Ativan Questions (Page 3)

Can you build up a tolerance to Ativan (lorazepam)?

I have GAD and have been taking fluoxetine for about a year now. My doctor prescribed lorazepam as my “emergency” medication, aka to be taken when my fluoxetine doesn’t stop a panic attack. This doesn’t usually happen very often, but I stopped taking my fluoxetine because I found that my cat helped ... read more

Why No Energy with Subutex?

The generic Subutex that is. I just read a question by a person who uses Suboxone mainly for the energy boost. And many of you here have been honest enough to admit you also got an energy boost from Sub. And quite honestly when I was on the NB Subutex from 2005 - 2009 I always got an energy boost... read more

I have been on ativan for 22 years. It has destroyed my life. I am trying to taper. I am so scared?

I have chemical sensitivity and cant take anything to help. I just don't know what to do. Nobody understands or wants to help me. I feel like I am going to die. Please help me. Please

Ativan - HOW LONG will all the horrible side effects end?

I had a panic attack over moth 1/2 ago .. ER doc presc Ativan and sent me home the next MORNIN I wake up not feeling normal or myself at all . All these weird sensations were going thru my body . I immed panicked .. Hence another Ativan oh yea all was fine muscles relaxed and by third day I thot ok... read more

Taking ativan and wellbutrin for social anxiety, are these a good combination?

I have severe anxiety/depression.. I really need to get my blood work done, but I'm beyond petrified

... my dr gave me 2 ativans .5 mgs to take before I get my lab work done.. Can someone tell me honestly will the Ativan cut my panick to actually be able to get my blood work done???

Ativan - How can I use this without becoming dependent?

I was prescribed this drug for anxiety after suffering a concussion. I have taken one or two .5 mg daily for about 5 days. This drug has been a life saver for me, as I was not sleeping or eating before I took it. Now I am reading that I can become dependent and I don't want to misuse this drug. The... read more

Taking Ativan until Buspar kicks in?

Ive been on Buspar for 1 week and I still have to take Ativan .5 during the day. I was told the anxiousness would go away is this true?

Can Ativan help cure derealization/depersonalization or make it worse?

my doctor told me to take Ativan and celexa together, and I'm not sure if it will help or not. I'm 14 and have been on medication before. i was taking fluvoxamine for a few years and just stopped because I didn't think I needed it anymore. and I guess one of the side effects of stoping was... read more

How much Ativan should I take with my Zoloft? Please help!!?

My dr. Recently prescribed me to take1/2 of a 25 mg pill of Zoloft because I have a fear of pills. I suffer anxiety/depression and daily panic attacks. I have been taking .5 of an Ativan morning noon and night to help me with the side effects from Zoloft and to calm my panic attacks becuase I still... read more

Ativan - I have been on lorazepam for 25 years.Im currently taking 1mg 4 times a day.Im now 54 and?

... want to get off of it.Whats the safest way to do it

Does klonopin make you feel depressed? It relaxes me, but I feel down while on it?

I used to take 2 mg of Ativan 2 times a day, but it just didn't work for me. Now I've recently been on 1 mg of klonopin 2 times a day. This dose isnt too much. I don't feel overly sedated, just down. I don't remember Xanax making me feel like this. Maybe I should switch?

A 0.5mg lorazepam is equal to how many mg Xanax?

Is .5 mg Ativan equal to .5 mg Xanax?

Buspar versus Ativan-do they have the potential to act in the same manner?

Hi all... I have lots of issues... OCD, PTSD, anxiety and depression. I also suffer from an autoimmune disease that causes me great distress and will most likely shorten my life. I am 63 and currently take .5 mg of Ativan as needed. When I take it, I feel somewhat ‘normal’ and am able to function. M... read more

Do you take it with water or put on your tongue to disolve?

Which method works better?