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  1. wellbutrin or anafranil and pregnant! HELP! 10th April 2006
    ... of). The doc told me I could take small doses of ativan to get me through, although it is not totally safe...

  2. Need suggestions to overcome Intrusinve thoughts 8th April 2006
    ... in fear of everything. At first the doctor gave me ativan for my panick attacks which helped A LOT. Then she...

  3. what to take for ocd and anxiety? 2nd April 2006
    ... saviour. depending on how bad ur anxiety is sometimes ativan can help but only temp. it wont cure it longterm and...

  4. success stories on people who lowered MEDS 28th January 2006
    ... and may actually go totally off it. He has used no Ativan in months now. I think, the best way to find...

  5. benzos to help with OCD 28th January 2006
    ... Givemeadvice, My son used Ativan , Boy did it EVER help him in the cases you mentioned ... and he nearly ruined it for everyone. He took one Ativan and bingo, it was just like there was never a problem...
    ... Ativan , 0.5 mg, wasn't strong enough for me. I usually take...

  6. Intrusive Self Destructive Thoughts Concerning God Help Help 24th January 2006
    ... or he would refuse to go in. Later we used a little Ativan which turned things around dramatically. I always ... referred to them ( Ativan ) as "thought busters". He is on Anafranil and he hasn ... that matter he now takes very little of it and no Ativan at all. I know that these types of thoughts can be...

  7. success on non-SSRIS? & Fatigue... 20th January 2006
    ... wellbutrin. anyone just take anti-anxiety pills like ativan and have success with obsessive thoughts? Please if...

  8. Rate your OCD meds here: 18th January 2006
    ... can have an occassional minor one. He also has used Ativan on an "as needed" basis. Anafranil also has a small ... Lately however for several months now he has used NO Ativan . For that matter his use of Anafranil has dwindled...

  9. Obsessions About Existence 8th January 2006
    ... a real help. Anafranil (daily)along with a little Ativan (as needed), gave us all back our lives and the thoughts...

  10. Crippling fear of losing a loved one 2nd January 2006
    ... hospital,,SCARY to, but doc did perscribe LEXAPRO and ATIVAN . Not sure about taking lexapro... another one of my...

  11. Begining the Med Journey 29th July 2005
    ... in the 20-40% category. My son uses Anafranil with " Ativan " "as needed". It relieves his obsessive thoughts 100...

  12. OCD and driving? 1st July 2005
    ... being unable to advance. To top it all off, taking Ativan was like a Catch-22: if I took it, then I might not...

  13. What meds work for you. 15th April 2005
    ... Anafranil (Clomipramine) at 75-100Mg. before bed and Ativan 1 Mg. (as needed). Works super. We found out ,that...
    ... Paxil, Paxil CR, Zyprexa, Trazodone, a bit of Prozac, ativan for if i get EXTREMLY anxious, thats about it, i found...

  14. My experience with OCD 14th April 2005
    ... medications-but the only thing that seemed to help was ativan (for the anxiety.) Regardless of what i took...

  15. YEAH something works for my 10 year old 12th April 2005
    ... anyway. My opinion is that Anti-anxiety meds like Ativan or Xanax are far safer without the side affects or...
    ... there are next to nothing in side affects. We use Ativan and believe me, I could KISS this med at times. If...
    ... there are next to nothing in side affects. We use Ativan and believe me, I could KISS this med at times. If...

  16. Anyone dealing with a teen with OCD 31st March 2005
    ... Finally I discovered how to help it. I would give him an Ativan . WHAT A GODSEND! Within ten minutes he would want ... They never hurt me before, and they cannot now! The Ativan is a Godsend, bnelieve me. If you ever get it though...
    ... could have relieved him within a few hours with some Ativan . But I just wasn't sure what to do :) I found...
    ... could have relieved him within a few hours with some Ativan . But I just wasn't sure what to do :) I found...
    ... safe place" or person. In such cases you would use an Ativan or some other anxiety med if your doctor should give ... well. But talk to your doctor. Many will argue that Ativan or other Anxiety meds are addictive but it is NOT...
    ... go to Youthgroup which he loves. I would give him 1 Ativan , and he would literally want to run there, be with...
    ... safe place" or person. In such cases you would use an Ativan or some other anxiety med if your doctor should give ... well. But talk to your doctor. Many will argue that Ativan or other Anxiety meds are addictive but it is NOT...
    ... go to Youthgroup which he loves. I would give him 1 Ativan , and he would literally want to run there, be with...
    ... tell you how we administer the anti-depressant and Ativan so that you know as you may wish to try the same or ... you. With my son here he uses 2 meds Anafranil and Ativan . The Anafranil is a tricyclic anti-depressant with ... but the method would be the same. Now as to the Ativan . This is an anxiety med that we use BEFORE 5:00P.M ... 25 and it helped but soon had to raise it to 1 Mg. Ativan can sometimes need a slight increase over time as...
    ... obsessing a little so decided to give him 1 Mg. of Ativan before we left. Worked super. We made it to Church ... crossword puzzle and then I gave him 1/2 more Mg. of Ativan . Within 5 minutes he all of a sudden looks up and...
    ... concentration at times but this is only when we use Ativan for awhile, such as every day for awhile if needed ... . It seems to be a side affect of Ativan but we still would not be without it nonetheless....
    ... concentration at times but this is only when we use Ativan for awhile, such as every day for awhile if needed ... . It seems to be a side affect of Ativan but we still would not be without it nonetheless....
    ... that cannot harm him. He has lately avoided many Ativan using this skill. I am very impressed with Lucinda...
    ... anxiety med. Some of these work absolute wonders. We use Ativan "as needed" and I would definately not be without...

  17. I still have OCD, I have violent thoughts, and I am hearing voices. 28th March 2005
    ... Sari, Are you taking any anxiety med at all, like Ativan or Xanax? These meds have helped my 17 year old...

  18. OCD and Faith, complete utter breakdown 21st March 2005
    ... first thing I would have given him 1 full Gram of Ativan to begin with. I call this stuff a "thought buster ... to use on a "as needed" basis . After he takes the Ativan I then have him do something for an hour or so like...

  19. potential ocd 20th March 2005
    ... somewhat ocd I guess. I was on Zoloft, anafranil, ativan , and seroquel until about 2 months ago. Now, being...

  20. Xanax for OCD, 19th March 2005
    ... Anafranil? You asked about Xanax? Well my son takes Ativan which is similar on as "as needed" basis. This stuff ... drowning. I think what really happens though is the Ativan calms him down and then the thoughts just don't seem...

  21. Violent thoughts 12th March 2005
    ... things. When my son gets a little he takes a little Ativan and he is ready to "hit the mall" so to speak. I mean...

  22. Are there specific medications for OCD? 11th March 2005
    ... also use a little anxiety med from time to time, like Ativan , Xanax, Klonopin, Buspar to name a few. :)...

  23. Anafranil for OCD 4th March 2005
    ... used this for about 1 1/2 years or so along with some Ativan when needed and has done real well with it. Luckily...

  24. Any Born Again Christians with religious OCD? 2nd March 2005
    ... takes Clomipramine (Anafranil) for OCD along with Ativan "if need" and it works absolute wonders. But you...

  25. Risperdal anyone? 5th February 2005
    ... Luvox currently, 300 mg., my Dr. just switched me from Ativan to Risperdal with it. Does anyone have any experience...

  26. luvox and 300 mg. 16th January 2005
    ... I am taking ativan .5 twice a day along with the Luvox. Actually, I ... just a little less bothersome. Maybe it is just the ativan helping with some of the anxiety and still nothing...

  27. weird twitches 30th December 2004
    ... only hard part is that I have to take a valium or ativan when I get tattoos now or my skin will twitch and...

  28. Anyone take Celexa? 3rd December 2004
    ... needed thing!!! thats what things like valium and ativan are for, they work instantly! but this drug is for...
    ... physcological and u prob just need a med like valium or ativan to help you through these rough times. people dont...

  29. Intrusive thoughts??? 1st December 2004
    ... I am unfamilar with Luvox. My son also uses some Ativan "as needed" which is usually 1 gram a day. This Ativan...

  30. What OCD meds. work for you? 2nd September 2004
    ... it usually makes symptoms worse...my psychs gave me ativan to take in the mean time, but then, I have very severe...
    ... doc doubled my son's dose of Paxil and he does have Ativan to take when needed. Good wishes to all of you!...

  31. With OCD when do you feel "better?" 12th August 2004
    ... up my dose this week when I see him. I'm also on Ativan and Paxil CR. I only feel very tired. I hope something...

  32. Does anyone else take Luvox???? 4th August 2004
    ... day. So far I notice nothing! I am also taking Ativan 3 times a day-which seems to make me very tired and...
    ... wonder if I still need more or what. Are the Paxil and Ativan prescriptions also for OCD? I just wondered because...
    ... Hi Beth, I think the Ativan is anti-anxiety and the Paxil is anti-depressant....

  33. New Med. combo-Has anyone tried this? 26th July 2004
    ... dose. As far as the other drug you mentioned, Ativan or any Benzo with an SSRI is very common to reduce...

  34. waking up in middle of night very anxious! 25th July 2004
    ... when i get this i usually take a half gravol and an ativan and after an hour im good to sleep again...until next...

  35. I thought I grew out of it??! 21st July 2004
    ... anxiety disorders. I am currently med free, minus the ativan I take rarely when my panic attacks kick in full force...

  36. Does anyone take Luvox (Fluvoxamine)? 17th July 2004
    ... drastically changed, but slightly. I am also taking Ativan . The Dr. just increased my dose to 300 mg. I will...

  37. I hate to admit this but... 16th July 2004
    ... obsessional thoughts. My Pyschatrist told me not to take my ativan before I go because then the session is wasted. I...
    ... obsessional thoughts. My Pyschatrist told me not to take my ativan before I go because then the session is wasted. I...

  38. Does anyone have a similar problem ? 9th June 2004
    ... too. It went away after a while though. I was on Ativan , but a much too high dose, and it caused me to feel...

  39. anyone have a bad reaction like this to paxil? 28th April 2004
    ... someone had shoved speed down my throat!!after taking an ativan and gravol i started to feel a bit better by 4 i fell...

  40. Do inanimate objects have feelings to you? 21st March 2004
    ... possible.I have taken Paxil, and I am currently on Ativan . I am a basket case!...

  41. Hope 17th March 2004
    ... typical OCD panic from time to time, but between me, Ativan , Paxil, Seroquel, and Valium, we made it. And I'm...

  42. Benzos do they help with the fear? 8th March 2004
    ... without the addictiveness of benzo's (xanax, valium, ativan ) dangerous withdrawal symptoms -- seizures, hallucinations...

  43. need for reassurance ... 3rd March 2004
    ... the doctor or dentist without lots of sedation (2 ativan on top of my already sedating meds and I'm still bouncing...

  44. anybody on geodon ??? 24th February 2004
    ... I am taking it with... Geodon 80mg Paxil 60mg Ativan 1mg Topamax 400mg Wellbutrin 300mg Seroquel 200mg...

  45. What is going on here? (please help!) 12th February 2004
    ... Xanax (I have taken this off and on for 8 years) 2) Ativan (I rarely take this) 3) Prevacid (I have taken this ... just a tiny bit nervous/anxious and so I took a 1mg Ativan (Lorazapam). This made me incredibly sleepy, gave ... day and then took another one. Then, I took another Ativan the following day. Today and yesterday, I have not ... taken any Ativan or Xanax and after 7-8 years, Xanax does'nt seem to...

  46. Meds and Pregnancy 4th January 2004
    ... know exactly how you feel. I have been on Prozac and Ativan (for OCD and anxiety) for about 7 years. I went off ... progressing wonderfully. Sure I wish I could take my Ativan , but that's not an option. I don't feel guilty about...
    ... know exactly how you feel. I have been on Prozac and Ativan (for OCD and anxiety) for about 7 years. I went off ... progressing wonderfully. Sure I wish I could take my Ativan , but that's not an option. I don't feel guilty about ... take these when nursing my son. I also had to take ativan while nursing him too. He's fine. I have an appt...

  47. xanax for ocd? 21st November 2003
    ... Mochi: see if your dr. or whoever will prescibe ativan rather than xanax, it's what everyone I work with...

  48. OCD & Paxil 19th May 2003
    ... getting married soon, so my dr also prescribed me ativan . I take 1 mg per day . It seems to be doing good...

Pain Management board
  1. clonazepam, clonidine 17th March 2008
    ... of the benzodiazepines(ie. Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan , etc) has some of that effect which could also be...

  2. anyone take Soma, zanaflex, clonidine, or klonopin for nerve pain? 5th March 2008
    ... for the other benzodiazepines (ie. Xanax, Valium, Ativan , etc.). I don't really remember what it said about...

  3. Can I go cold turkey off of oxycontin? 5th March 2008
    ... husband takes a couple of meds daily, right? Ambien and Ativan ? Then, he needs to look at himself before he starts...

  4. doctor took me off norco for no reason 29th February 2008
    ... anxiety/pain medications (ie. Klonopin, Xanax, Valium, Ativan , etc.) and go through horrendous withdrawal symptoms...

  5. New type of pain 16th February 2008
    ... chronic nausea and vomiting include benzodiazepines ( Ativan ), and tricyclic antidepressants (Elavil, Pamelor)...

  6. Question about anxiety 14th February 2008
    ... benzodiazepine medication to me. The benzo's include: Ativan , Valium, Xanax, Klonopin. Klonopin is one of the longer...

  7. oxycodone vs. hydrocodone 9th February 2008
    ... meds, I am terrified to even try this..I also take Ativan to control my Anxiety, but all the research I've done...
    ... same thing happening & then not being able to take an Ativan to treat it..I'm a lost cause huh?...
    ... I've researched potential interactions between ativan and oxycodone and I find that there is the potential...
    ... because I am too scared to even try them..I know the Ativan will help my anxiety, but I refuse to mix any meds...
    ... The biggest issue of taking Ativan and Hydro (or Oxy) together is the combined depressive...

  8. pain and muscle spasms at night,cant sleep,need advice please?? 1st February 2008
    ... pillow, i just cant get comfortable.ive been taking ativan for a long time, just at night to sleep,it still relaxes...

  9. Question about Xanax, Ativan, etc...ever felt this way???? 26th January 2008
    ... drugs affect people differently. I can take xanax ativan or valium but cannot take klonipin. Klonipin makes...

  10. can the pharmacy do this?? 14th January 2008
    ... I had no problem filling scripts for Vicodin or Ativan while in LA. In Florida, they are neurotic about...

  11. Seizure due oxycontin????? 2nd January 2008
    ... do you take any anti-anxiety medications? (such as Ativan , Klonopin, Valium). If you miss a couple of doses...

  12. Methadone legal or not? 2nd December 2007
    ... and all my other meds, paxil and at the time I took ativan for anxiety. You can't tell the gate keeper at the...

  13. Need advice on fentanyl withdrawal--HELP! 23rd November 2007
    ... Oxicontin she also took, and kept her sedated with ativan . Sent her home with lyrica, librix, and cymbalta....

  14. Replacing One Benzo with Another 9th November 2007
    ... some time. I switched from 10 years on xanax to ativan in about a weeks time..............just do it feeling...
    ... and they are not given diazepam (valium) but rather ativan or some other. Your body tends to quickly require...

  15. what else? when pain meds arent working anymore? 16th September 2007
    ... everyday,as an antidepresant,for my add,and fibro fog.and ativan 1mg at bedtime to sleep.i always wonder about muscle...

  16. what else? when pain meds arent working anymore? 16th September 2007
    ... everyday,as an antidepresant,for my add,and fibro fog.and ativan 1mg at bedtime to sleep.i always wonder about muscle...

  17. Have YOU ever been shorted on your meds? 20th August 2007
    ... straightened out. Luckily, I had a friend who takes ativan and she gave me 5 of them to stave off a serious benzo...

  18. Does anyone else take Robaxin? 20th August 2007
    ... Demerol, Dilaudid, ect. When the Hospital gives me Ativan , Phenergan, and alot of others, I itch terribly all...

  19. Doctor On Vacation/partner Won't Refill Rx 14th August 2007
    ... that night. I went to the ER and the gave me some ativan and it calmed me down a little but didnt help that ... well but I know in detox centers they usually use Ativan for withdrawl if they dont use another opiate like ... methadone or suboxone. Ativan will help with tremors and ease the withdrawl symptoms ... withdrawl symptoms. Xanax is almost the same thing as ativan except it is al little stronger. I wouldnt suggest...

  20. Major med change, did I do the right thing? 11th August 2007
    ... that benzos helped more than anything -- klonopin, ativan , something like that. Will your doctor prescribe...

  21. Withdrawal from Oxycodone IR 21st July 2007
    ... that will help I will let you know. I have heard that Ativan is widely used for withdrawl so talk to your Doctor...

  22. Looking for a replacement for the patch 4th June 2007
    ... I was still alive,so the 12th gets here I'm eating Ativan to keep sane and guess what back on the patch and...

  23. NEED HELP!!! I see PM Dr. tomorrow...Major Decisions and I am DESPERATE! 3rd June 2007
    ... toradol (YUCK) , the muscle relaxants: soma, flexeril, ativan , valium, baclofen..you get the picture. I have always...
    ... per week doesn;t sound like much). But he gave me ativan (it has mellowed me out a bit and assured me that...

  24. please help with clarification of PAIN MEDS:: 2nd June 2007
    ... toradol (YUCK) , the muscle relaxants: soma, flexeril, ativan , valium, baclofen..you get the picture. I have always...

  25. Insurance wrote letter, now doctor wont write scripts 23rd May 2007
    ... same pharmacist questioned 2 other scripts,valium and ativan which was wrote by 2 different neuro's.But the valuim ... was for during the day and the ativan was for night.Now all my scripts go through my neuro...

  26. antidepressants? 22nd May 2007
    ... am asking you all. I currently take Norco 10, Soma, Ativan , Trazadone, and lexapro. I have been on antidepressants...

  27. Another Pharmacist Gustapo 15th May 2007
    ... current reduced scrip of 15ml 4x daily. I am also on Ativan 1 mg (for 3 years) only being off of it while they ... 3x day at 10mgs for the back pain about 6 months ( Ativan for extreme Panic Attck Prevention) along with Cognitive ... pain control/controlled substance when I started the Ativan 3 years ago agreeing not to change Doctors unless ... a single narcotic prescription in this state only Ativan as prescribed and my normal meds, and I have lived ... months as part of his compliance order to prescribe Ativan on a continuing basis. I am well cared for and very...

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