- Ativan/Lorazepam is a benzo - excuses and confused 3rd August 2005
... time I went in to psychological withdrawal, was given Ativan /Lorazepam which is a benzo - medications I want no ... kick the Vicodin once more and hopefully get off the Ativan .
My question: am I fooling myself, detoxing a VERY ... (10mg a day), then 'switching' to another benzo - Ativan ? The doctor gave his ok, but what about my ok, and...
... kfly,
Giving a person Ativan after detoxing from Xanax & other benzo's sounds just ... you off of the Xanax too quickly and that is why the Ativan ? I would ask him your questions about the Ativan...
... knew I de-toxed off of Xanax, then goes and gives me Ativan . Yes, I could have and should have said absolutely ... inpatient doc nor my outside doc is weaning me off the Ativan , in fact, I saw my doc just yesterday and she just ... thought I would get addicted, first Klonopin, then Ativan , then Xanax was the topper - great med to take the...
- The Thomas Recipe - Where is it? 21st July 2005
... like valium (recommended), klonopin, librium, xanax, ativan (etc). So, if you have any relatives that can help ... will need first:
As many Valium, Xanax, Librium, Ativan , Klonopin as you can get your hands on
First Day...
- Opiate Conversion 19th July 2005
... the dr visit I have not taken any pain meds only the ativan to control my anxiety. I don't want to go back to ... now. I feel so horrible and sad and dizzy(from the ativan ). Does any one have any advice on how to relieve some ... taken them selves oof the meds with the assistance off ativan ? PLEASE HELP! :)
cmz...
... far for me has been the anxiety. i don't have the ativan to help with that. you should do fine with the help ... of the ativan . SOOOOOOOO take a deep breath and just jump in. the...
... still having the anxiety big-time regardless of the ativan . Now I'm just confused and dizzy on top of it all...
... for withdrawel? What should I do? I've been taking ativan but all that does is make me drunk. It doesn't change...
- Question:; "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES"; can alchohol DT's really be like that? 18th July 2005
... but then she was taking some drug (I think it was Ativan maybe) which supposidly can ensure that you dont get...
- vicodin and lorazepam-plze help!!!!! 14th July 2005
... It is ativan . You need to be tapered off of them. They are very...
... the same question about taking a teeny tiny amt of ativan through the ambien withdrawal, but ended up not trying...
- First day of the rest of my life? 13th July 2005
... yesterday. They put me on gabapentin 400mg and I'll take ativan 1mg at night for the next 5 nights.
Anyway, wanted...
- Help with Ambien Withdrawal 11th July 2005
... going through phases of deciding to take a tiny amt of ativan . I know that's a really bad idea....
... I thought I was withdrawing from ativan after only 8 days, but today I consulted with 3 pharmacists...
... I thought I was withdrawing from ativan after only 8 days, but today I consulted with 3 pharmacists...
... you have, though. I wanted so bad to take a little ativan to take the edge off while I was withdrawing, but...
... presribed this medication. First Ambien, then xanax, then ativan . They are all benzo's just have different half lives...
... the spiders in my house, so I took a huge dose of ativan . :)
And now I have Mick Jagger singing "Mother...
- Addicted to Ativan after 8 days use? 9th July 2005
... Hi-
im also on ativan ..for panic disorder-
im very surprised you'd be having...
... better than I had in weeks. I am withdrawing from the Ativan , even though it was a small dose, I think it was because...
... in a row.
This is to help break the insomnia.
The ativan made you feel better-as it calms you-and also has...
... sufferd from panic attacks and anxity. and I took ativan for over 3 years And yes it is addictive and if you ... That is what helped me and it is not as addicive as ativan . also Zoloft will help to and it is non addicive...
... I was Addicted to Ativan for 4 years! I was up to 14 mgs a day and then quit ... have been on every drug this is why I am here but Ativan was definately the worst! Good luck and I will try...
- withdrawal question 8th July 2005
... straight, and my loser doctor put me on a benzo called ativan . I wish I never heard of ativan to say the least...
... and it is just getting ridiculous.
ADP831~What is Ativan ? I have heard of it, but don't know what it is. ...
- HELP-Headaches 7th July 2005
... with my body aches tremendously. He also put me on Ativan so I could sleep. My cravings aren't there, but I...
- Advice Please...and a Cheer or Two would be good!! 4th July 2005
... that's when I go for my run. My Dr. also put me on Ativan to help me sleep. As most everyone on here I was only ... and I have to be there at 5-6 a.m. I have heard the Ativan can be addicting also, but he assurred me it would...
- My appt. with the "sub" Dr. - SCAM! 29th June 2005
... narcotic called "Darvocet" and for your comfort, some " Ativan " at night.
And I say, "What do you think I am? I ... know what Darvocet is and Ativan is - I could buy that myself! I've been through 12...
... that office DID sound whackier than US!
Darvocet and ativan ...HAH, don't they know that junkies "know" their medicine...
... could give me anything and they wanted to give me an ativan . I ate them as breath mints on the streets. I called...
- Positive Experience with Suboxone... 22nd June 2005
... other meds. Provigil (for energy), Clonidine, and Ativan (sleep). The first few days off the sub were not...
- Withdrawl Side Effects..Clorazepate/clonazapam 5th June 2005
... clonazapam withdrawal. i was addicted to lorazapam( ativan ) for many years and still am but about 2 years ago ... clonazapam for the taper because it lasts alot longer than ativan . i think i tried to do it too fast but i don't think ... stays with you for a long time. had to go back to ativan for severe anxiety and panic attacks. good luck
...
... handle the situation. i am completely dependent on ativan but have built up such a tolerance that no longer...
- Wow This Is Sad!! 1st June 2005
... resultant anxiety attacks. The doctor started me on some Ativan , which I was able to manage well on with just prn...
- Detox Recipe for Opiates 27th May 2005
... like valium (recommended), klonopin, librium, xanax, ativan (etc). So, if you have any relatives that can help ... will need first:
As many Valium, Xanax, Librium, Ativan , Klonopin as you can get your hands on
First Day...
- benzo withdrawal 23rd May 2005
... problem. Have been on massive amounts of benzos--- ativan , valium --many others I cant remember (part of problem ... but cant sleep. Question--should I restart at least ativan and do a slower taper off? Is ambien or flexeril...
... all these with a pharmacy--librium, valium, vicodin, ativan , benedryl,flexeril, ambien, (probably others I cant...
- Im back...Sort of.... 16th May 2005
... talk to her comfortably. In the mean time, I have ativan to take if I need it.
So sorry for the long post...
- The Psychological Wrestling Match 9th May 2005
... smoke on occassion-and take my prescribed ADS and ativan ..i was told in AA-i wasn't "clean"-by there standards...
- Tomas Detox Recipe......TwinnLynn 4th May 2005
... like valium (recommended), klonopin, librium, xanax, ativan (etc). So, if you have any relatives that can help ... will need first:
As many Valium, Xanax, Librium, Ativan , Klonopin as you can get your hands on
First Day...
- It's out in the open...now what? 29th April 2005
... hi diva i know nothing on suboxone,but ativan was prescribed to me in an Er once to help withdrawl ... .............i now take ativan for anxiety,but you have to be careful with benzos...
- Help 26th April 2005
... am having to give her at least 4 a day along with ativan and she is still miserable. I am starting to think...
- I'm Back From the Doctor 25th April 2005
... my new Dr. He called me in some Klonidine and some Ativan and that helped QUITE a bit. I was even able to sleep...
- Clonidin 24th April 2005
... turkey. The gave her a very small taper and gave her 3 ativan pills for hs. Has anyones doctor gave them clonidin...
- Mr. Grateful! Where are you?? 24th April 2005
... I feel like totall *** today. Mr Dr called in ativan and klondine to get me thru till tomorroe. I just...
- Panic Attacks 10 Days After Quitting Marijuana PLEASE READ. 8th April 2005
... he is a longtime trusted friend. They gave me a few ativan at the hospital and I have been taking them and they ... drugs again. I whish I didnt even have to take these ativan s but without them I would be going completey crazy...
... Yep, only way I can handle withdrawals is ativan too...last time I did that took the ativan and then ... thanks for the message...I thought no one else used ativan for that reason. It is like dope in a pill. And...
... he is a longtime trusted friend. They gave me a few ativan at the hospital and I have been taking them and they ... drugs again. I whish I didnt even have to take these ativan s but without them I would be going completey crazy...
- Going to in-house detox in a few days and don't know what to expect!!! Help! 21st March 2005
... detox last year he was given at first 2 darvocet 1 ativan then slowly tapered to none at all. First few nights...
- Alcoholics Please Help Me 16th March 2005
... years im 29 was drinking a case a beer a day on top of ativan and xanax to deal with the panic attacks tell it got...
- Abruptly Stopping Ambien, Dangerous? 15th March 2005
... receptors like benzos do. Benzos are xanax, valium, ativan , klonipin, and others. The protocol for detoxing...
... get any high or any mood change with using valium, ativan , klonopin etc and so they dont abuse - use as indicted...
- Well, I never thought I'd be on this board 11th March 2005
... and if you have it available a few days supply of ativan or similar nerve pills .............but rememeber...
... had it before during withdrawl and like i said the ativan are great., I had to go to the er once during withdrawl...
- Newcome needs advice 10th March 2005
... and achy legs are the worst for me.......I have used Ativan b4 to withdrawl off of opiates..didnt have it this ... time though. Anyway Ativan or similar nerve pills help but remember the can get...
- Cleaning Up 8th March 2005
... days now. In its place he has put me on some low dose ativan for a couple weeks. I feel like crap. I'm tired, it ... m not taking the hydro or because I am taking the ativan ?
Any thoughts?...
... 14years at least) i have had the craps - seriously. ativan - from what i read that stuff can be pretty bad also...
... the doctor will give you something to stop it.
The ativan wouldn't be causing the runs, but maybe the nausea...
- Is there an ultram alternative? 3rd March 2005
... reaches it's max and I have to take something. I do have ativan and skelaxin(?). Or being I just take 1 a day should...
- My vicoden detox... 3rd March 2005
... and dirrerha. Is that part of it or is that from the Ativan the doctor put me on to get through the next two weeks...
... everytime I went into withdrawls, so I don't think its the Ativan ....
- Think I am addicted to Lorsapam ? 1st March 2005
... and the only one that seems to work is
Lorsapam ( Ativan ).
I feel like I am having attacks almost on a daily...
... story on the internet. She had a horrible time with Ativan ....
... I take ativan and did not even know it was addicting. I take it ... addicted to Klonapin, its not the same medication as ativan ....
... Sorry....I thought is was ativan . Both are pretty much the same drug but they have...
- Questions on quiting cd from Hydros 15th February 2005
... I have leg cramps and insomnia. But I did pick my Ativan .....to which I am not addicted and this I am sure...
... Be careful with the Ativan . Use it ONLY for a short period of time. That stuff...
- Are you addicted to Zopiclone? 14th February 2005
... house so my physiatrist had me taking the Sercquel, ativan , and clorazapam. I was a mess, so my physiatrist ... kidneys, then the doctor took away the imitrex, the ativan (gradually) and of course the zopiclone, which led...
- Please respond I need some advice 7th February 2005
... again. I never liked benzos, I have only taken some ativan in the past when I fly and the last time I flew was...
- Suboxone Experiences 25th January 2005
... next taper, and so on, 'til none? Is it safe to take Ativan on this (I have some very anxious moments!) Also...
- suboxone/headaches.. 24th January 2005
... anyone take benzos as well as the sub??
I take .5 ativan in the A.M.-now that im down to 2 mgs-im not that ... been dealing w/ panic disorder since i was a kid..and ativan works.
Im not in a hurry to go off them-but i suppose...
- Where Is Wannabeclean 19th January 2005
... stuck with the cold turkey way and e prescribed me ativan , that chlodine (sp?), in the pill form, though, not...
- Hi Everyone I am new here and would like to join in your support 10th January 2005
... least an hr. or two afterwards.
I am also prescribed ativan for anxiety attacks-and take .5 mgs in the morning...
- Hi Im Jeff 18th December 2004
... Heat rub and a couple of HOT baths. I took 2mg of Ativan to try and sleep...best I could do was 2 hours and...
... with Imodium for the stomach cramps. Also Im using Ativan to help sleep, but it just lasts for a few hours....
- Miserable..can't do it anymore... 14th December 2004
... did have severe panic-before and after sub-i take ativan for that-and it works very well-even a .5 once a day...
- Forged Prescriptions - CAUGHT and I'm scared!!! 9th December 2004
... that will help. Stay away from benzos(xanax, valium, ativan , etc.)....
- Tramadol HCL as an anti-anxiety? 5th December 2004
... term benzodiapine therapy may be of some use to you.. ativan is great for panic..but these are tough to go off...
- Tramadol withdrawls, please help!!!!! 1st December 2004
... panic will go away- like the other writer said he has ativan that would really help. Although addictive too, if...
- My story about addiction 29th November 2004
... that he could. The doctor had also perscribed him Ativan and Phenobarbital to assist him with detox. However...
- pain associated with withdrawls? 25th November 2004
... only take them for the withdrawals you will be fine! Ativan /lorazepam. Ativan is a benzodiazepine and mild tranquilizer...
- help 21st November 2004
... what are the effects of ativan withdraw ?thanks...
- ativan 20th November 2004
... Hello rs-
Good mornin'..
I have been on ativan for over a year now..
Please don't stop on your own ... you should taper down in dose-before you come off..
Ativan is a strong med..all benzodiapines need to be slowly...
- Hi it's Julie 10th November 2004
... took the last sub. For W/D's I took pheno barbital, ativan , quinum, bentyl, wore a clonidine patch, and took...
... took the last sub. For W/D's I took pheno barbital, ativan , quinum, bentyl, wore a clonidine patch, and took...
- ativan 8th November 2004
... I am also on ativan -but 2 mgs..per day..i am dependant on ativan after ... addiction issues-(lovely-eh?)
And i must admit-the ativan has given me freedom from agoraphobia(couldn't drive ... 3mgs a day for most people i know that are prescribed ativan .
talk to your doctor and tell them how you are feeling...
- Ativan (Lorazepam) 2nd November 2004
... careful with it. Benzos(the family of drugs that Ativan is in) can creep up on you. It is easy to take a...
- To fisherman and octomon 29th October 2004
... Did your doc give you a benzo(xanax valium librium ativan klonopin) or a sleeping med???? the benzos take away...
- LisaaHUbb, Twinlynn, Dallas Alice, Rosie?? 28th October 2004
... first few days, and bentyl, clonidine, quinine, and ativan . I was slugish and unable to attend classes the first...
- Years after Ecstasy Use.... 27th October 2004
... drugs stemming from Coke to heroin, alcohol, pot and Ativan . I have never tried E and after seeing the effects...
- Hey Guys 22nd October 2004
... sober years. My last addiction I cut, - no rehab was Ativan . God I miss my Ativan...Went back to heavy binge ... not to go to the doctors and say '' I haven't had Ativan in a long time, but I am going through stress because...
- Caring about an addict (Long one but please read) 17th October 2004
... am so confused and fragile I want to take some more Ativan ...but I am going out for a walk so I stay strong....
- Addicted and I Abuse my Boyfriend Terribly Help Me 13th October 2004
... Hi There,
I have realized that if I am not doing Ativan and drinking, I am smoking pot and drinking. I used...
- suboxone taper/detox-post experiences... 23rd September 2004
... sub..but-i think they would make me detox from the ativan too...im afraid of taking on both substances at once...
- Xanax 19th September 2004
... tolerance to the prescribed dose my doctor gave me of ATivan . It simply stopped working at all, and then after...
... Xanax and the other benzos, which include Klonopin, Ativan , and Valium, are more targeted. The are directed at...
... Xanax and the other benzos, which include Klonopin, Ativan , and Valium, are more targeted. The are directed at...
- Goodbye Everyone! Im Off to Rehab! 17th September 2004
... first few days, and bentyl, clonidine, quinine, and ativan . I was slugish and unable to attend classes the first...
- I Think My Husband is Addicted to Benzodiazepines 17th September 2004
... function and it just wears him out. He has been on Ativan and Inderal together for a few years which was just...
- Ultram (Tramadol) ? 12th September 2004
... worse than any of the tranquilizers, ever! (along with Ativan , I understand.)
By the way, BIG congratulations on...
- To All New Suboxone Users 10th September 2004
... coffee around 2-3 oclock for a pickup..i also take ativan for panic disorder(i had one yesterday-in the morning...
- Day 12 still feel shakey 2nd September 2004
... although I did have it at my disposal. I took some ativan to get by the worse of it. This has been the hardest...
- Need advice ASAP! I am freaking out 1st September 2004
... but I am freaking out. First, a hospital took me off Ativan cold turkey. Nightmare of all nightmares. Second, ... similar experience? It is so scary. Second, I was on Ativan and that just seemed to not be working like it used...
... Ashton Manual which is a guide to quitting benzos. The Ativan is safer than the Xanax. Xanax and Klonipin are the ... to knock it back down with benzos. Stick with the Ativan for now until you can find a doc who'll help you switch...
- Dallas Through the Looking Glass and What She Found There... 27th August 2004
... friends too-agoraphobic-etc..but i am-for real..the ativan helped me relax enough to drive my car-and go to the...
- Day 9 off Suboxone 27th August 2004
... think no more of it than a blood pressure pill. Zanex, Ativan and those all give me a buzz and I could easily develop...
- I messed up 18th August 2004
... knock people out. She called in a prescription of 10 ativan to help me sleep at night, she said the same as you...
... Daddy-O,
Be wary of the Ativan . The benzos will offer some calm but they have their ... can become another nightmare. If you take all the Ativan don't go back for more.
Relapse...a springboard...
... agree with your DR., when it comes to Clonidine and Ativan but this is were folks can agree to disagree and she...
... scared. I'll pray for you.
Keep an eye on the Ativan . Usually opioid addicts don't get addicted to benzos...
... route as I do not want anymore drugs. I have taken ativan before when I fly (I hate flying since 9-11, and was ... never crazy about it) I have not taken ativan in over a year being that I have not flown since then ... . I have no tendency to abuse ativan in that it makes me very tired. I am going to be good...
- please help.. my sister is addicted to vicodin..! 18th August 2004
... they have her right now on 30 mg of methadone daily, ativan , ambien & paxil. she's so drugged she can't even...
- I seriously fear I am losing my mind 16th August 2004
... clinic for alcohol abuse. At the time they took my Ativan and made me cold turkey it. A total nightmare. I can ... anyone has taken me off all the meds and started up Ativan again. The thought was to stabilize me and eventually ... take me off Ativan very slowly this time. Well, I went off the zyprexa...
... it. But if you are truly, clinically depressed.... ativan is only going to mask those feelings. However, if...
- Need Help Please...Withdrawls 11th August 2004
... way you could get a week off and check in?
I am on ativan -2 mgs..and i know what im up against-altho i don't ... these till im off the suboxone completely..and the ativan has stopped the panic attacks/agoraphobia-ive had...
- alcohol withdrawal- HELP! 3rd August 2004
... do this on his own.
I am pretty sure they give ativan to prevent seizing in treatment centers. Is there...
