Been on ativan for two weeks how do I ween myself of the medication.and will I have withdraws?
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- 24 Jun 2010 by ggj1966
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- 26 Jun 2010
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Psyched
24 Jun 2010
Ggj1966,
You need to ask your doctor to help you taper off of your Abilify. I do know that you don't want to stop it abruptly because you could experience EPS (extrapyramidal symptoms); which include jerking/involuntary movements, uncontrolled speech and facial twitches. It can also cause severe headaches if you stop taking it suddenly. Hope this helps.
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Even only. Been on the medication 2 weeks. I would still get bad withdrawal
Physched, my friend I am not challenging you or competing with you in any way possible... we are friends and friends help each other out, and you have all my respect. You are very knowlegable in mainly all subjects in all groups, we both know that. I think you read this question and got mixed up with the name of the drug, no harm done.
To the perosn who asked the question:
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With regards to Ativan (lorazepam) is a prescription medication that is used to treat anxiety. Ativan belongs to the family of benzodiazepines, and are very addicting the side effects are horrible if you experience any of the stronger ones like depresssion, anxiety,insomnia, suicidal thoughts etc..
Even if you have taken this med 4 a few weeks you should lower your dosage bit by bit under medical supervision you must NEVER stop taking it at once... terminology "cold turkey"... benzos are no game, withdrawal is hell ( hallucinations memory loss panic attacks seizures among many others) ... been there.
I do not want to scare u but I do want you to know how the deal goes... OK
just want 2 help
Contact your doc anyway se what He/She has to say
Abilify if i read correctly (aripiprazole) is a prescription medication that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also approved to be used along with antidepressants for the treatment of major depression (this is known as "augmentation") with side effects like all meds.
you got confused with the name of the drug my friend. Dont worry Im here 4 u man.
Oh My Gosh!
I feel really stupid! Thanks Maso! Guess it's my old age!