- fear of dying because my heart will stop 6th November 2007
... told me was just a panic attack and sent me home with Ativan , now I feel like a huge zombie with a pounding heart...
- panic attacks 2nd November 2007
... take something for it every day. I have klonopin and ativan to use as-needed but I don't want to take something...
... just take a small doze of rivotril, which is like ativan and sleep it off.
Usually, I exercise a lot to control...
- Ativan and klonopin 28th October 2007
... to use on an as-needed basis. I use klonopin and ativan as needed and they work fine for me, but I do not...
... He probably put you on the the ativan and klonopin until your AD kicks in.
I do question ... why the Ativan and Klonopin. i was told to never mix those medications...
... good for me by itself. I personally perfer it over ativan ....
- Holy muscle pain Batman! 6th October 2007
... appropriate in mentioning this here, they gave me Ativan for the fear ana Naproxen for the whole body pains...
- Celexa and Sleep 24th September 2007
... a time before waking up. My Dr. wanted me to take Ativan 1mg every night before bed to help me sleep but that...
- Heart palpitations with increased actvity? 11th September 2007
... making me more anxious than before. I have been taking Ativan as well, but only now about .5 mg each day. So, I...
- Panic attacks come and go, horrifying but what next 10th September 2007
... I've been on ativan for over six months 1 mg 3 times a day and believe...
... an anti-deprest. / SSRI medication? Along with your Ativan ?...
... an anti-deprest. / SSRI medication? Along with your Ativan ?
im sorry i forgot to mention im on zoloft 100...
- Will I be able to stay on Ativan? 9th September 2007
... celexa? I was on celexa for a few months.
2) how much ativan are you taking?
I do take Klonopin as needed, which ... some better than others. Always had my Klonopin or ativan in my purse just in case.
Are you going to see ... doctors I have delt with had no problem giving me ativan , now klonopin, for panic. i know plenty of people...
... suffered with mental disorders.
I am currently on 5mg Ativan , and trying to take it only when I truly feel I need ... there are doctors who are willing to prescribe the Ativan , Klonopin, etc. for people who need it, that makes...
... things happen in my life that have caused this. I take Ativan twice a day but usually my anxiety increases as evening ... I can't seem to get the food down. I have been on Ativan for a long time, (about 15 yrs) so yes, I think it...
... very scared that my doctor will take my klonopin, ativan , whatever, away. In fact, my last doctor, who was ... Finally found a great doctor that gave me klonopin, and ativan when I asked for something different later on.
...
... who are struggling to find a Dr. who will prescribe Ativan , Xanax, Klonopin, etc., I want to let you know that ... very generous and understanding about my need for Ativan , even though I tried not to point it out too much ... and in the meantime, she wants me to keep taking the Ativan when I need to, and wrote me another prescription...
- newbie/celexa. 8th September 2007
... the ER, so the second time I was there, I was given Ativan . That is honestly the only thing keeping me together...
- will my panic attacks go away 28th July 2007
... i am tired of ativan and scariness...
... you had the panic attacks? How long have you been on Ativan ? and how much...
... I've been on ativan since i believe march. and i have fluctuated from...
- Afraid of meds 17th July 2007
... penicillin, lexapro and zoloft. i am supposed to take .25 ativan everyday but it makes me groggy so scared to take...
- Housebound Agoraphobic/Anticipatory Anxiety 14th June 2007
... no effect on me? how about something stronger? or ativan , klonopin? I'm guessing something with a different...
... It stays in your system alot longer than Xanax or Ativan . THe Dr. did tell me taking Klonopin is like drinking...
- Lexapro questions 3rd May 2007
... making it go away and they dont. i have been taking ativan or valium for years now. i am just sitting patiently...
- About to be homeless due to panic 29th April 2007
... also probably take a benzo, like xanax or klonopin or ativan . The xanax works the fastest, so like 30 min. before...
... Until it kicks in ask your doctor for some xanax or ativan to calm you during your interviews or until the cymbalta...
- nothing seems to work.. why?? 30th March 2007
... medications as well with no help. I've tried Serax 75 mg's, Ativan 10mg's. You'd think the Valium would help me sleep...
- Ativan... 26th March 2007
... I had no side effects with Ativan . I really liked it and helped a great deal....
... I first had a shot of Ativan in the ER and it helped a great deal. They sent me ... honest, benedryl has the same effect on me as the ativan . I have a huge fear of flying as well but have only...
... i have used ativan for many years and i started to get panic attacks...
- WhyWhy Why 23rd March 2007
... t help me. I've also tried celexa and lexapro and ativan . None seem helpful... some of them made things worse...
- Help 18th March 2007
... me on 50MG of Zoloft, 1MG of Risperdal, and .5 of Ativan 2-3 times a days. I feel like a zombie! I go back...
- Panic Attack on Planes 16th March 2007
... several panic attacks on planes and now have to take Ativan in order to fly. I am diagnosed OCD Panic Disorder...
- Feeling Like You Cant Breathe 1st March 2007
... acupuncture next week to try to calm my system. I was on ativan weeks ago, and that didn't help either. i'm feeling...
... I wonder if valium would work better for me. The ativan didn't work and the xanax works maybe slightly, but...
... night. It just doesn't do it for me. Neither did ativan ....
- sigh... 25th February 2007
... untill yesterday. I cant stand this. It Took 2 mg of ativan to calm me down on the way to the hospital cause I...
- Undiagnosed PD? Sorry a little long.... 7th February 2007
... and anxiety. The ER doc put me on beta blockers and Ativan and told me to see a cardiologist. Well, my visit ... didn't bring the HR down significantly) and 4MG of Ativan . My heart rate only went down to the high 90's but ... b/c I certainly don't feel that way. GP changed my Ativan to Xanax but other than that, nothing else. They treat...
- Sea Salt anyone??? 15th January 2007
... nventional medication such as a Benzo like Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan etc. By all means continue using the sea salt in...
... strong as their pharmaceutical rivals such as Xanax, Ativan , Klonopin etc, but they work well for mild to moderate...
- How to STOP a panic attack 30th December 2006
... take ativan or valium...
- Electricity, buzzy, rumbling, tingling, constant panic 24/7 23rd December 2006
... merry-go-round of anti-depressants for 2 years then Ativan and Zanax for 2 years. The medications subdued slightly ... 50% of the time, but the side effects especially of Ativan and Zanax were revolting - which I did not realise...
- i cant stop feeling my pulse 28th November 2006
... family doctor and asking him about a drug called ' ativan ' to take whenever this happens....i know theres alot ... of horror stories out there about ' ativan ' but i ignored them and tried and believe me its gentle...
- Does anyone here take Lexapro for panic disorder? 20th November 2006
... that first week, but have not had one since!! I had Ativan to use with it in case that did happen. I have to...
- Long term ativan use 13th November 2006
... Rest assured although Ativan is a benzo and benzo's are for surely addictive.. ... . ativan is the least addictive plus it's effects afterwards...
- Rocking Vertigo associated with Panic Disorder! 28th October 2006
... started pulling to the right.
I take prozac and I use ativan when needed.
I tell ya life is not easy is it? I...
- i need some help!!! panic and ativan 27th October 2006
... how long have you been taking the ativan ?
benzos can become addictive if taken regularly in ... unfortunately and ironically, is severe anxiety...
i took ativan for the better part of about 6 weeks and slowly weened...
... usually not the case...
i eventually weened off ativan after about a month and a half...
did it real slow...
- Are these panic attacks? Please help! 10th October 2006
... minute, went to the doctor, then the ER. was given Ativan (that knocked my socks off), and was sent home. We...
- Panic attack meds... 5th October 2006
... Everyone responds to med differently. I have tried ativan , klonopin and now taking an SSRI because I was starting...
- Attivan 5th October 2006
... I was on Ativan for a while. I liked it but then they switched me ... to Klonopin. Ativan doesn't stay in your system like klonopin. I liked...
... he also told me not to mix the Klonopin and Ativan . don't know what kind of reaction that would cause...
... well, day one on ativan seems to be going good so far. I am not as sleepy...
... know that there is no turning back so I took 2 mgs of ativan and while I wait for them to kick in...I start to ... something else.:)
I am so grateful for having ativan when I need it...and it is starting to kick in now...
... glad to hear your feeling better, i have been takin ativan (lorezapam) for about 3 months anmd i think it has ... things i have heard that when you finally get off ativan the withdrawls are bad and panic can be worse also...
- question for 851 6th August 2006
... to put into my system because I've been told that Ativan , Klonopin, and Zanax are just temporary while Lexapro...
- Flying 30th July 2006
... the rest of his family, whom I don't know. I take ativan everyday anyways for panic/anxiety but I need something...
... flying and dentist visits. Don't take the Valium and Ativan on the same day, obviously. Here's an old trick that...
... valium. I just feel like he might feel just use the ativan , but I am sacred it wouldn't be the right thing for...
- please help anyone else get this symptom or here of it? 19th July 2006
... food - that seemed to help. Also, I took 0.5mg of Ativan twice a day for one month, that helped with the anxiety ... side effects of Paxil. I cut down gradually on the ativan - it took about 2 weeks. I know of a few other people...
- Zoloft Withdrawal Problems 13th July 2006
... and go to work. I started on Paxil 10 mg a day and Ativan 0.5 mg twice a day. The Paxil made me sick for a ... a couple weeks I felt much better. I stopped the Ativan after 1 month, but I have been on the Paxil for almost ... large city (which I could have avoided by taking an ativan before I started driving), but I tapered off to 15 ... mg and will go to 10mg soon. I have the ativan on hand in case I need it, but in two years have only...
- panic and phobia of throwing up???? 12th June 2006
... dear god! This post actually sent me running for my ativan . I think I'd die having to do that. I remember every...
... I am the same way and so is my 10yr old daughter. Ativan does help but like you said, it calms you down but...
- Propandolol 12th May 2006
... never did anything for me but what did help me was ativan . What meds are you on right now? be careful though...
- on disolving a benzo tablet under the tongue 21st April 2006
... Thanks for that info! I know that ativan comes in a sublingual form, but from your post I gather...
- Panic Attack while Pregnant 9th April 2006
... As well, I am on a different med (wellbutrin, and ativan ). Don't think about labour now, when it comes you...
- help-so damn embarressing!!!! 4th March 2006
... case with me. I think you can safely take Xanax, Ativan or Valium along with the Inderal, but of course check...
- Anxiety or Panic?? 26th February 2006
... do? I already know my doctor doesn't like to give Ativan because my dad was on it and he took him off. He said...
... it in my system and know it's working, unlike the ativan I had. Can't wait til it starts! But I do feel very...
- feel like I am losing it... 24th February 2006
... to feel like that. I currently take a low does of Ativan , .5mg in the morning and two before I go to bed. ...
- how long do panic attacks usually last? 24th February 2006
... need to break the cycle somehow. Xanax or valium, ativan etc are the best for that- you say you are on mediciation...
- Ativan-Lorazepam & shortness of breath 7th February 2006
... I've been on Ativan for a few years to help a dizzy problem caused by ... fell it again and was wondering if any of you are on Ativan and getting this reaction. I don't dare stop for a...
... I dont think ativan is a good med for long term control of your problems...
... my shortness of breath, after all was not caused by ativan , but by my LPR problems, and got my meds ajusted ... .
Ativan is not for a long term use, I am aware of the problems...
- Lexapro Question 28th January 2006
... however, (generalized anxiety disorder) so I am also on Ativan , and it's the Ativan that helps most with the anxiety...
- Is this panic disorder? Or am I just going crazy? Please help! 11th January 2006
... you) that I was going crazy. But I started taking ativan .25 two times a day, once in the am and once in the...
- I am pretty sure i have panic disorder.. 8th January 2006
... needed basis for when you have an attack,, xanax and ativan are very common. Good luck to you and keep us posted...
... benifit from it.I have taken the benzo klonopin and ativan and these two worked very well for me the only side ... was tiredness ....if you want give xanax,klonopin,or ativan a try and hey if it doesnt help with little or no...
- percocet withdrawal? 6th January 2006
... I think is in the same family as percoset). I had Ativan which helped a little bit but it took about 4 days...
- i have a question about xanax 29th December 2005
... than 2.5mg.
If xanax is not working for you then try ativan , vallium, or something like that. Maybe they will...
... taken daily and maybe this is something to consider. Ativan is also another that can be taken daily, so it really...
- questions about ativan 21st December 2005
... I took Ativan for a short time a while back..I don't remember it...
... Hello
I have both xanax and ativan ,, I have not taken xanax yet for same reasons you ... have not takin ativan.. For me I don;t like the ativan , I took 1 mg, knocked me out,, then .25 and knocked...
... Also guys, the tiredness with Xanax (and probably Ativan too) will go away once your body adjusts to it. I...
... i have been taking ativan for 7 years and became so addicted to it that i am ... working and you will need more and more. xanax and ativan are very short acting (about 4-5 hours) so if you...
... Ativan never made me tired just relaxed me so I wouldnt go ... feeling anxiety crazed 24/7.If you want to try the ativan I say go ahead it wont hurt you and if it makes you...
- Is This Panic Attacks? Please Help 21st December 2005
... After a very bad Motorcycle accident i was given Ativan for phantom pain and i noticed the panic attacks stopped...
- Do the meds docs prescribe take anxiety/ panic attacks away forever? 15th December 2005
... anything a fair chance either. Benzos like Xanax, Ativan and Klonopin don't stop the attacks unless you are...
- New to board, not to panic. Help deciding which med to take.. Lexapro or Zoloft.... 13th December 2005
... xanax only at night but now the doctor has prescribed ativan . I tried it last night and had a panic attack afterwards...
... xanax only at night but now the doctor has prescribed ativan . I tried it last night and had a panic attack afterwards...
- Question about Panic attacks to more experienced members... 1st December 2005
... these things, I came home, sat on the couch, took an Ativan and in about 20 min it was all gone, I have been sp...
- antipsychotics or major tranquilizers 30th November 2005
... same reaction as you did. I find I can take Xanax, Ativan , not Klonipin (too dopey afterwards), but none of...
- Please Help Me...what Is Happening To Me????? 14th November 2005
... felt soooooooo tired and weak,laid down took a .05mg Ativan and about 20min later felt ok..............can anybody...
... beta blocker will help with the physical problems, ativan or any other valium type med helps a lot, carry a ... take an antidepressant med but do try to get some ativan also
breathe deep and slow, relax and dont tense...
... horrible thing to have to deal with...i do have .5mg of ativan here at the house that now is in my purse al all times...
... about this, maybe the BP med is helping, I also have Ativan , but have not had to take that either, this BP med...
... deep and slow, if its a bad panic attack, disolve an ativan and maybe a beta blocker tablet under the tongue,...
- Here is my story 10th November 2005
... is horrific.
A benzo is medicine such as Xanax, Ativan , Valium, etc......
- Help, I'm starting to get panicky 8th November 2005
... can give for that situation is ..valuim...klonopin, ativan ,xanax
If you are willing to try meds ask your doctor ... the job.I took klonopin at one time for 2 years and ativan for about 2 months works really well.
I hope...
- Ativan withdrawal or wellbutrin side effect? 7th November 2005
... doubt it was from the ativan , a middle ear problem perhaps :)...
- I'm so goofed up!! 3rd November 2005
... 4 yrs. Tried celexa, lexapro, effexor and I take ativan at night to sleep. The doc has tried to get me to ... the drugs. The only thing I feel good about is the ativan . I sleep good and wake up feeling good. The doc...
- Question I forgot to ask my doctor 2nd November 2005
... started me on ZOLOFT 50mg....Once Daily....and.... ATIVAN 1mg...Twice Daily....its been 3 weeks...
I too ... having the sleepiness/tiredness so I started Taking 1mg ATIVAN in the morning...and .5mg at night.....seems easier...
- Weight Loss...? 29th October 2005
... seems to hurt....
Could it be the MEDS??? (ZOLOFT, ATIVAN )???
I try to eat, but I haven't eatin nearly as...
... Anxiety for 1 month.....
I am on ZOLOFT 50mg and ATIVAN 1mg....both I have taken for three weeks!
I feel...
- Just Diagnosed....NEW TO THIS...My Story...HELP 28th October 2005
... 50mgs...ONCE Daily....First Dose was Monday OCT. 10
ATIVAN ....1mg....TWICE Daily....First Dose was Monday OCT ...
I just want to be ME again? Will this ZOLOFT/ ATIVAN even work? IF So WHEN???
I am so worried/scared...
... from GERD which often goes with anxiety
valium or ativan will always help if you get the dose right, the zoloft...
... me. If I have one, I take a Xanax (similar to your Ativan ) and it makes me feel calmer and normal very quickly ... think the fatigue you are describing may be from your Ativan . You could try to cut your pills in half and maybe...
... Monday Oct. 31, will be my third week on ZOLOFT and ATIVAN ...and nothing has changed.....or so it seems....I...
... answer...it wasn't for me. You may find that the Ativan alone is what will really help you. That's the conclusion...
- Think I might finally be on the right board! 27th October 2005
... have you taking the Klonopin? I take the genaric of ativan on an as needed. Klon and ativan are benzo type meds...
... have you taking the Klonopin? I take the genaric of ativan on an as needed. Klon and ativan are benzo type meds...
... only take the Lexapro now I started off with both Ativan and Lexapro but once the Lexapro had time to kick ... in I weaned off the Ativan .The Lexapro does seem to be working well enough for...
... only take the Lexapro now I started off with both Ativan and Lexapro but once the Lexapro had time to kick ... in I weaned off the Ativan .The Lexapro does seem to be working well enough for ... after you quit the klonopin, you started taking the ativan instead and then weaned yourself off of that. Sorry ... bankruptcy, it's that bad).
So then do you mean that ativan and klonopin basically do the same thing except ativan ... isn't addictive? Did the ativan make you very tired? I just hate this tired feeling...
- Its still happening! 16th October 2005
... lay in bed and couldnt sleep because of them.I took Ativan at night which didnt take the palps away but it was ... like i didnt care about them.I am no longer taking ativan just the lexapro.I think the last two poster gave...
- Best Med for Panic Symptoms? 24th July 2005
... is benzos, namely Xanax. I have taken Klonopin and Ativan too but they didn't work for me like Xanax. I like...
- Going to Dr. tommorrow 11th July 2005
... for a ride to the hospital, and they prescribed me ativan . It calmed me right down and got me to sleep. And...
- ok, I need to stay off the depression board 8th July 2005
... board about Klonopin. Klonopin, Xanax (alprazolam) or Ativan will definteily help you sleep. I have been taking...
... together :)
oh, by the way, I took both Klonopin and Ativan for a while and I didn't like them as much as alpraz...
... for many people they work great!
FYI, I also have Ativan as a safety net for major panic attacks which are...
- SSRI No Longer Working 28th June 2005
... the benefits of this are doubtful
if you have any ativan , this will help a bit
you should have learned CBT...
... worse. Thats when I switched to the effexor. I do have Ativan which works but I am worried about taking it for any...
- Please Help Me???? 27th June 2005
... tomorrow night and am still on the paxil. Also have ativan and have taken it when at home, but I'm a probation...
... the anxiety cycle.
For example, in your case the Ativan works but like most of us makes you a little groggy...
- Reassurance this is anxiety 23rd June 2005
... well.
As Hry33 suggested, a fast acting med like Ativan can work wonders to get you through the emergencies...
- Constant pressure in the back of my head - please help 17th June 2005
... Does anyone have this? What can one do against it? ( Ativan seems to help, but I can take it only rarely. I have...
... Does anyone have this? What can one do against it? ( Ativan seems to help, but I can take it only rarely. I have...
- klonopin better than ativan??? 14th June 2005
... help lots more
theres very little difference between ativan and klonapin, K probably lasts a bit longer, havent...
... Chuba, I once tried Ativan and it didn't help me at all, in fact, I had some...
... i took both klonopin and ativan at different times and while klonopin lasts longer ... gave me terrible headaches and constipation. while ativan is not much better i don't have these side effects...
