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General Health board

I just want help! 18th December 2007
... me, other than I was super wound up. He prescribed Lorazepam (0.5mg) and I took it once or twice a day for a week ... today and I don't know if it is withdrawal from the Lorazepam (Ativan it is also called), sheer anxiety from me...
... attacks. and now i have them all the time. he have me Lorazepam to take when i had them. then it would calm me down...
any idea what this could be? 6th July 2005
... and my blood pressure - 160/100. I was given some Lorazepam (Ativan) to "calm me down" and was promptly sent home...
SPACINESS - Please, help! 26th June 2003
... Zoloft (tried Celexa before) for depression, as well as Lorazepam occasionally as needed. I'm also probably forgetting...

Acid Reflux board

Throat spasms-plain LPR or LPR w/a bit of withdrawl from another prescription drug? 29th June 2007
... that was making these spasms happen or is it from a Lorazepam withdrawl? I would have these jittery spasms at night...
Sensations in head-LPR related? 17th May 2007
... diagnosed me with having panic disorder and put me on Lorazepam . I really felt like I would become better but I still ... have a slight question though-is it ok to take one Lorazepam during the day to calm myself? I can only take Nexium...
What does an esophageal spasm feel like? 11th February 2007
... new. ;) I have esophageal spasms and I am also on Lorazepam for it and Reglan. I was fine just two months ago ... to get off the meds but don't know how. I can take Lorazepam forever! Two doctors have told me to go to a pscychatrist...
I just do not understand.....will it ever stop 25th July 2006
... day long. On second thought maybe something like lorazepam (sp) might help. It is a muscle relaxant but also...
Extra saliva with GERD?? 30th March 2005
... mouth ulcers from time to time. I also take Xanax and Lorazepam but even when I don't take these drugs, for up to...

ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder board

Husband has ADHD please help 15th March 2007
... and Wellbutin. I take effexor and wellbutin and Lorazepam . I just starting taking Lorazepam and sleeping pills...
... and Wellbutin. I take effexor and wellbutin and Lorazepam . I just starting taking Lorazepam and sleeping pills...
Adderall, Seroquil, and Clomidine? 31st August 2006
... years. I take Adderall XR 25mg, Zoloft 200mg (AM) and Lorazepam (same as Clonidine) .5mg, Seroquel 200mg, Lithium...
Quick answer needed........ 4th August 2006
... Zoloft, Adderall, (AM), Lithium, Seroquel,Topomax, and Lorazepam (PM). It took me 7 years and 24 meds to get totally...
How dare the doctor treat me this way? 20th September 2004
... don�t need it, stop taking it�, (I have been taking lorazepam almost daily for 4 YEARS!) then he said he wanted...

Addiction & Recovery board

Help on what to expect? 10th February 2008
... I am on day 5 of no lorazepam . I started to ween myself down a few months ago and...
I am addicted to Ativan 31st October 2007
... CENTER]:)[COLOR="Purple"] The old lady is hooked on Lorazepam - manifested by chem. induced impulse control disorder ... outbursts. She never exhibits this behavior without Lorazepam ; she is under no pressure/anxiety to take it, but ... Mehjabeen Amal to court for a cease & desist order / Lorazepam prescribing to my old lady. How is someone gonna...
My girlfriend is addicted to Lorazepam and wants to stop 11th September 2007
... decide to do it, taper off slowly. I was hooked on lorazepam , among other benzos, for a good while when i was younger...
... is taking but it must be alot as I've used Ativan ( lorazepam ) for years for insomnia and don't believe I'm addicted...
... quit. If she truly has a desire to stop abusing the Lorazepam then she will do whatever it takes, and that means...
Addicted to Lorazepam? 17th July 2007
... does not preclude the need to taper slowly off the lorazepam . If you have been on it for few months, I don't...
... starts to take effect, i am going to taper off the lorazepam . after i'm finally off that (and i'm going to insist ... the very least side effects), i'm going to flush the lorazepam down the toilet. i think tomorrow i'm going to...
... to go slow. considering that i haven't been on lorazepam for a very long time (just about 3 to 4 weeks), and...
Question re: taper schedule for evening Benzo Dosage 11th July 2007
... the 3x daily doasage, but from taking one dose (4mg Lorazepam ) at night? I can't find one anywhere on the web....
... the 3x daily doasage, but from taking one dose (4mg Lorazepam ) at night? I can't find one anywhere on the web....
... I understand exactly where you are right now. The Lorazepam is in a backfiring mode of operation now. It will...
... It took me 17 mos to taper off 1mg of Ativan ( lorazepam ). I did a water taper and found it manageable. 4mgs ... of Lorazepam equals 40 mgs of valium (diazapam). You must take...
Almost overdose of OxyContin today...please help 28th June 2007
... me down and drove me around and gave me an Ativan ( Lorazepam ) which calmed me down. Also my freaking out about...
question on ativan 23rd February 2007
... clorazapam which is the next up tranq from ativan or lorazepam which is its true name. you can get it in tenths...
Addicted to Xanax 17th February 2007
... from Xanax (aprozalam), Valium (diazepam) and Ativan ( lorazepam ) is considered more difficult than withdrawal from...
Is mild thirst, dehydration and dry mouth normal with alcohol withdrawal/PAW? 6th September 2006
... these symptoms. I'm on so many drugs right now (Xanax, Lorazepam , Atarax, etc), going through detox and suffering from...
A question for my fellow alcoholics 20th July 2006
... caught up to me?. Is it the meds I'm on (ie; Atenolol, Lorazepam , Prevacid, Atarax)?. Have I suddenly developed an...
... opiates. I don't know about the other drugs, but lorazepam is ativan a benzo. That is not good to mix with alcohol...
... caught up to me?. Is it the meds I'm on (ie; Atenolol, Lorazepam , Prevacid, Atarax)?. Have I suddenly developed an...
Been On Norco For 2 Years-need Off 8th February 2006
... Ativan. Ativan Prescription Drug Ativan� ( lorazepam ) Lorazepam, generic name for the popular anti-anxiety ... and anxiety associated with depression. Ativan� ( lorazepam ) is sometimes used as a sleeping agent, anti-convulsant ... physical and psychological dependence[/SIZE]. Ativan� ( lorazepam ) has also been shown to cause blood disorders. Ativan ... � ( lorazepam ) can cause decreased appetite (weight loss) in some ... increased appetite (weight gain) in others. Ativan� ( lorazepam ) is classified pharmacologically as a benzodiazepine...
Hope For Benzo's User 29th January 2006
... through the banzo w/d's. I tapered for a month from 6mg Lorazepam all the way down to .5mg every other day. I've been ... completly Lorazepam free for 4 days. I have no doubt the tapering did...
... Avitan is the brand name for Lorazepam . I have anxiety and panic disorder and Benzos basically...
Hope for Benzo Addicts 23rd January 2006
... :) I am a benzo addict. Lorazepam is very powerful with horrible w/d symptoms. I am...
zanax wd's-weird smell 22nd January 2006
... the beginning of January (At Christmas I was at 6mg Lorazepam a day). Every week I cut it in half. Finally when...
Help! Help! Help! 19th January 2006
... really appreciate it. I've been weaning myself off Lorazepam for a while now. I am down to 1mg in the morning...
It's been one week! Not any better! 10th January 2006
... Are you talking Lorazepam ?...
... Name is Skip & [ My QUOTE IS ] How to Kick it Lorazepam And what are the symptoms I may have from it too ... !? I'm taking 2mg Lorazepam about one or two a night for the last 2 or 3 mouths ... thing about this and help me maybe to stop taking Lorazepam I would love it so! :D Thank You Skip :)...
Lorazepam addict 27th December 2005
... Heya. Lorazepam - is that ativan? If it is, or if it's in that...
What is everyone's experience with Naltrexone? 29th October 2005
... Atarax I took before bed time last night, the 1mg Lorazepam I took this morning, the Prevacid capsule for my GERD...
? for mack 85 benzo w/d 21st July 2005
... is the benzo tapering going. i went cold turkey off lorazepam in which i had been taking it for 5 mos. for sleep...
benzo tapering? does this sound right. plz help!!!! 20th July 2005
... leashy, I too take lorazepam for my Anxiety. I have to take them every night now...
benzo withdrawal 23rd May 2005
... is the benzo tapering going. i went cold turkey off lorazepam in which i had been taking it for 5 mos. for sleep...
How bad will it be.....someone? 29th July 2004
... me to enjoy myself? How much does the Clonidine and Lorazepam actually help? I've never used it before. Thank...
Benzo Withdrawl - Scared & Helpless ! 30th June 2004
... headache. The last three months, I have been using the lorazepam only when I need it. I start with 1mg and if it doesnt...
Yinsky..I need your help! 2nd April 2004
... Ashton? It has a schedule there for withdrawal from lorazepam (Ativan) 3 mg daily with diazepam (Valium) substitution ... . (3 mg lorazepam = approx 30 mg diazepam). Now you will see that this...
32 days....Member me...... 27th March 2004
... you out meds as prescribed, so i came prepared, with lorazepam , sleeping aids, advil for the aches, gravol, immodium...
Sammi/sub? 13th March 2004
... acting benzodiazepines such as alprazolam (Xanax) and lorazepam (Ativan) (Table 1, Chapter I), it is not possible...
Yinsky 1st March 2004
... taper as per page 28 of her Manual - Withdrawal from lorazepam (ativan) 3 mg daily with diazepam (valium substitution ... 3 mg lorazepam is approx equivalent to 30 mg diazepam). I followed...
Gonna be an all nighter.anyone there/// 12th January 2004
... talking, ok if my memory serves me correctly Ativan is Lorazepam and is used as an Anti-anxiety agent (benzodiazepines...
John 3:16 how are you doing???? 1st January 2004
... was feeling pretty down after an 8 month taper off lorazepam (ativan) this August - an addiction caused entirely...
TRAZODONE---Does anyone know about it???? 26th December 2003
... respond to the light-weight sleeping meds. Ativan ( lorazepam ) is often prescribed for short-term insomnia. if...
Withdrawls from Suboxone Vs Hydrocodone 9th December 2003
... mention it. He just has me on Chlorpromazine and Lorazepam . Anyway, just curious. If someone could enlighten...
Anyone familiar with Clorpromazine? 8th December 2003
... ease the Withdrawel symptoms. They are: [SIZE=7] Lorazepam (Ativan) 1 MG Ibuprofen 400 MG Chlorpromazine 25...
Hydrocodone withdrawel treatment plan...will it work? 8th December 2003
... else has has with them. Here they are: [SIZE=7] Lorazepam (Ativan) 1 MG Ibuprofen 400 MG Chlorpromazine 25 ... MG.[/SIZE] Does anyone know what the Lorazepam or the Clorpromazine do? Anyone else had expereince...
... Kelly, Be careful with the Lorazepam because it can be very addictive. Take it only as...
xanax withdrawal... sucks 7th November 2003
... other med he had prescribed me in the past (really lorazepam is the only one i have taken for anxiety stuff). ...
... other med he had prescribed me in the past (really lorazepam is the only one i have taken for anxiety stuff). ...
... other med he had prescribed me in the past (really lorazepam is the only one i have taken for anxiety stuff). ...
Detox Cocktail?? 25th August 2003
... 1500mg po four times daily as needed for muscle aches LorazePam . (Ativan) I - 2mg po/IM/IV every four hours as needed...
narcotic withdrawal flowchart 23rd August 2003
... 1500mg po four times daily as needed for muscle aches LorazePam . (Ativan) I - 2mg po/IM/IV every four hours as needed...
WD's are coming.... 14th May 2003
... drinking about 10 or 12 beers and popping a little lorazepam for sleep). Can anyone share an experience of going...
Has questions about percocet withdrawl timing!? Please could someone read this!! 17th March 2003
... Oxycontin 20MG Hydrocodone Bit/apap 5/500MG Lorazepam 1MG Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 10MG Prednisone 20MG ...
LORAZEPAM ADDICTION 24th January 2001
... in my early twenties and took a variety of benzo's ( lorazepam , ativan, valium) and a variety of anti-depressants ... an anti-depressant while you're discontinuing the lorazepam would be a good bet (probably paxil or zoloft - prozac ... panic and depression. Whether you continue using the lorazepam or not, you will probably still have to deal with...

Allergies board

Singulair? 11th June 2007
... have made me develop pretty bad anxiety. I take a Lorazepam or two a day (since June), Flonase (doesn't seem to...
allergies and anxiety 21st May 2007
... have this rush of adreneline and I have to take a lorazepam to calm down. It does get a a little better as the...

ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis board

Ativan and Morphine 29th August 2003
... your input. The Ativan that Mike takes is the same as Lorazepam . We also have the morphine in the house, but have...

Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia board

Updates on - "Issues with family because of dad's AD" 18th February 2008
... cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines...
cessation of aricept 16th August 2007
... Antianxiety med's ... Diazepam (aka Valium), Ativan ( Lorazepam ) and Serepax (Oxazepam) are all short acting antianxiety...
Crying all the time.... 9th November 2006
... buspirone (anti-anxiety), temazepam (sleep aid) lorazepam (anti-anxiety), Zoloft (anti-depressant), seroquel...
... be a sleeping issue going on. I think they give her lorazepam at night, but I'm not there then, so not sure. ...
Medicines 29th October 2006
... medicated. He's taking Namenda, 10 mg., twice a day, Lorazepam (Ativan) 0.5 mg (don't remember how often), Depakote...
Mother with Dementia - aggressive behavior 31st August 2006
... the mornings. But the "home" has a prescription for Lorazepam that they can use as needed. She isn't always aggressive...
How to choose meds? 15th April 2006
... more alert now. The medications he is taking are: Lorazepam (injectible 2mg), depakote ER (500mg tab), Zoloft ... tab), buspirone (15mg tab), temazepam (30mg cap), Lorazepam (0.5 mg) and I noticed the doctor has prescribed seroquel...
... but I haven't found it either. She has a script for Lorazepam , but it's only for use when her aggression is totally...
Med info? 22nd March 2006
... Apparently, those were not enough because I noticed lorazepam was added at the beginning of the month through injection...
Is fast deterioration normal? 19th March 2006
... taking Zoloft, buspirone, temazepam, depakote and lorazepam for his depression and agitation. Of course, I am ... one the others was dropped in favor of the new one, lorazepam . I did read up on this one after reading on this board...
The Paranoia 15th March 2006
... getting violent. He is now on buspirone, Zoloft, lorazepam and depakote. Sometimes it takes a combination of...
AFH update on mom 4th March 2006
... and happy. She said her doc sent a prescription for lorazepam (sp?) but only for severe aggression, when she's totally ... her system. The day she was calm, they had to use lorazepam because she was hitting. She says, we need to...
... Lorazepam is habit forming. It's in the Xanax and Valium family ... doctor didn't order it daily for her. I read up on Lorazepam when my dad's doctor rx'd it for him when he was getting...
... My FIL is apparently on lorazepam to stop his violent behavior and it is definitely...
Husband's Diagnosis - I'm Panicking 10th October 2003
... improved markedly (she has dementia) when I took her off lorazepam and later buspirone and started her on Aricept. Also...
Mom's Memory 17th July 2003
... Became combative with nurses & docs gave her Ativan ( Lorazepam ) sedation. Spent 3 days unresponsive. Hospitalized...
Very Agitated Alzheimers 28th November 2002
... med. today....haloperidol..one 3 times a day....2mg. lorazepam ....one pill 3 times a day For sleep.....trazodone...
Carepartner help (caregiver) 12th November 2002
... ..2mg. 1-3 times a day...has been on and still is lorazepam (if needed)1mg. 3 times a day For sleep....trazodone...

Anger Management board

trying to change 30th June 2005
... with everything from a place of stress. I take two Lorazepam at night because I cannot sleep. I have been treated...

Anxiety board

My story 17th March 2008
... cope with my problems. My doctor put me on Prozac and Lorazepam today. I've had some problems with anxiety for ... doctors like that anymore. She prescribed me Prozac and Lorazepam which I started taking today. I look forward to...
my story-psychotic episode! 13th March 2008
... citalopram and buspirone combined, respiridone, lorazepam , aripripazole and i am currently on clomipramine ...
loramzapam 12th March 2008
... I take lorazepam 2mg 2x a day only as needed. Someones i dont need...
... [QUOTE=jzimmerman;3491669]I take lorazepam 2mg 2x a day only as needed. Someones i dont need...
Lorazapam & effexsor 10th March 2008
... the effexsor so I don't have to use so much of the lorazepam ....
Breathlessness/Hyperventilation 26th February 2008
... what if taking a diazepam or lorazepam tablet when begin to hyperventilate?...
Social Anxiety 10th January 2008
... was around family members.Then I was put on Ativan( Lorazepam ),and I CANNOT tell you how great I feel now,I can ... looking at me a someone wierd from another planet.Try Lorazepam and I can almost guarantee wonders.I am also on the...


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