Ativan Questions (Page 9)

Benzo (Ativan) withdrawal after 1 1/2 months?

About once every 3 or 4 days I’d take 1mg of Ativan to help me fall asleep for the past month and a half. I haven’t taken any for the past couple of days and just feel emotionally flat and my anxiety has risen. Should I taper down or is this a dosage used over a period of time that warrants sto... read more

Can you switch from Xanax to Ativan?

I switched from Xanax 0.5mg three times a day to Ativan 0.5mg three times a day and I can’t see my doctor until Monday to switch me back because I don't like the Ativan. Can anyone give me some reassurance please?

Any Ativan success? Long term and what dose? I’ve been dealing with so much and anxiety

... has been at an all time high since I had Covid I’m now having long term effects of it so doc prescribed Ativan 1mg and it’s been a total lifesaver I take 1mg once a day for a month and a half now it’s helped so much. I’m worried about withdrawals but I also want to continue as it’s helped me tre... read more

Has anyone take. Ativan for many years!?

How long have any of you been on a small dose of this medication? I have OCD, PSTD, anxiety, depression and an autoimmune disease that is chronic and not pleasant. My doctor said I could take 0.5mg Ativan for an undetermined amount of time. I am 63 so realistically I feel it’s OK but would like to h... read more

Bad reaction on 1 Remeron.

I took a 7.5mg generic of Remeron last night. I have anxiety and depression. I have tried 5 antidepressants with no success. I take 0.5mg Ativan a day for anxiety. I want to stop Ativan so the doc gave me Remeron. This morning I was ill. Disoriented. Blurred vision. Worsened depression and anxiety.... read more

Lexapro - How long should I wait for a result to click in?

Have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks now Started 5 mg after a week up to 10 Week after 20mg ,my anxiety and panic attacks are pretty bad and I have been taking also Ativan 21/2 mg , I still do not feel any change Very disappointed in myself , had high hope for this medication Any advice ? Should I... read more

Does taking Ativan with Lexapro prevents to see results?

I have been on Lexapro 6 weeks, for the last 3 weeks on 20 Mg plus I take 21/2mg Ativan for last year daily Does Lexapro can stop working because of the Ativan? Depression and panic are very bad The

Benzodiazepine withdrawal - i’ve been on benzos for the last few months. How do I taper?

I've been on benzos for panic attacks that I’ve been having constantly. My doctor put me on half a milligram of Ativan about 4 months ago, which I took on and off for a few months. At a certain point, 1/2 mg wasn’t doing the trick so my doctor told me to go up to 1mg as needed, and I took that for a... read more

Does 7.5mg mirtazapine work for anxiety?

I have been taking 7.5mg mirtazapine for anxiety for 7 day's and I haven't noticed any changes. I cry alot and have to take 1 mg Ativan 3 times a day. I still get anxious and thought mirtazapine was supposed to help because it has a sedative effect. Is this normal? And when will I start to feel... read more

How long does Effexor XR take to work?

I’ve been on Effexor XR 150mg for a little over 4 weeks. I’ve lost a lot of weight and everyday I wake up anxious. Doc prescribed it for anxiety/depression/ocd/panic attacks. I also take Ativan a couple of times a day. After 4 weeks I still have anxiety most of the day and some crying spells every f... read more

What if you’re given Leading generic Ativan and it doesn’t work? Pharmacy won’t exchange it?

Diazepam - Can you stop taking Valium and start Ativan?

I've been on Valium for 20+ years and today my doctor tells me to switch to Ativan at the same dose. Is that ok? Will I withdraw from Valium or will Ativan affect me with Valium still in my system?

At the end of an Ativan taper?

I was on for 3 and half months, 0.5mg at night. Have tapered easily down to 0.12.5mg, been at 0.125mg for 7 days and just now having symptoms? Seems odd after 7 days at the same dose? I also have a pinched nerve in my neck which could be causing the symptoms Lightheaded. Nausea. How long should I... read more