- anti-anxiety meds help innerear dizzyness? 19th July 2006
... psychiatrist and get on an anti-anxiety med, most likely ativan . by taking the anti-anxiety med, will that help to...
- recently diagnosed with inner ear sickness and NEED HELP!! 26th June 2006
... i hear that prescriptions like xanax, ativan , and klonopin can help the inner ear disorder. since ... have anxiety/panic disorder anyway maybe getting on ativan would kill two birds with one stone....
- terrified to fly 2nd June 2006
... portunities to fly for free! Maybe taking my Antivert and Ativan would eliminate any potential problems. Happy to...
... portunities to fly for free! Maybe taking my Antivert and Ativan would eliminate any potential problems. Happy to...
- Had Ear tubes put in yesterday 27th April 2006
... depression. When I was bad, the only thing that helped was Ativan . Based on extensive research, it appears that Valium ... , Ativan , Xanax, and Klonopin almost universally help with...
... sleep deeply, and break that vicious cycle - 1mg Ativan . I know Valium and Xanax work as well. I know these ... Clearly, they are not for everyone. But for me, Ativan works. And the fact remains, when things get really...
- Questions for hbep 18th April 2006
... fullness and anxiety.
As far as drugs, I take Ativan on occassion (when things get really bad), which seems...
- Mav ? 13th April 2006
... dealing with this for the past two years, as well as Ativan right now to help with some sleep issues. I have...
- klonopin and recovery 28th February 2006
... lorazepam (I am not a fan of lorazepam - also known as Ativan - because it can produce rebound anxiety).
Another...
- Vestibular Neuritis - new study 26th February 2006
... too rough but no more than 2-3 times per week max. Ativan is out for me as it produced rebound anxiety. Sorry...
- medications for dizziness 5th February 2006
... take Antivert (meclizine) as needed and was given Ativan (lorazepam) which I feel works great for me. I had...
- Question for Subs (and others) re: "falling" 2nd February 2006
... breathing and CBT to deal with the sleep stuff. I tried ativan for two nights with results that I didn't like where...
- Panic attacks strike hard. 1st February 2006
... doctor has recommended that I just get up, take an Ativan - forget the CBT for now at that time of the night ... - and go right back to bed and let the Ativan work to get more sleep - and I can see the reasoning...
... Dreadful stuff. Sheri...maybe I should grab some Ativan too...I need to do something to stop this but afraid...
... already having made that decision... off to bed... ativan on the night table right next to my glass of water ... out of bed... actually, don't even need the water as ativan is taken sublingually... even better... and sweet...
... potential withdrawal later. Actually realised I do have Ativan in the house. I might give it a go tonight this one...
... still no relief. As a last resort I tried the 1 mg of Ativan . It worked by easing the feeling of the foot on my ... how? Just wait it out I guess. I can't keep taking Ativan that's for sure.
This thing is really something...
... a few hours later with the heart pounding, took my Ativan and went back to sleep fairly quickly, but I awoke ... later - same feelings - and didn't want to take more Ativan , so the cycle remained the same - woke ~4 times in...
... it feels like it could be happening because of the Ativan . Not sure. The half life of Ativan is 16 hours and ... tonight I'll take some valium and try not to rely on Ativan . I can easily see how dependency can occur on these...
... know for sure - but I don't think it's the case with Ativan , because I still have the same prescription that I ... more than usual - and I can only think it's from the Ativan - and it was an awful feeling - I think I really scared ... sense and very agitated - so I think I'll consider the Ativan experiment a done deal - and go back to the CBT -...
... and I wonder if it could be some rebound from the Ativan I took twice in a row (but not last night). Today ... Do you guys think it's some rebound reaction to the Ativan ? I have read that it is a seriously addictive benzo ... ever.
Sheri, I cannot help but wonder if it's the Ativan that is knocking you around more than you realise ... problems.
I think I'll be staying well away from Ativan too from now on until things stabilise. This is crazy...
- Someone please remind me 16th January 2006
... is a bit better. I just wish I knew if it was the Ativan taper or decomp. Also, here in Florida, we are experiencin...
- does anyone know how this thing leaves? 12th January 2006
... anxiety with the VN and eventually started taking Ativan 1mg per day. It was a Godsend and helped tremendously ...
I have made such steady progress getting off the Ativan I don't want to increase the dose at this time but...
... either Valium which has a longer half life or taking my Ativan 3-4 times daily and taper from each dose. This method ... head is the best I can relate to at this time! :) Ativan can cause loss of memory, foggy brain and depression...
... Gloria,
Regarding my eye symptoms, Benzo ( Ativan ), etc. My eyes feel the same as yours. Crossed and ... started to taper.
I was prescribed 1mg of Ativan for the dizziness/anxiety. It literally gave me back ... All my Dr's (3) sugeested I consider staying on Ativan the rest of my life! I am 63 so maybe my age had ... something to do with their thoughts on this. I think the Ativan was beginning to cause depression and apathy in me ... body and helps eliminate most the ugly side effects. Ativan only has a half life of about 8-10 hrs so I started ... I might note that .5mg of Klonapin is equal to 1mg Ativan or 10mg of Valium. Please talk with your Dr. and ... going to try and see if the dizzies now are caused by Ativan withdrawal or if I am still experiencing a vestibular...
- Different symptoms - anxiety or BPPV? 2nd January 2006
... like breathing exercises, CBT, and if all else fails, Ativan ! However, it's happening more and more at night ...
- Compensation - good and bad 20th December 2005
... Luckily for her it doesn't last. She treats it with Ativan oddly enough. Plane trips give nasty anxiety...probably...
- Abnormal ENG 2nd August 2005
... that this will never leave, but it has to! I take Ativan for anxiety because I don't think I would be able...
... my son.
Did you have any side effects fromt he Ativan ? I'm so afraid to take something for fear of reaction...
... stuff too.
I don't have any side effects from the ativan and it seems to help somewhat but I don't blame you...
- Psychological aspects of vestibular disease 24th July 2005
... which in turn has created severe anxiety. I am taking Ativan for that but I just can get rid of the feeling that...
- Confused 13th July 2005
... handling this very well emotionally either. I am taking Ativan for anxiety and it helps a little bit. I never had...
- Does This Sound Like Labs? 23rd June 2005
... quick reply. I am taking nortriptaline(sp??) and ativan . I have not tried VRT because my insurance will not...
- new here, please take a look =) 25th May 2005
... they seemed to make me more dizzy so now I am taking ativan . It helps a little bit but I still get freaked out...
- Scott! 30th March 2005
... .Interesting....
Scott, just an update on my Ativan taper. I hit a "wall" after reducing 14%.....My eye...
... in my blood work. She believes this will make the Ativan taper easier and will result in less side effects...
- new to board 29th March 2005
... that I had vertigo and an anxiety attack and gave me Ativan . Just kind of dismissed me! I have read so many posts...
- The anxiety returns 16th March 2005
... with the anxiety. As you know, I am tapering off my Ativan . I understand that whenever you withdraw from either...
... cracked last night and grabbed a single small dose of Ativan to kill the angst. First time I've tried the stuff ... under control.
Linda - just wondering how much Ativan you were/have been on? Really hope you get free of...
... Scott,
To answer your questions regarding the Ativan I have been taking. First let me tell you that it ... attacks. I am by nature a worrisome anxious person and Ativan gave me back my life after I was DX'd with VN. I take ... if the "feel good" is due to compensation or if the Ativan is covering up my residual dizziness. I was told ... that Ativan is a vestibular suppressant by one Dr. Maybe you ... sift through it and weigh the facts.
How much Ativan did you take? First time taking it would probably...
... there either.
Linda - thanks for filling me in on Ativan . I have to say that after taking just 1 mg 2 nights ... with this stuff...no question there. Didn't realise Ativan was so potent either. No wonder I couldn't hold my ... this stuff out of your system regardless. Looks like Ativan gave you the break you needed to get the dizziness ... control. Actually, keep us filled in as you come off the Ativan . It will be very interesting to see if the dizziness...
... feelings all go away shortly after taking my dose of Ativan . It lifts my spirits , energizes me and the dizziness ... So happy to hear you are feeling great now. Maybe Ativan , for you, is like a rechargable battery.....(LOL)...
... granules but maybe not. I imagine the come down from the Ativan would be very different to Cipramil. Could you swap ... the Ativan for valium and reduce that instead? Might be an easier...
... this on my own, I don't want my Dr. to pull my Rx for Ativan should I decide to stay on it....(Sounding a bit like...
... doephedrine) would also trigger her anxiety. She also takes Ativan and I believe that it works by relaxing or suppressing ... adrenal activity.
...a side note on the Ativan . 1mg is pretty high for a single dose. My wife takes...
... I may have found a "twin". As I taper down on my Ativan I am beginning to have feelings as though I am reacting ... or a plain old adrenaline rush from something. The Ativan takes these feelings away in short order. Sometimes ... adrenal response?
How long has your wife been on Ativan and has she ever felt the need to increase her daily...
... I may have found a "twin". As I taper down on my Ativan I am beginning to have feelings as though I am reacting ... or a plain old adrenaline rush from something. The Ativan takes these feelings away in short order. Sometimes ... adrenal response?
How long has your wife been on Ativan and has she ever felt the need to increase her daily ... second year and she got up to about 3mg per day of the Ativan . Once she stabalized and her doctor was satisfied ... an SSRI (lexapro) and started backing her off the Ativan . I think she's down to 2 mgs per day right now. She ... convince her that with the SSRI, she only has to take the Ativan on an as needed basis. So I'm not sure what dosage...
... Well tonight I was jack of it all and had a half Ativan to calm down yet again. I've definitely had a gut...
... inpact of the stresses I am experiencing (VN, anxiety, Ativan withdrawal, hubby, etc.) She also feels that chemical...
- This Is Driving Me Crazy! Need Help!! 6th March 2005
... coping with it all. I have been taking a low dose of Ativan to sleep at night for the last eight weeks and want ... that are non-addictive that I can substitute for the Ativan ? I really need something else....
... that are non-addictive that I can substitute for the Ativan ? I really need something else.Hi Leogirl,
Your...
- Ativan for Labrynthitis or VN? 23rd February 2005
... I've never heard of Ativan for vestibular suppression. It's a strong anti-anxiety ... symptoms but I don't think it's physically addictive like Ativan . That is to say, the Lexapro withdrawal is annoying ... want the drug to get rid of the annoying stuff. With Ativan or Valium you NEED the drug and the feeling that it...
... Hi Stitcher,
Here's the story on Ativan :
Uses/Indications: Anxiety disorders or short-term ... amnesia; dependence, tolerance.
Pharmacokinetics. Ativan is readily absorbed when given orally. Peak concentrations ... two hours following administration. The half-life of Ativan in human plasma is approximately 12 to 16 hours. At ... clinically relevant concentrations, Ativan is approximately 90% bound to plasma proteins.
...
... occasional MAV symptoms but maybe that too, is the Ativan . I am determined to get off of it and keep it just ... for emergencies. I know my 1 mg Ativan equals 10mg of Valium, much more than I think I would...
... Maybe you are OK as the doc says but then if the ativan is similar to 10 mg of valium then perhaps not. The ... just 2 mg. Maybe you can substitute valium for the ativan ? Might be easier as the half-life is much longer and...
... have a very difficult relationship with hubby and the Ativan helped so much with that anxiety and the dizziness ... be it.....BUT.... I am going to withdraw from the Ativan and see what vestibular symptoms I am left with.....
- recovery update 20th January 2005
... hope to be off all of it soon....Also taking .5mg Ativan twice daily on a regular basis and haven't had an...
- Hi, All! Lots to tell and I am better! 15th January 2005
... year mark in April. Currently on Vit B 2 600mg and Ativan .5mg twice daily.
A few questions for all of you ... settles down to a tolerable level when I take the Ativan . My question is: - are the ear feelings and electricity...
- Light-headed from The Incredibles! 5th January 2005
... say that might be a distinct possibility. While the ativan "cured" my wifes dizziness, maybe her anxiety and...
- C/L When You Go 20th December 2004
... just wish I felt comfortable takings AD's. For me Ativan works great, when needed.
I am so happy for...
- Worried 7th December 2004
... still anxiety related. I have a prescription for Ativan to take occationally when needed which I don,t take...
- Flying... 6th December 2004
... Typical medications used are "Antivert (meclizine)", " Ativan (lorazepam) ", "Phenergan", "Compazine", and "Valium...
- Almost completely free! 19th November 2004
... the side effects I was reading about. I still take Ativan when needed for the anxiety, though.
Right now I...
- Feeling Blue 31st October 2004
... Jan, I feel like I am nuts. The doctor gave me 20 Ativan pills and told me to try and adjust maybe my work ... I could just sit and cry before every shift. The Ativan calms me down, I used 1 pill the other day when I...
... difficulties of coping. Talk to the Dr about getting more Ativan if you need it.
It is hard to function normally...
- What helps? 30th October 2004
... Thank You Dizzyone, Let me know how it goes with the Ativan , I have some Xanax but have not taken yet, nervous...
- Two beers and not so great 30th October 2004
... vodka about 10 minutes after I had taken 0.5mg of Ativan and BOY was I woozy! One measley sip!!
I'm sorry...
- anxiety 20th October 2004
... so that just makes the panic attack worse. I have Ativan to take when it get's bad but it's hard for me to...
... so that just makes the panic attack worse. I have Ativan to take when it get's bad but it's hard for me to...
... Compazine when I start to feel the least bit queezy. Ativan has been a life saveer for me. Takes about 45 minutes...
... getting nauseous!! Also, you mentioned that you take Ativan 1mg at night. Do you take it regularly every night ... you have about your experience with the lex or the ativan would be so helpful. Thanks!!!...
- Third time lucky! 13th October 2004
... effects? Are you tapering the dose? I think taking the Ativan (lorazepam) when needed works best for me.
My...
... esidential Debate last night I got some whirlies but taking Ativan stopped them in 1/2 hr. Guess that doesn't say much...
- unbalance 6th October 2004
... depression and anxiety causes dizziness, etc. I am on Ativan and take it when I feel particularly "unbalanced"...
- Information on thypanogram 30th September 2004
... ears. What will this test tell them?
Can I take my Ativan and Antivert prior to test to ward of the dizzies ... the depression and give me a change to heal some..... Ativan works beautifully but I am afraid of getting addicted...
... ears. What will this test tell them?
Can I take my Ativan and Antivert prior to test to ward of the dizzies ... the depression and give me a change to heal some..... Ativan works beautifully but I am afraid of getting addicted...
- Fistula Repair Surgery - Anyone had it? 26th September 2004
... with vertigo or dizziness, probably due to being on Ativan in the first place.
Does this sound like a fistula...
- Hi Subs 17th September 2004
... help the process?
I am still taking Antivert and Ativan when needed. I know these medications can prolong...
- This is ridiculous! 15th September 2004
... no hearing loss.
I take Antivert (meclizine) and Ativan (lorezapam) which makes me sleepy but seems to stop...
- VRT Excercises and such 15th September 2004
... me 27/7 these days. I am still taking Antivert and Ativan when I feel really bad and also take it whenever I...
- Caffeine, anxiety, depression......Help!!!! 1st September 2004
... I am now experiencing panic attacks. When I take Ativan and Antivert I am back to normal within 40 minutes...
- A bit teary this afternoon 18th August 2004
... B-2 now for a week. Feel worse at night. Taking Ativan and Antivert when needed and also having a LOT of...
- Flying 18th August 2004
... plane in May and I was worried like you. I did take an Ativan which you can't do, but it worked wonders. The only...
- Vestibular (inner ear) problems while flying 12th August 2004
... Bonnine over the counter) Generic name is Meclizine.
Ativan (Lorezapam) 1 mg l hr prior to takeoff. Ativan is...
- Question for Utah 10th August 2004
... whenever I go out so I am medicating with Antivert and Ativan prior to any event that will bring on more symptoms ... will be putting a collar on me!!!! So, I'll take my Ativan first. I hate feeling so out of it for several hours...
- Eng? 2nd August 2004
... walking afterward. They let me take my Antivert and Ativan right after the test and that kicked in by the time...
- Is one year too late to start steroids? 25th July 2004
... going through vestibular rehab. I take Antivert and Ativan when it is really bad. Funny, I got this in April...
- again...2 years later 21st July 2004
... Then the anxiety makes me more dizzy! Antivert and Ativan help a lot. Dr. thinks my thyroid medication is too...
- Emsy, question about rocking 5th July 2004
... people can prevent MDD by taking Valium, Klonapin, or Ativan prior to getting on the boat or airplane. Again, this...
- Who's Who on here? :) 19th April 2004
... months but currently dealing with withdrawal from Ativan . It's a great drug for the anxiety and panic I was ... fuzzy vision and head squeezing symptoms are from the Ativan and not the VN/MAV Time will tell.
This board...
- dizzy/unstable feeling- please help 11th December 2003
... anxiety for a few years now (Im 21 yrs old ) and Im on ativan currently for anxiety. During my "attacks" alot of...
- Subs, Anybody, Help! 28th November 2003
... physical symptoms. Medications such as valium and ativan will help to alleviate the symptoms and to help quiet...
... s a cycle..hard to interrupt. I used to take the Ativan for times I knew I wouldn't want anxiety to interfere ... usually leads to not falling asleep. I used to take the Ativan for that. It worked well, but I haven't used it since...
- Anyone have anxiety disorder made worse by ear disorder? 8th November 2003
... panic attacks and was on alot of antidepressents, ativan , valium and other drugs. When I finally took myself...
- Foggy head with ear disorder 4th February 2003
... meanwhilr my anxiety is through the roof, now on Ativan to help contol it, and now stomach problems maybe...
