoc soon.... ...
    ... Hey Vic...I am on ativan to help me sleep, but I only sleep in intervals of...

  53. 22-year-ols Bipolar I male 17th March 2007
    ... luvox, 600mg lithium, 50mg lamictal, and klonopin or ativan as needed for anxiety. my ocd is under control. mainly...

  54. 14 yr old son diagnosed with BP, ADHD, OCD... what now? 12th March 2007
    ... that as well - I'm on two different anxiety meds ( Ativan during the day, Klonopin at night). I hope for the...

  55. I need to vent 7th March 2007
    ... life. They're the reason why I started od'ing on Ativan . Unfortunately, it wasn't enough and I'm still...

  56. Meds???? I'm scared 7th March 2007
    ... Anxiety meds that have helped me are Ativan (which I take during the day) and Klonapin [Clonazapem...

  57. What is this 4th March 2007
    ... mind is fully alert and busy, busy.:) I am taking Ativan and Klonopin to sleep. But as you can see, I am awake...
    ... mind is fully alert and busy, busy.:) I am taking Ativan and Klonopin to sleep. But as you can see, I am awake...

  58. Does Manic episodes have to be treated 28th February 2007
    ... just be treated with an anti-depressant and maybe the ativan I was just put on? I don't know....:) . I am new to...
    ... serious manic episode. You said you are also taking ativan - I am not sure what this is as I haven't heard of...
    ... serious manic episode. You said you are also taking ativan - I am not sure what this is as I haven't heard of...
    ... that everything goes wrong, doesn't it? What is the ativan for that you are taking? It doesn't sound familiar...

  59. Lamictal and Mania 26th February 2007
    ... am also on 10mg of Abilify and 20mg of Lexapro and Ativan as needed at night for sleep. I am praying I see...
    ... Newbeauty, Does Ativan help you sleep? I have tried Klonopin (2 pills) and...

  60. Lamictal and lack of motivation 26th February 2007
    ... did a bit of self-medicating by doubling my dose of Ativan , just to see what would happen. I knew it wouldn't...

  61. Hi..New Here and Need Help 23rd February 2007
    ... Lamictal (mood stabiliser), Abilify (anti-psychotic), Ativan (anti-anxiety during the day), Klonapin (anti-anxiety...
    ... got off zoloft and he wrote me a prescription for ativan till he could get me set up with the other doc. I...
    ... thank you for your reply. Right now I am just on Ativan and Klonopin. I stopped the zoloft cold right after...

  62. Will I ever lead a successful life?? 21st February 2007
    ... taking 50 mg of Lamictal, 20 mg of Lexapro, and 1 mg of Ativan 4x per day. Despite what was possibly the lowest...

  63. normal teenager? 19th February 2007
    ... Abilify [anti-psychotic], Klonapin [anti-anxiety], Ativan [anti-anxiety], and Trazodone [anti-depressant for...

  64. off meds 17th February 2007
    ... occassions. He was put on lymatical, zyprexa, respriril, ativan and others I can't remember. He didn't appear to...

  65. Bi-Polar teen advice 8th February 2007
    ... Lamictal (mood stabiliser, mostly for depression), Ativan (anxiety), and Klonapin (anxiety), as well as Trazedone...
    ... I take one Ativan first thing in the morning before school - 0.5 mg ... also helps me sleep - also 0.5 mg. I'd say the Ativan 's more affective than the Klonapin, but the Klonapin...

  66. my husband is bi-polar 2nd February 2007
    ... suffered from his mother I had to give him 2mg of ativan to calm him down.. It breaks my heart to hear the...

  67. Cycling and the down hill spiral 24th January 2007
    ... is literally killing me inside. I've taken the Ativan , as required. It has not even made a dent. I am going...

  68. Need feedback -about wifes meds 9th January 2007
    ... them the way the pdoc told her to. She is on lithium, ativan , trazadone, and was taking soma for a back ache. These ... and 3 in the past 5 and they have all had her on a ativan or valium. 4 I am getting very mixed messages...

  69. newbie 22nd December 2006
    ... I also have severe anxiety/panic disorders (I take Ativan when needed), asthma (which I take an inhaler for...

  70. Our Bipolar Kids ~ Finding The Light At The End Of The Tunnel 21st December 2006
    ... detoxing and he is not. hes on seroquel,prozac and ativan . he sees his pdoc monday thru friday. im pretty upset...

  71. Bipolar and Seventeen, in need of advice 9th December 2006
    ... for anxiety at night, Abilify for a stabiliser, and Ativan for anxiety during the day. Since I started the Ativan...
    ... are in a better place, Paige. I'm glad to hear the Ativan is helping. Keep us posted and let us know how...
    ... I thought it'd be a good day so I didn't take my Ativan ...hindsight tells me I should have. Mom's therapist...
    ... sleep (100 mg), Abilify for a stabiliser (15 mg), Ativan during the day for anxiety (.5 mg as needed every...
    ... the SAT went fine. I doubled up on my anxiety med ( Ativan ) with permission from pdoc because I expected extra...
    ... time) up'ed my Seroquel to 150mg. and changed my PRN Ativan to Klonopin three times a day, which I find easier...
    ... was ten. I was on 200mg. of Lamictal, 0.5mg. of Ativan during the day as needed, 1.0mg. of Klonopin at night...

  72. is this bipolar? 22nd November 2006
    ... epival was doing squat for me too. and im one 3mgs of ativan a day. And its a good thing I know a cognitive ... ..and the desyrel stayed the same, as well as the ativan . But what happened? upon being "insecure" as always...

  73. What a mess 19th November 2006
    ... disorder. I am on topamax , geodon, effexor, and ativan . I have good and bad day's. i have been diagnosed...

  74. Taking Serequel for Bipolar -need 2 change help me 25th October 2006
    ... whomever is there. My p-np said to stop and she gave me Ativan 1m. I now take 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in the...
    ... whomever is there. My p-np said to stop and she gave me Ativan 1m. I now take 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in the...
    ... my anixety or if I get hyper or hypomania. I have ativan and if I feel it coming I will definitely stop the...
    ... Geodon at bedtime to start out -- i still have the Ativan that i take daily---off the serequel ! i gained 5...
    ... mood stablizers for two days and I am still taking ativan . It's is okay for now but what if I get an episode...

  75. What Type Of Bp Do I Have???? 1st October 2006
    ... night for sleep and to get out of the mania, and have ativan if i need it for anxiety. since i seem to be sleeping...
    ... on 1800 mg neurontin, 5 mg zyprexa for sleep, 1 mg ativan only when i need it (re: super high anxiety and/or...
    ... depressed. i also am on the wellbutrin, neurontin and ativan for any anxiety feelings (only on an as needed basis...

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