- managing withdrawal and grief 10th June 2003
... outlook he taught me so much about life. I too took Ativan when I couldnt get what I call the "chickenbone" out...
- Just stopped Norco,Need serious help! 10th June 2003
... have a painkiller in the neurontin, I took a bit of Ativan for anxiety and restless leg thing which I didnt get...
- how much longer with the withdrawls from percocet 10-325 7th June 2003
... over the counter muscle relaxant or a little bit of Ativan from your doc it calms your nerves and anxiety and...
- Question on Sleeping for Y'all 6th June 2003
... watched 7 hours tick by before i fell asleep,i have ativan and it works but i wont allow myself to do it every...
... healthboards.com/ubb/wink.gif[/img] ). I have only tried Ativan for sleeping and it worked great for me. I wish I...
... sleep I can get without the aide of something like Ativan is like gold. Thanks...
- Antidepressants, Meth & Pot 6th June 2003
... experince with them can tell you but I was put on Ativan for anxiety and it was great. So if the anti depressant ... doesnt work maybe you can ask about the Ativan . Good luck and God bless you and your son.
Autumn...
- will this work? 3rd June 2003
... hmm what about ativan to help sleep ...i get it prescribed for anxiety attacks...
... In my own experience, I have found that Ativan WILL put you to sleep. I actually have 15 one mg ... bottle precribed for my alcohol detox. I detoxed with Ativan before, they DID put me to sleep. From shaking like ... the opiate detox. My factr sheet that came with my Ativan sript states that Ativan is used to sedate people ... to sound asleep in about an hour after taking 2mg Ativan . This is not a medicine to play araound with. Lots...
... earlier reply was incomplete so here I am again. Ativan is a benzodiazepine and so is Xanax. Benzos sedate ... and induce sleep. In my own experience I found that Ativan is stronger than Valium, and of course valium is much ... this moment. I'm no doctor, but I suggest taking the Ativan for no longer that 7 consecutive days. G'Luck to...
... Jason1976 is right. Ativan will put you to sleep. I have it for occasional sleeplessn...
- just a question? 3rd June 2003
... of coke as i said on that one post i am prescribed ativan for painic attacks that i began to get after my daughter ... with codein ...would that do it . like i said tho the ativan is a rareity i get 50 at a time and they'll last me...
- just a thought 27th May 2003
... darvocets to take the edge off, maybe some xannax or ativan for help with sleep. Be patient with him, it will...
- I give my best friend up. Help!! 27th May 2003
... maybe an over the counter sleep aid or perscription Ativan (what I have used before and it works great) And finally...
- What Next..... 27th May 2003
... on a bit long after 7 days. Did you take Xanax or Ativan for the anxiety? I know detoxing causes high blood...
- Wd's are coming PART 2 26th May 2003
... days straight.
Xanax and beer to replace Lortabs.
Ativan for 3 days to replace beer.
I am always trading one ... cravings, which took care of the Opiate cravings, then Ativan for 3 days to get rid of the beer cravings. Then...
... www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img] you do know Ativan and Xanax are both benzo's right? I am not sure if...
... Hello Autumn,
Yepp, both Xanax and Ativan are Benzodiazepines, pretty addictive stuff. I have ... around with them over the years but only when WDing. Ativan is definetly stronger than Xanax, Ativan can knock...
... good work
Jason- How you doin? Broken the xannax, ativan , booze cycle yet? I feel lucky to have never developed...
- back from hell 26th May 2003
... have taken a bit to many sleeping pills and Xanax or Ativan . I used Ativan to help me sleep I took one 1mg pill...
- where's Jason??? 24th May 2003
... Benzodiazepine) will help sleep come to you. Valium, Ativan , Xanax, Librium, Klonopin), they are all about the...
- Serotonin 24th May 2003
... could set your watch by them but with the help of Ativan as needed I havent had an attack in over 4 months ... and havent touched an Ativan in that amount of time either. So what do you think...
- 5 DAYS CLEAN & COUNTING 15th May 2003
... symptoms are you?? If you can get your hands on some Ativan through your doc they help ALOT so goes advil and...
- Don't you just love Veggies? 15th May 2003
... my pain while I was there. I am sorry you cant take Ativan it got me through mine at the time...Ativan, Immodium...
- WD's are coming.... 14th May 2003
... and allow sleep, and I laso have a small stash of Ativan (prescribed from a doctor back in February when I...
... monster with alcohol, it is too powerful.
Just use the Ativan and Xanex, but be careful, you are going to want relief...
... of going through withdrawals but having Valium or Ativan or Xanax reserved for sleep? Were you able to sleep...
... jason...I do not know about the ativan but had a bad experience with xanax while detoxing...
... painkillers just to prove I could do it I did take Ativan for the anxiety and the sleep and it did work. BUT...
... beers a day is a little much dont you think? I used Ativan for anxiety and sleep when I had my anxiety attacks ... an attack in almost 4 months and havent touched an Ativan in that long either.
If someone can detox without...
- Detox Question 11th May 2003
... question:
Most doctors will either prescribe Librium or Ativan . Both of these medicines are called Benzopiazepines ... addicted to Benzopiazepines (Valium, Xanax, Librium, Ativan , Klonopin) because the withdrawals from these are...
- Am I dying or is it all in my head? 1st May 2003
... diagnosed me with having panic attacks and prescribed Ativan . Well my mom had me go to my hometown doctor and get ... follow up with my neuro and told him I didn't like the Ativan because while it did make me calmer, it didn't stop...
- Effexor XR Withdrawls 17th April 2003
... the Effexor and I said no way, cold turkey. I got Ativan for the anxiety and it helped me sleep too, other...
- Clean for 2 days, need support 16th April 2003
... Advil or something for your aches and pains and I used Ativan for sleep and anxiety when I Wd before. I was lucky...
- hello new here 7th April 2003
... headaches and body aches. Immodium AD for the ummm Runs , Ativan for the Panic and Anxiety it was a MUST for me and...
- I feel so alone in the real world. 4th April 2003
... let me tell you that was fun lol. I had some of my Ativan with me and I went out and bought some Immodium and...
- hydrocodone withdrawl 29th March 2003
... runs, tylenol for the headaches and achey joints and Ativan for the anxiety and I bought and energy drink to try...
- i need support 21st March 2003
... withdrawl it was awful. I used alot of Immodium and 1mg of Ativan once a day. I was depressed also and I didnt remember...
- I BURIED MY HUSBAND YESTERDAY... 21st March 2003
... Im Bipolar and the aneixty sucks without Zanax and Ativan but I will be fine and so will you, I pray for your...
- "like being chased by wild dogs" withdrawl 6th March 2003
... not sleep for six nights despite heavy sedation (3mg ativan ). I felt like I was losing my mind.My wife new and...
... tripled and I ended up taking alot of immodium and Ativan for sleep but I stopped taking them for 2 weeks to...
... not sleep for six nights despite heavy sedation (3mg ativan ). I felt like I was losing my mind.My wife new and...
- 8 nights .... 5th March 2003
... enough time to become dependant on just one. I was on Ativan for my anxiety attacks and when they were nightly...
... get tired at the right time. I used to take half an Ativan to get me tired but that stopped working and I didnt...
- since my last post,4 days ago 4th February 2003
... night he was asleep before 7pm with the help of ativan . tonight he is out drinking, it is really bad...
- Effexor Withdrawals- Need HELP Now!! 9th December 2002
... through now. My MD was gracious and prescribed me ativan for anxiety, compazine for vomiting and immodium for...
- Another Xanax ? 26th November 2002
... you have no idea how bad it can be. I have been on Ativan since them, even after 2 years of therapy to try to ... get rid of the panic attacks. My dosage of Ativan has been between 1 mg to 3 mg per day, and I will ... you really need the Xanax, which is very similar to Ativan , why try to quit? If it is not abused and is taken...
- panic/anxiety in recovery 6th November 2002
... Ask for Ativan that is non narcotic. I know at my last visit my...
- losing all hope...please help 31st October 2002
... so long-(27 years). My drugs of choice were Xanax, Ativan and chase them down with alcohol.
just a thought...
- Differences in painkillers-An Intro 9th October 2002
... cause death doesn't mean it WILL. Some people take 10 Ativan a day and drink all day long with no problems. There ... was one case of a person taking 1 Ativan and having a glass of wine and dying. So you just...
- New and Scared..... 1st October 2002
... have been on Effexor since April and I have been On Ativan for about 2 years now. I am suppose to take 3 a day...
- How does clonidine work? 26th September 2002
... It's also habit-forming, like xanax and ativan ....
- prescription pain meds, worried about addiction potential 21st August 2002
... really like to detox from pills, get hooked on benzo's ( Ativan , Valium, Xanax, etc.). That is the worst thing in...
- Tim/Mary/dexox, alcoholic, and a little historu of what got us to this point. 9th July 2002
... is to continue with the Wellbutrin SR/400 md daily, Ativan for anxiety and it's calming effect, and a drug that...
- Update on Alcoholic/suicidal hubby 7th July 2002
... some bags and went to visit. They are giving him Ativan for anxiety and another drug that's supposed to take...
- activan recovery 24th March 2002
... Hello,
Are there anyone who is recovering from ativan use?
I would appreciate any experiences or advices...
... Carrie
I too take ativan . Have for over two years now. Alot of days I can...
... without it. I read somewhere in the web reducing the ativan by small incremental dosage is very safe. I just...
... are doing well! You sound happier too. I take the ativan mostly just 1 mg at night with ambien. I don't know...
... as this one.
Many there will have experience woth Ativan and withdrawal.
Good to hear you are doing well.
Eggie...
- Lortab Addiction 18th November 2001
... had to detox for 10 days, I was so strrung out on Ativan adn alcohol and then I voluntarily remained in the...
- GHB Addiction 15th October 2001
... gotten me through the withdrawls is either xanax or ativan , which unfortunalty are also addictive, and I dont...
- DC'ing xanax...HELP! 29th September 2001
... one for another.
After awhile I got strung out on Ativan and I had to go to detox for 10 days. That and alcohol...
- I need help with ativan withdrawl 6th September 2001
... taking action to slowly withdraw. I, myself have taken ativan daily and I did this for 1 year or so! As I became ... longer require this. I was actually prescribed the ativan for sleep and grief when my Dad died and even though...
... for 10 days actually. I became very strung out on Ativan and Xanax. I got off Xanax by myself and then went ... to Ativan and then I started drinking on top of that. I would ... altering for 27 years. The last and final things were Ativan and alcohol.
It has been my experience that pharmacists...
... Nomore ativan - yikes - there is nothing fun about coming off of ... the probability of seizures, you can discontinue the ativan altogether. Once you've totally discontinued (and...
... Hello everyone. Just so you know, I've been on and off ativan with no problems at all. Just wean yourself! Benzos ... , can have terrible side effects coming off them! Ativan is the only pill that works for me for my anxiety ... anything cold turkey without side affects. At least ativan isn't playing with the chemicals in your brain, its ... but I personally have never had a problem coming off ativan , just make sure you wean! Good luck Wendy...
... you're going through. I was recently addicted to Ativan too. My addiction had progressed to the point that ... 1mg. tablets per day. I went through a total of 300 ativan in about a 2 1/2 week period.
This is how I detoxed...
- Paxil Withdraws 23rd July 2001
... point of pacing bak and forth.. Was finally place on Ativan to ease the effects. Every time that you move your ... and others were tried with me. Effexor +Celexa = Ativan worked bes for me. D=pending on the time on the Paxil...
- I need information PLEASE! 11th July 2001
... a script for some Dilantin and gave her a shot of Ativan and I took her home about 30 minutes later. I did...
- Afrin Addiction 25th February 2001
... heard helps you sleep or an OTC sleep aid or some Ativan . I am sorry I cant be of more help maybe someone else...
- LORAZEPAM ADDICTION 24th January 2001
... twenties and took a variety of benzo's (lorazepam, ativan , valium) and a variety of anti-depressants for a couple...
