- Lexapro dosage??? 29th July 2004
... m doing 20 mg lexapro, .5 mg risperdal, and .5 mg ativan ....
- TV or Mind? Please I need help on this one!! 29th July 2004
... a severe panic attack.
I am ok now after 1 mg of ativan , but that thought is still lingering and scaring me...
- need advice please... 28th July 2004
... side effects? i have heard of xanax, klonopin and ativan . any suggestions? i just don't want to seem like...
- help 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...
- I'm getting frustrated 23rd July 2004
... Yes, I was on Ativan for about 30 days and it worked great for me. It seems...
- Panic is so bad!!!! 23rd July 2004
... travelling as a big trigger for me. I found that having Ativan for emergencies is good. It will simply calm you down...
- Family Member Needing Help!!! 18th July 2004
... zodiazepine tranquilizers ("benzos"; e.g., Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan )
antipsychotics (e.g., Abilify, Risperidal, Zyprexa...
... worry for at least 4-6 weeks. The benzo's ie Xanax, Ativan were the best for me in calming my nervous state and...
- What Is It??plz Help Me... 17th July 2004
... for a benzodiazepine ("benzo") tranquilizer such as Ativan , Klonopin, or Xanax to help your severe anxiety in...
- Need prescription for benzo's 15th July 2004
... have extensive notes for when they audit him.
Why Ativan ? Why not Xanax? All of it is addicting and none of...
- looking for advice 14th July 2004
... give you an Rx for a benzo like Xanax, Valium, or Ativan to get you through the conference. You almost certainly...
- klonopin or ativan 14th July 2004
... I've never taken Ativan , but did take Klonopin for a very short time.
I didn...
... IMO, and I have been on both (Xanax rather than Ativan ), I would go with the Ativan first, it is quicker...
... people differently, but probably either Klonopin or Ativan (or any other benzo or benzo-type drug) will do the...
... I took Ativan although it took me quite awhile before I was able ... to try it. Everyone is different of course but 1mg Ativan did nothing to me, it didn't even make me sleepy or ... any PA's. Many people here have taken(and liked) Ativan though, so I am only 1 out of many. Good luck
Abby...
... my dr wants me to start on either klonopin or ativan for severe anxiety attacks..i am very afraid of these...
... Hi bjg:)
I've taken them all. Xanex, Ativan , and now Klonopin. I didn't like Xanex because it ... and made me shaky if I didn't take my dose in time. Ativan worked for me, but I was taking it too much. It only...
... Abby:)
Don't feel bad about the ativan . I was in the ER and the doctor there had to give...
... Abby:)
Don't feel bad about the ativan . I was in the ER and the doctor there had to give...
... I am always the oddball...:D Ativan never worked for me, from the first time I took it...
... my dr wants me to start on either klonopin or ativan for severe anxiety attacks..i am very afraid of these ... candidate that only a benzo will work, then that is that. Ativan and Klonopin are different benzos. Klonopin not only ... the person but I would go with Klonopin rather then ativan for possible long term usage. I have taken a steady...
... I am always the oddball...:D Ativan never worked for me, from the first time I took it...
... I have been on Ativan for 1 year with NO PROBLEMS !
I take 4 mg's when ... back up if you do get an attack , I take the 4mg's of Ativan ( aka/Lorsapam )...
... I have been on Ativan for 1 year with NO PROBLEMS !
I take 4 mg's when ... back up if you do get an attack , I take the 4mg's of Ativan ( aka/Lorsapam )
Why so much? 4 mgs. should be...
... left me shakey when it wore off. I have not taken ativan , but understand it is shorter lived in your system...
... medication too quickly. When I said I had "2 doses" of Ativan . This was my very first time I had ever had this drug...
... medication too quickly. When I said I had "2 doses" of Ativan . This was my very first time I had ever had this drug...
... I have wondered about upping my dose of Ativan (when needed) to 2mg but couldn't find anyone else ... me, so I stopped taking it. When I take the 1mg of Ativan it is as if I haven't taken anything(not even drowsy...
- Phil7777 - Hi....anyone with the same as me? 12th July 2004
... back to as normal a life as can be. Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan , etc. I would get another Doctor that has a good understand...
- Anyone tried Imiprimine or Trazadone? 6th July 2004
... else entirely). She took pity on my and prescribed Ativan , just short term, as needed. It was pretty bad.
...
- Xanax XR, PLEASE Help! 3rd July 2004
... know why, tolerance. Then my doctor switched me to Ativan 1 MG 3x a day and 2 months later to Ativan 2 MG 3x ... a day. The Ativan stopped working as well so we moved back to the Xanax...
... know why, tolerance. Then my doctor switched me to Ativan 1 MG 3x a day and 2 months later to Ativan 2 MG 3x ... a day. The Ativan stopped working as well so we moved back to the Xanax...
- What is it with the dizzy feeling and increases in the heat? 1st July 2004
... when I was having a thyroid problem. I took it with Ativan , just pinches but wound up getting addicted to both...
- I just can't take it anymore!!! 30th June 2004
... you find a way to get some benzo's (xanax, valium, ativan , klonopin) as you do need to give yourself a break...
- EFFEXOR XR Withdrawal 29th June 2004
... on the SSRI at the time which was Luvox, that the Ativan helped somewhat to get me through the really bad periods...
... to a higher dosage, did, felt like **** then used ativan until new doc pres effexor.
Hopefully now that...
... your system which is a good thing. I had only used Ativan as an emergency pill when I was transititioning between...
... benzos--I don't know much about A/D's but I've been on Ativan for 7 weeks now at the LOWEST dose and I recently ... believe how bad this has been from the lowest dose of Ativan for less than two months. Sheesh....
- Hi....anyone with the same as me? 28th June 2004
... would be your best starting bet, ie Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan . This is very well tolerated with minimal side effects...
... you about trying a benzo like klonopin, xanex, or ativan . Have you tried these yet? They are GREAT for anxiety...
- Question about Xanax..... 27th June 2004
... terrible Generalized Anxiety. In the past I was on Ativan 1 tablet daily AS NEEDED. Sometimes I would wait so...
- Panic Sufferers!! 24th June 2004
... back in the eighties, T4 was elevated. Doc put me on ativan and inderol instead of taking care of the thyroid...
- The Linden Method 22nd June 2004
... 2nd day of it) and have also had short courses of ativan and valium when I have been really bad. I took effexor...
- Please Help Me 21st June 2004
... a lot by reducing the panic attacks and anxiety
ativan is a valium type med and will help her get used to...
... said, it takes 4-6 weeks for it to start working. The ativan should calm her down a little. Maybe she needs a higher...
- Looking for some help/advice, anything! 20th June 2004
... with (I agree with others-benzo route, ie Xanax or Ativan ). As a sufferer for 13 years, with a 3 yr remission...
- need some lexapro advice!!! 19th June 2004
... and sometimes i just dont feel like myself. i take ativan as needed. i expected to be doing better by now....
... it really helps! just wondering if any of you take ativan ? and for how long did you take the ativan? and how...
- Need help fast! 16th June 2004
... yes they gave me ativan ...it calmed me down but i am afraid of sleeping like...
... straight and it made me feel worse. Have you taken an ativan tonight? The dose may be too strong............or ... you. He needs to know this. He may just change the ativan . Xanex used to do weird things to me too hun. I am...
... the hell is going on? Im so confused i thought the ativan would have helped (1 mg)....
... afraid to go to sleep.
The ef doc game me 1 mg of ativan , and i think before he even gave me that i was already ... afraid to go to sleep, so now the ativan is keeping me calm but makeing want to go to sleep...
- You are all crazy! 13th June 2004
... degree...25th of last month...nothing is helping.... ativan ....zanax...counseling.....if nerve pills don't help...
- My heart races for no reason... 7th June 2004
... simply stop working. Many take benodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan , Valium, Klonopin) to prevent these episodes. These...
... what you mean about getting off. I was addicted to Ativan for years, the docs put me on it when I had a thyroid...
... what you mean about getting off. I was addicted to Ativan for years, the docs put me on it when I had a thyroid ... slow. How long did it take you to recover from the Ativan cold turkey? I tried to come off 1 mg of Klonopin...
- Ok, confused about how to take xanax 6th June 2004
... this God forsaken drug and it`s cousins Klonopin, Ativan , and Valium. Not worth the risk. They are only suited...
- Can anxiety/panic attacks affect your throat? 4th June 2004
... Did I just need a bigger dose?. Maybe I'l try some Ativan this even. Gosh, I feel like some kind of druggie...
- lexapro and ativan addiction 4th June 2004
... will be able to greatly reduce or completely stop the ativan when the lexapro works properly as it will calm and ... relax you a lot
your ativan dose isnt big enough to worry about, but a dose only...
- It's starting up again... 3rd June 2004
... Pepto followed by a Prevacid capsule. Then, I took an Ativan and here I sit.
I was feeling FANTASTIC earlier...
- Please confirm my "theory"... 30th May 2004
... as possible
3) Finally give in and pop a Xanax, Ativan ...whatever
4) Feel "normal" for the remainder of...
- Need Advice Badly 30th May 2004
... how I feel.
My other option is to take valium or ativan . I've never had them, don't know if I'll have an...
- Panic, anxiety driving me insane!!!! 28th May 2004
... It's kind of hard to explain. I have been taking Ativan and it does help but I don't want to be taking it...
... I know how you feel. Im the same way. I am taking Ativan too. I always have indigestion and this is normal ... feels. I use that sometimes as an alternative to the ativan Today im anxiety ridden that i have aids. not worried...
- Has anyone ever felt this way? 27th May 2004
... atenolol and am currently going to counseling. I have Ativan 's and Klonopin to take if I absolutely need them, ... anymore, I was still jittery and dizzy. So I took an Ativan and when it finally kicked in, it relaxed me for a...
- Freaking out plz help 27th May 2004
... noticed i started having panic attacks. They gave me ativan at the ER. I kind of chilled out for a bit until my ... ativan ran out then i started getting really bad. I thought ... ever since the rape.
The therapist prescribed me ativan and zoloft but i couldnt get the zoloft cus my insurance...
- Klonopin anyone? 24th May 2004
... pdoc explained was that all of these drugs, Xanax, Ativan , Klonopin are going to have a withdrawal effect and...
- MOST SEVERE EVER - Strange Symptoms 24th May 2004
... my opinion you need some anti-anxiety med ie xanax, ativan , or klonopin to help calm your CNS system right now...
- Is this ok? Please Reply! 19th May 2004
... any medications at this time? Would something like Ativan be of help to you to help lessen the anxiety? I'm...
... I am not keen on taking medication though. What is Ativan ? Is it a benzo, SSRI? I was on a tricyclic anti-depressant...
... really! But fooling oneself is more difficult.
Ativan is an antianxiety medication. It does calm one down...
... can get back into it and forget the anxiety.
Does Ativan have any side-effects? Is it good? My doctor never...
- Panic state getting out of control - help, questions 19th May 2004
... I agree that a benzo, small dosage of xanax or ativan would be your best bet right now to help tremendously...
- This is for panic experts! 18th May 2004
... start up. Perhaps a small dosage of a benzo, Xanax or Ativan would be better suited on an as needed basis, there...
- Do i have generalized anxiety? 16th May 2004
... From 12-24 hours at a time. I was on xanex, then ativan , then klonopin. Klonopin worked the best for me. As...
- Break through anxiety or interdose withdrawal? 16th May 2004
... give it one more try............
Then I also have Ativan that I can use occasionally as a "buffer" but my pdoc ... doesn't want to use Ativan to get me off Xanax............he says it puts me...
... shouldnt need to be on such a large dose of xanax and ativan
effexor is a different type of antidepressant to...
... the switching was smooth. I switched from Xanex to Ativan and then to Klonopin. I liked the Klonopin the best...
- Why ME?? 14th May 2004
... til the lexapro kicks in, like xanax or Klonopin or Ativan , they are basically a NERVE pill & can be taken as...
- Adrenaline 24/7 12th May 2004
... this way since Sunday. I have only taken about 6 ativan in the past 3 months and I have had to take one everyday...
- Please, Please help me..... 9th May 2004
... !! I could not make it stop. I then took .05 of ativan and I really do not think that it was helping....I...
... The only medication that I am taking is Prozac and ativan as needed.....I have taking about 8 ativan in 3 months...
... !! I could not make it stop. I then took .05 of ativan and I really do not think that it was helping....I...
- Anyone taking Ativan? 5th May 2004
... Abby,
I take Ativan and my doctor told me I could take the same dosage ... would ask my doctor for something else since your Ativan 's aren't working as well. I told my doctor that my ... ativan 's don't work very well for me anymore and he gave...
- panic symptoms 5th May 2004
... panic...Ugh I can't take it anymore. I started the Ativan again and switched back to Zoloft. I am only taking ... 1mg Ativan , I think I could probably double that dose but am...
- Is it okay to only take the prescribed meds only sometimes? 3rd May 2004
... because their action is different than the valiums, ativan s..etc.
They're meant to be taken consistently ...
If you want to take a good med for on occasion, ativan , klonazipam or ilk are very good. They can be prescribed...
- What different ilnesses do you have? 23rd April 2004
... like you have been feeling better, I haden't taken my Ativan in awhile, then the other night it hit me again, not...
... am feeling better, although I did have to take an Ativan today, but never had a panic attack. (Thank goodness...
... concluded that I need something much stronger than Ativan ...its just not cutting it.
I can not stay asleep...
... and I had really bad dreams, so I switched over to Ativan and I was doing good on it and feeling really good...
... better for than the Paxil(what a nightmare). I do have Ativan , but seldom take it because I don't find it works...
- I'm back....... 23rd April 2004
... plane and started going I was okay. I did take the Ativan in place of the Xanax as the pdoc recommended and...
... my fear, because on the way back I didn't need the Ativan in order to fly. I felt fine. Our second flight...
... my fear, because on the way back I didn't need the Ativan in order to fly. I felt fine. Our second flight...
- Experience with Effexor XR 21st April 2004
... heart would not slow down for nothing, They gave me an ativan and it did nothing. The doc said it was the med and...
... to the effexor, carly obviously wasnt given enough ativan , a frequent problem, sadly
everyone reacts differently...
... Hi, I just wanted to say that I have taken xanax, Ativan , klonopin and none of them did jack for me, I have...
... the switch from the Effexor and the XR) and took one Ativan . It calmed me down pretty well.
My headaches could...
- need support from family or partner 17th April 2004
... everything to help myself, just not take the meds. I have ativan and valium in the cupboard but have never had one...
- best way to wean off Paxil? 16th April 2004
...
Does that sound reasonable??
I still have my Ativan for backup although don't want to use it if possible...
... klonopin. I had to do it slowly. Plus, you have the Ativan to back you up just in case. So, you say you are not...
- Long-term effects of Paxil, Lexapro, and/or Ativan 16th April 2004
... for a period. There could be a long-term effect of Ativan , called Benzo Protracted Withdrawal Syndrome. You...
... tolerance, tolerance withdrawals and dependancy of Ativan was the problem.
Because of the internet, I was ... prescribed.
Now, after a long protracted withdrawal from Ativan , I sleep every night and am back to my old habits...
... I don't think psych docs are any better; while in Ativan tolerance withdrawals(symptoms while still on the ... with me that is!).
He was all set to keep me on Ativan for life, even with the problems I was having. In...
... believe he did that to you. He wanted to keep you on Ativan ? That is truly amazing. Some doctors seem like they ... off the klonopin. Was it hard for you to get off the Ativan or are you still on it?
Chantel...
... up my double my dose ....I was already taking 2 mgs. Ativan ! That equals around 20 mgs. Valium! You see, I was ... with it. So to answer your question, yes, I am off Ativan but it was very hard for me with the tolerance and...
- My First Panic Attack 15th April 2004
... with me. They gave me valium first, then xanex, then ativan . I guess they figured they better give me something...
- Lexapro and Ativan 15th April 2004
... I used to take Lexapro with Ativan then switched the Ativan to Klonopin. Doctors usually...
- Medication question 12th April 2004
... question is regarding possible side effects of xanax or ativan . I've tried several SSRI's, but had to stop due to...
... question is regarding possible side effects of xanax or ativan . I've tried several SSRI's, but had to stop due to...
- panic attacks and drug addicts 5th April 2004
... see what he would of said about me when I was taking Ativan every 4 hours, LOL. I also want to add that I am completely...
- Sources of Anxiety and PD 4th April 2004
... mind down and get me out of that slump. The med ativan is also used for anxiety, I used it during my therapy...
- New Pdoc 1st April 2004
... from 1 mg twice a day to 2mg twice a day. And gave my Ativan for immediate relief from panic attacks......
... from 1 mg twice a day to 2mg twice a day. And gave my Ativan for immediate relief from panic attacks...
Join...
... doses, on waking and at lunchtime, and carry more, or ativan with me when out for any extra anxiety
the zoloft...
- ?? about CBT vs SSRI 28th March 2004
... everything else (I had a lot to deal with). I was using Ativan irregularly regularly for many years...but I'm now...
- Totally Losing My Mind...Please HELP 28th March 2004
... irrational things. I went to my doctor and he gave me Ativan , told me not to drink on paxil and that I should be ... good by the end of the week. I took 1 ativan that first day and that was it. Things did get better ... everything.
Now I am in sheer panic. I took an ativan yesterday. When I get anxious, I can't eat because...
... irrational things. I went to my doctor and he gave me Ativan , told me not to drink on paxil and that I should be ... good by the end of the week. I took 1 ativan that first day and that was it. Things did get better ... everything.
Now I am in sheer panic. I took an ativan yesterday. When I get anxious, I can't eat because...
... irrational things. I went to my doctor and he gave me Ativan , told me not to drink on paxil and that I should be ... good by the end of the week. I took 1 ativan that first day and that was it. Things did get better ... everything.
Now I am in sheer panic. I took an ativan yesterday. When I get anxious, I can't eat because ... crappy in the morning and obssessing about things. The ativan is great for obbessive compulsive disorder which most...
- Need Help Advice Anxiety is Stronger than I. 27th March 2004
... longer doing the job. During an ER trip I was given ativan and it seemed to make me comfortable.
Here are ... my thoughts
Ativan or Valuim<...
... I am on Lexapro and Ativan and it has helped me very much with generalized anxiety...
... longer doing the job. During an ER trip I was given ativan and it seemed to make me comfortable.
Here are ... my thoughts
Ativan or Valuim<...
... said the klonopin is not working and that you tried ativan . I was also on ativan and it is a good med. If it...
- please please someone help!!!!!!!!!!! 27th March 2004
... trying to control it. i could really use a valume or ativan right now but i dont have a way unless goingto the...
... trying to control it. i could really use a valume or ativan right now but i dont have a way unless goingto the...
- I need an escape..... 26th March 2004
... pains....what kind of medication will help me? I have ativan and that seems to work for awhile but how long do ... hormone related....any comments? Also..can I take ativan everyday? My DR. never said not to...he said take...
... helped for me but some people are different.and yes the ativan does work really good. but it is very addictive, i...
... ativan is a valium type med and whilst useful, is risky taken ... should be tried because these can work better than ativan for stress and fears, with no dependancy problems...
- Thinking about giving Paxil the boot 25th March 2004
... tried Effexor, Zoloft, Paxil and on top of all that, Ativan . Nothing worked...I feel hopeless. I did however...
... low, then upping it may start it working properly
ativan is a valium type med and will always help if you take...
- KayT, are you OK? 18th March 2004
... worn off by the time I get up. I've never been on ativan , but xanax makes me shakey like that. Thanks for...
... worn off by the time I get up. I've never been on ativan , but xanax makes me shakey like that. Thanks for...
... connection..........whatever the reason the pdoc gave me Ativan and advised me to take it in the am to replace the ... Xanax..........his reasoning is that Ativan does not last as long and will wear off without giving ... Xanax.........I am going to try and wing it w/out the Ativan (I know, I'm a fool) If I can't do it I will take ... the Ativan..........anyone have Ativan work for them and does it wear off fast??
Better...
- Symptoms of Panic-In your back? 18th March 2004
... effexor for 2 months, and now Paxil. I was given Ativan to take at the beginning of the spells but they didn ... have atleast eased a bit.
I am now weaning off the Ativan -which is hell all on its own.
I do get panic attacks...
- Panic Attack/Anxiety or Side Effects from the medication ? 17th March 2004
... but I am wondering if it because I am weaning off Ativan . Today the shakes aren't as bad but def. still there ... know benzos are suppose to help, but I have taken Ativan now for a month or so and have never noticed feeling...
... but I am wondering if it because I am weaning off Ativan . Today the shakes aren't as bad but def. still there ... know benzos are suppose to help, but I have taken Ativan now for a month or so and have never noticed feeling ... you just have to weigh the good against the bad.
Ativan didn't do a thing for me. I can't even begin to list...
- Hi, Im New Here, I Have Panic and Anxiety 17th March 2004
... life and is less addictive. I took xanex first, then ativan , then klonopin. I took the klonopin for about 4 months...
... etc.
I have heard through many many people that Ativan and Klonipin is very good for panic also, but since...
... etc.
I have heard through many many people that Ativan and Klonipin is very good for panic also, but since...
- Done with lexapro..wellbutrin help PLEASE! 16th March 2004
... gain. You may ask your Dr. if you could have some ativan for occasional use....NO SIDE EFFECTS for me at all...
- Help with xanax, what is this pill? 13th March 2004
... not best but i can reach orgasm still.I have tried ativan , klonipin and many others also to help when the attack ... makes me feel "funny". Does this pill work well ?with ativan and others i feel drugged and sleepy.I am having my...
... not best but i can reach orgasm still.I have tried ativan , klonipin and many others also to help whe the attack ... makes me feel "funny". Does this pill work well ?with ativan and others i feel drugged and sleepy.I am having my...
... xanax, ativan and klonapin are all benzo or valium type meds, they...
... xanax, ativan and klonapin are all benzo or valium type meds, they...
... the chair long enough. i have been before and taken ativan , gotten in chair and got right back up and left! I...
- another panic attack.. really need some advice 9th March 2004
... valuim type drugs don't do much for me.. I've tried ativan in the past, didn't seem to have much of an effect...
- Propranolol for Panic Attacks 8th March 2004
... drugs, and hence very addictive but very effective), Ativan and Paxil (there are others, but these are the more ... common ones). I've been on both Xanax and Ativan (on and off, more off than on) and find that they...
... drugs, and hence very addictive but very effective), Ativan and Paxil (there are others, but these are the more ... common ones). I've been on both Xanax and Ativan (on and off, more off than on) and find that they...
