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Ativan (lorazepam): Overall great medication, keep it at a small dose use only when you really need it. First try fighting your anxiety and then if that doesn't help, use your medicines. This drug has been proven to become addicting, I hope this has helped some out there like me suffering from panic attacks and anxiety.
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lorazepam: I am 28 years old and have been taking Ativan for 7 years now for Anxiety and Panic Attacks. I started at 0.5 mg at bedtime, and over the years have needed constant increases. I am now taking 2 mg three times a day. The pill does it's job, but if I am even a hour late taking it (from when I usually do) I start developing severe mood swings, agitation, anxiety, total feeling like I am going crazy. I take the pill, and in about a hour I am feeling normal again. This has caused alot of stress in my relationship. My wife knows exactly when I need my pill, and even my oldest son started saying "I think daddy needs his pill" I have tried to taper in the past but the withdrawal side effects were bad. I hope one day to come off this drug.
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Ativan (lorazepam): I have acute panic disorder. I was on SSRI's for a while but they did not work for me to stop the attacks. My doctor decided to put me on Lorazapem. It did stop my panic attacks very well and I started to feel good for a while, I was taking 0.5mg every day. About a year after I had developed a faster heart rate during my panic attacks and I started seeing my pulse pounding on my neck. I still used it and thought that it was probably a new health condition. After going to several cardiac test, nothing was found wrong with my heart.
I read a message at a discussion board one day.
Ativan may cause rapid heart rate, a pounding pulse on the neck and chest. I stopped taking it and switched to Xanax. All my symptoms went away.
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lorazepam: I have been taking lorazepam for 1 year after going to ER to be treated for panic attack. My husband is a bad driver, and we were moving 4000 miles away. I would like to kick it but it does help me get through the days as my husband is difficult to live with. Retirement is no picnic and can cause anxiety. Also being deaf can cause stress.
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Ativan (lorazepam): It works great for anxiety. The 2 major downfalls I've noticed, is 1) I built up a tolerance FAST, so I need a stronger dosage quite often, and 2) it sometimes takes up to 2 hrs to kick in! but its a good pill I can take to get me through stressful classes.
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lorazepam: I went to ER for symptoms I thought was something else, it turned out to be anxiety/panic attacks. I took 0.5mg while there. I left later on a cloud. That was a month ago. Great if not abused but life changes should be in conjunction with medicine.
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Ativan (lorazepam): I have suffered from panic attacks for years and couldn't get by without it...I take it as needed. It works quickly and takes the edge off. I take the 0.5 mg.
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lorazepam: While I was taking lorazepam I did notice my anxiety and stress level to go down. When I decided to go off of the drug, I experienced horrible anxiety for hours at a time. Because of this I am nervous to take anything else for my anxiety.
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Ativan (lorazepam): Has been a wonder drug for me. I keep my dosages low and take no more than needed, sometimes at the cost of not taking enough. My only complaint is it takes too long for it take effect, sometimes up to 2 hrs.
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Ativan (lorazepam): Originally prescribed for anxiety related to flying. It does well with general non flight-related anxiety (thought racing, panicky feelings), but am having a hard time finding right time to take dosage before a flight. Am prescribed 1 mg (doctor said I could take up to 4 times or so without any adverse effects). So far, I am less anxious on plane (I don't cry as much, at least, but am still shaking and jumpy whole flight). Strangest thing is I never remember getting off plane, claiming baggage and rides to hotel. I always remember flight and being scared, but the airports (both) are a blur! Maybe my timing is off. Am flying again in 1 week, so I will try my timing again. Luckily our favorite vacation spot is only an hour away, but whew.
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lorazepam: I've been taking lorazepam for 1 year. I have a 0.5mg dose that I take 2 times a day when I feel particularly anxious or am having a more difficult time than normal falling asleep. It's a really effective product and doesn't make me feel drugged at all.
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Ativan (lorazepam): Ativan has a troublesome history of abuse and ignorance associated with it. People expecting some magical pill to solve all their problems on a daily basis, following the advise of a doctor rather than there own body. I lead a stressful life and sometimes there's no amount of relaxing watching movies etc to get my body to calm down. I always want to get up and run workout etc. If used properly it's a lifesaving medication for me, losing my hair from stress Gilberts syndrome etc finally I am able to enjoy my life again enjoy movies etc. Used properly it's a tool I wish to have at my touch at all times available. Responsibility and moderation to all.
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lorazepam: When diagnosed with a rare psychiatrically based seizure disorder over 30 years ago, it took ten tries to find this medication. All the others had significant side effects. The only noticeable one is immediate memory loss, with long term memory intact. I find that an acceptable trade-off. I take it only as prescribed, but have to be careful of supplements that also thin my blood.
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lorazepam: I do not feel any side effects. I only use it when needed, when I do, it works pretty quickly, my shaking and twitching disappear in a matter of seconds.
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Ativan (lorazepam): I have terrible anxiety and panic disorder due to PTSD for many years. Ativan has helped me to have a conversation without tripping over my words. I still do that sometimes, but not every time I opened my mouth to speak.
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Ativan (lorazepam): I'm on 0.5mg 3 times a day. I feel great. I'm happy, calm, and back to my old self again, without anxiety flare ups.
I love this medicine, and would recommend it to anyone. Personally I think this is the best benzodiazepine, take it with caution though, but if you truly need it like I do, then find a doctor willing to prescribe it. Good luck.
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lorazepam: I got anxiety real bad one time and had to go to the hospital. When I took this, it took my anxiety away in about 10 to 15 minutes, but it made me tired and I woke up later than usual the next day.
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Ativan (lorazepam): I have been on Ativan or lorazepam for 7 years now. It has saved my life. My now grown children say it is my nice pill. And yes I wasn't a very nice mom when they were growing up. So it is a fare statement. I need it also as an on the spot antianxiety, for depression and nervous breakdowns.
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Ativan (lorazepam): Ativan at 0.5mg works for me. No side effects. I just feel calm. My doctor gave me a prescription for 1mg but that causes a drowsiness, which finds me napping and losing part of the day. So I am not going to take that strength. He said I could take the 0.5mg 2 to 3 times a day if necessary. I find twice a day is working well.
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Ativan (lorazepam): I think this drug is wonderful but, like alcohol, it needs to be taken in moderation or else you'll get addicted to it. I like to use Ativan 0.5mg whenever I have a little episode or I'm really stressed and the drug works really quickly. I also use it to put me to sleep. In short: good drug.
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Ativan (lorazepam): The nurse didn't lie - no anxiety, less nicotine cravings. I'd stay smoke free, but I'm hyper without the cigarettes. At least I've decided strongly against alcohol and drugs. 1 day at a time, 1 step at a time. I'll quit smoking eventually. Then I'll replace the hyperactivity negativity with positive exercise. I don't want another relapse.
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lorazepam: At 19, I experienced my first anxiety attack an was having 5 /day. After visiting the E.R everytime they finally sent me to a psychologist who prescribed me medication, showed relaxation techniques and Bio-feedback. I only take medicines now at 34 (1mg 4 x day generic brand). I WISH I COULD AFFORD ATIVAN IT WORKS BETTER.
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lorazepam: For STATUS EPILEPTICUS: This is what I request be given to my husband at the ER because it stops his seizures and prevents the resulting vomiting. For ANXIETY: 1mg has helped me just enough that I was able to use relaxation techniques and avoid panicking before dental procedures. For PANIC: Doesn't work for me at all. For SEDATION: Doesn't work for me at all, even in the maximum dosage. For NAUSEA: Doesn't work for me at all. MANIA: 500mcg suppresses manic episodes perfectly for me. RESULT: I don't think that this works very well in people with severe panic disorder w/ agoraphobia.
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Ativan (lorazepam): This drug gave me my life back, seriously. I suffered a minor heart attack a couple of months ago, caused by a blocked artery. After taking a month off I was feeling fine. However, once I went back to work I would experience severe attacks where I had severe shortness of breath and dizziness. I also had similar attacks while driving. I ended up on the ER 3 times in 3 weeks because I thought I was having another attack. Turns out the severity of the panic/anxiety attacks was the root cause. I take one 1mg a day (2nd 1mg ONLY if necessary) and my life is back to normal.
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Ativan (lorazepam): Ativan is great for anxiety flare-ups; especially when breathing or alternative methods won't cut it. However, certain manufacturers make their pills slightly differently and some seem to be more sedating and then I feel out of it. I wish there wasn't a price war for the least expensive medication so the pharmacy would stick to one brand. Even the generic isn't working to control my anxiety right now. When my pharmacy carries the right brand, it works perfectly for those fear and flee moments that I can't get under control.
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Ativan (lorazepam): Truly a life saver. I take 1.0mg on an as needed basis. I like it that it doesn't give me a hang over and it is short acting for me- usually lasts 4 hours. Klonopin works the same but is longer lasting and a little stronger.
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Ativan (lorazepam): I've had no obvious side effects except dry mouth. I had severe panic attacks (12-15 a day) before taking Ativan. I couldn't work and thought I was dying. Since I started it I have had only one full blown panic attack in 5 years.
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lorazepam: I have used Lorazepam 1mg tablets 3 times daily for 35 years without any side effects. I cannot live without it nor do I want to live without its effect on my brain. Without it I am an INTROVERT, with it I have been a successful EXTROVERT. As a doctor once mentioned to me the release of my "Secret Springs" occur and I get flushed as red as a beet of thoughts that go through my mind when I am talking to people. I will not live like that ever again. At times doctors have been reluctant to give it to me, I beg and explain my reactions without it. So far, I have always gotten a prescription. I have NEVER abused it by taking more than the 3 mg's per day and I realize how powerful it is on the brain.
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Ativan (lorazepam): I was prescribed Ativan for anxiety due to working in a high stress job (prison). Once during a riot at work I had my first ever panic attack, my heart rate was so high that the on call nurse said if I hadn't taken Ativan I would have ended up in the ER. However I started treatment with Effexor XR and that has ceased all my anxiety, so I have recently been using the Ativan to help me sleep, and it works fine to help me relax.
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Ativan (lorazepam): My elderly dad was prescribed a low dose of Ativan for anxiety. Within 2 weeks he started having auditory hallucinations and could not sleep because the "walls were talking to him". After he passed every physical test in an emergency visit to the local ER- from a cat scan to blood work and everything in between, the psychiatrist on duty matter of factly told me that Ativan has been known to cause delirium in elderly patients.
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Ativan (lorazepam): I have heard people complain that Ativan is addictive, but I myself have been taking off and on for years and have had little dificulty in stopping at any time.
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Ativan (lorazepam): My Dr. prescribed me sub-lingual Ativan 1mg for panic attacks. They work pretty well, though for bad episodes I need 2 or 3 pills. The sub-lingual pills take effect in 10 minutes which is awesome when you feel like you are going to die. I am also on an antidepressant for anxiety.
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lorazepam: I was having difficulty with anxiety attacks when I would try to sleep. This is the only drug that helped. I also found that I need it only occasionally now because it works so well. the knowledge that I have it is often enough to calm my anxiety.
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Ativan (lorazepam): I love this drug. It helps to calm me down and keep me level headed even in times of extreme stress. I honestly can not live without it.
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lorazepam: I have noticed that my dose of 1mg every 4 to 6 hours worked for a week or so before needed to increase my dose. I have colorectal cancer and have been it using for anxiety.
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lorazepam: I have been suffering from depression for some time. I recently had to find a new Doctor because we moved out of state. He changed my antidepressants and added ativan 1mg 3 x a day. It made me feel sane again and stop shaking. I certainly don't want to become dependent on it but our bodies change along with our mind and if this keeps my head up and makes me look forward to the sun coming up then I will take it till I need it.
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lorazepam: I went to the doctor and told him that I was going crazy. For two days I did nothing but cried and I didn't know what I was crying about. At work I was very mean to some of my co-workers and I didn't realize it. Doctor put me on lorazepam 1mg, 1/2 as needed. I feel like myself again. Very Good.
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Ativan (lorazepam): I was terrified of flying and my doctor prescribed me Ativan a day before my flight and 1 hour before my flight. It works perfect for me. Since then I don't have any panic/anxiety attack. I enjoy every single trip I have now.
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lorazepam: I have been on Ativan/lorazepam for 25 years, for anxiety and panic attacks associated with hypoglycemia. Doctors say it does not "treat" hypoglycemia, but it has been very helpful in controlling the associated anxiety and panic attacks I had early after diagnosis.
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lorazepam: I have been taking Lorazepam for about 3 years. My main problem was when I laid down at night to sleep, I would start thinking about all the things that was going on. I then would have a panic attack. It doesn't happen now. It works.
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lorazepam: I've been on Ativan for 4 months now: 0.5mg once or twice a day to control my anxiety attacks. I only take if when I feel jittery, flushing in my face, a heavy headache akin to tension headache and dizziness. Usually these symptoms subside within 1 to 2 hours of dosing. Sometimes as quickly as half an hour and it is not often that I have to take 1mg in two divided (0.5mg) 6-hourly doses. Last month, I didn't take Ativan for 5 straight days and I didn't suffer any withdrawal symptoms or rebounds.
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lorazepam: I've had anxiety for 5 years, and was constantly bouncing back and forth from valium and xanax. I saw a new doctor and she prescribed me Ativan and told me it would last much longer, which it did. It keeps me from anxiety attacks or calms me down in the middle of them.
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lorazepam: After my heart attack, I began having anxiety attacks. Exercise would give me temporary relief but the anxiety would often return soon after stopping. One Lorazepam would control it for 1/2 a day or more. I didn't like taking it, but everyone said that controlling my anxiety while I recovered was more important. Now I would recommend to any heart patient to go to their doctor and get a a prescription for it to get them through the first year of recovery.
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lorazepam: I have been taking this drug for 4 years and can say I am not addicted to it, I take it every day two daily as prescribed and without it I am not a nice person. Have to say it is a good drug, as for something to help you sleep, it has never done that. I have to take Ambien for that.
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lorazepam: I was having a lot of problems with stress and anxiety, so I went to see a doctor about it and he prescribed Ativan for me and it worked wonders. I noticed my mood was better. I wasn't clenching my teeth anymore I was me again and it was great.
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Ativan (lorazepam): After waking up from a bad dream, my BP read 185/100. I was nervous the whole day and I remembered that I was prescribed Ativan for this kind of anxiety. As prescribed (1/2 of .5 mg - as needed), I took the pill and after 15 minutes, my BP started going down - felt relaxed and had a good sleep. Wonderful!
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Ativan (lorazepam): Sleep, anxiety disorder or panic attacks, Ativan is very tolerable and very little side effects compared to Xanax and Klonapin (moody effects).
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Ativan (lorazepam): Be careful when using ativan. Do not take doses more than 1 or 2 mg. It is easy to get carried away and addicted to Ativan. I find that it is a very effective treatment for anxiety when the RECOMMENDED DOSES are used though though.
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Ativan (lorazepam): Dentist prescribed 3 for my last visit. He said to take two (1mg tablets) an hour before coming in. Did so, and I have to say they worked well. Wasn't bothered by the dentist at all this time!
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Ativan (lorazepam): there was a period of time when i kept going to the emergency room for chest pains and shortness of breath. my heart and everything checked out perfect. i went to the doctor and described these episodes i was having and he prescribed ativan 2mg and i have never experienced the tightness of the chest as often once i discovered i was having panic attacks. it is very helpful and not too sedative, and it might not work for everyone, if possible try small rx or samples first.
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Ativan (lorazepam): Whenever I have a panic attack I have taken the 5mg dose and it seems to relieve the overwhelming feeling and I ca relax enough to re-group.
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Ativan (lorazepam): My doctor put me on Lorazepam 0.5mg tablets (the generic Ativan) after having several panic/anxiety attacks at work. She called them "chill pills" and told me to take them when I feel an attack coming on (I work in a HIGHLY stressful environment during tax season), the drug worked wonders. I take one when I feel my chest getting tight and when I have difficulty breathing... aka an anxiety attack... and 10-15 minutes later I feel calm and a little less 'uptight'. Good stuff!
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Ativan (lorazepam): I have an intense fear of going to the dentist, so they prescribed Ativan to me... It... Didn't do a single thing. I dissolved it under my tongue, as instructed by the pharmacist note. Half an hour later, nothing. Hour later, nothing. Even now, 8.5 hours after taking it... nothing. It didn't work on me. I was quite upset. The only thing it did was make my cheeks feel slightly poofier than usual. And maybe dizzy once while walking down some stairs a few hours ago.
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lorazepam: I have been on Lorazepam for 18 months although, it says you should only take it for 4 months.It really helps with anxiety.I do not enjoy having to take it everyday but,I do not know what my other options are.
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