Lorazepam User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• ski...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 15, 2015

Lorazepam for Insomnia "I've been on this nightly for about 4 years now because of back pain. I don't sleep well. It does a good job of helping me sleep, but now it is causing my eyes to become very dry, so I will look for an alternative."

• Mee...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 4, 2016

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I'm speaking from nearly 10 years suffering from severe generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. On a 1-10 scale, I'd say my anxiety is at a 12 on most days. My first panic attack brought me to the ER where I was introduced to the world of psychiatric meds, specifically, Ativan. What I will say to all of those who consider taking any benzodiazepines for their anxiety or panic attacks is that there is no benzo I would rather choose than Ativan. It provides not only relief from anxiety and panic attacks, but generally quells anxiety-prone symptoms such as nausea, irritability, etc., most effectively. I have never experienced much of a withdrawal effect, if at all, and the smaller half-life means less accumulation in your system."

• eth...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2015

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I suffer from PTSD, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. I previously took Xanax, but it was too short-acting for me. I needed a benzodiazepine that was longer-acting, since my anxiety goes on for a long time. I like that Ativan lasts 6-8 hours, during which I need for times of long-time anxiousness. However, I have realized that smoking cigarettes lessens the effectiveness of benzodiazepines, so I will have to work around that. Anyway, Ativan is great for people like me who have anxiety and panic attacks."

• nan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 6, 2023

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I have GAD and severe panic attacks. Went to the E.R. and was prescribed Ativan 1 mg daily. I have been taking them now for 2 years. I really believe this medication helped save my life. I am now weaning myself off (under medical care) and am taking 0.5 mg in the morning and 1 mg nightly. My goal is to only need to take them if I am having a panic attack. I would highly recommend this medication to anyone who feels debilitated by anxiety symptoms, like shortness of breath, chest tightness, and feeling like you're dying from anxiety."

• Anx...
• March 11, 2008

Lorazepam for Anxiety "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."

• adr...
• February 7, 2008

Lorazepam for Anxiety "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!"

• Anonymous
• September 4, 2010

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I developed anxiety very fast and didn't know what it was until one day when my heart was beating out of my chest and I started worrying about my life changes. Went to ER twice in a month thought I was going to have a heart attack. I am 25 and I never knew anxiety can be this bad. I started taking Ativan and it's been 4 months now. I started with 2 a day and now I'm taking one a day. It's a great pill not many side effects, a bit disoriented sometimes but I can sleep better and eat more. I am planning on staying on it until my life gets back on track and once everything settles down I will get off of it. Anxiety is a hard thing to deal with on your own. Only if you have it you understand."

• rab...
• December 9, 2013

For Insomnia "My problem is waking up after 2 hrs of deep sleep and unable to get back to sleep. I was prescribed lorazepam 1mg. I cut the pill in half and lay it on my end table. When I awaken from my 2hrs of sleep, I reach out, grab one of the halves, and get back to sleep for 4 hrs. Generally, I wake up refreshed. It works well for me. I don't take this on a regular basis. 30 pills will last me 3 months."

• Rol...
• August 16, 2015

Lorazepam for Anxiety "Ativan is a miracle drug. Whoever invented it should have received the Nobel Prize. Zero adverse effects, completely safe. I am going through chemo, and my beloved old companion cat, which I had for over 14 years, died after many months of poor health. I felt gripping anxiety for weeks, it felt like my chest was going to explode. I was faced with vet bills and wasn't working. Ativan worked in less than an hour, I felt such relief, and only after 1 mg. I take it once, sometimes twice a day, and my life is bearable. Please don't suffer. If you experience anxiety, ask your Dr. for Ativan, even 0.5 mg may work."

• fin...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 10, 2013

Lorazepam for Anxiety "This is the one thing I can always count on to help me when I am in need. I have been dealing with anxiety and depression my whole life. I am 23. It is great for calming you down. I don't know what I would do without it."

• Mar...
• February 16, 2020

For Anxiety "I. Love. This. Drug. I take Prozac for my anxiety which helps stabilize me day to day wonderfully, but when my thoughts are racing and my therapy techniques aren’t working and I’m on the verge of a panic attack, this drug lorazepam works wonders. I’ll take 0.5 mg and my mind goes quiet and calm within thirty minutes. If I take at night, I fall asleep quickly, but I also have no problem staying awake on it if I take it during the day. Lorazepam renders you happy, calm, and a bit loopy, but not in an incapacitating way. I’ve never experienced any negative side effects or withdrawal symptoms, likely because I take it very sparingly. Which leads me to... IMPORTANT NOTE: My doctor has warned me of how highly addictive this drug is, so I only take it as a last resort. I have only taken ten pills in one and a half years. From all I have read and from my doctor's warnings, I would never use this as a daily drug - that’s what meds like Prozac are for!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2014

Lorazepam for Panic Disorder "I have panic disorder and generalized anxiety. I take 1 to 2 mg sublingually when fighting anxiety or at the onset of a panic attack. I took one at the onset of an attack this morning, and within 5 minutes I could breathe again, my hands returned to normal temperature, and I was able to focus on getting the kids ready for school. I'm glad that 1mg is strong enough to prevent an attack, and that it doesn't dope me up - just calms me down and eases the physical issues."

• bas...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 19, 2017

Lorazepam for Insomnia "I have been taking 1 1/2 mg every other night for sleep for the past 3 years. I have tried many other drugs for sleep, and Ativan is the only one that works consistently. Due to its addiction potential, I take it only every other night. Additionally, I have not had to increase the dosage in 3 years, which I believe is a result of not taking it every night. It is easier to tolerate my non-Ativan night of insomnia when I know I will be sleeping well the next night."

• Bag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2025

For Anxiety "Yes, this works for anxiety. And yes (like any other drug), there are some side effects. Still, in my opinion, the benefits far outweigh these. Personally, I am sick and tired of the negative press this stuff gets from healthcare providers (doctors). Addiction? Maybe for a few...but I can tell you there is no 'high' here. If you take enough, it just makes you sleepy (actually good at nighttime). This life is not easy. You need to deal with it as it comes. Lorazepam helps me tremendously in my endeavors. A 2 mg tablet and I am GTG. Someday, I hope there will be a time when I don't need this stuff. But in the meantime, I will be grateful I have a doctor who is willing to tackle my anxiety issues and the resulting high BP. Lorazepam breaks the stress cycle and gives me my life back."

• 23 ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2014

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I have been taking Ativan for a few days while I wait for Lexapro to kick in. It has been a lifesaver. It has allowed me to eat and sleep, which has been huge in this fight against anxiety. It really helps mellow me out and take the edge off."

• Rig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2022

Lorazepam for Anxiety "This medication has saved my life. I always suffered with panic attacks, agoraphobia, and anxiety. I wasn't taking anything for my condition and was simply surviving, not living. Three months ago, I tried a melatonin supplement that contained passiflora incarnata and had a really bad reaction. I couldn't sleep for seven days straight, and it triggered severe anxiety. On day seven, I stopped taking the supplement, but it left me with EXTREME anxiety that wouldn't go away. Doctors gave me Seroquel, risperidone, Zoloft, nothing worked. I am going to try Lexapro. I went through three months of hell. One of the doctors prescribed me Ativan, and I am so happy he did. It's the only thing that worked, I was contemplating suicide because I felt horrible dread feelings 24/7. Words can't explain how bad I felt, I was in hell. Ativan is the only thing that truly helped me and stopped the anxiety in its tracks. I couldn't sleep before it, I would wake up every 20 minutes and have horrible anxiety dreams. Ativan saves."

• CCM...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 17, 2017

For Panic Disorder "I have chronic anxiety, and this has been the only medication I can take that gives me steady nerves yet doesn't make me feel drowsy. I know it can be addictive, however, I believe if you are suffering from this type of constant anxiety in life and something helps that does not include alcohol, which inebriates you, there should not be a problem staying on it. I'd rather be on this for years than turn to alcohol. Physicians and pharmacists should stop the harassment to those of us with PTSD or chronic anxiety. Accusing those on it of selling the drug just adds to the anxiety. Everyone on Lorazepam is not selling or abusing it. It helps. What more is there to say?"

• Anonymous
• November 27, 2008

Lorazepam for Insomnia "I have chronic pain and have had difficulty sleeping for many years. I've used several other medicines that work well for a while or leave me with a sleep 'hangover'. I've been using this medicine for a little over a month and I'm feeling much better, my pain is less and I feel very rested in the morning. I'm very thankful."

• sou...
• February 27, 2017

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I know that many, including myself, are not in favor of the pharmaceutical industry, yet when this drug literally saves your life (i.e., prevents suicidal ideation), can you really hate the industry then? Think about that."

• All...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 11, 2016

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I have had a prescription for Ativan for about 6 years. This was given to me after a diagnosis of GAD that was taking over my life. I have tried many SSRIs, SNRIs, and several off-label drugs, but none helped. Most actually seemed to make my condition worse. I would take 0.5 - 1 mg of Ativan on occasions when I felt out of control, and it would bring me relief. I have taken 0.5 - 1 mg in a day only as prescribed. Sometimes I have taken it daily for three months at this dosage. I was always terrified about the withdrawals you read so much about if you stop taking this, but I am perhaps one of the lucky ones who, at this dosage, can simply stop with no bad effects. I regularly stop for months at a time."

• RAG...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 16, 2022

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I've taken Ativan as a last resort during my time with it, in other words, using it as needed and not a set schedule like some of the other people here. It has always been the 0.5 mg dose that I have. From the times I have used it, it has worked wonders in helping deal with anxiety or panic. Not only that, but I think another important aspect of Ativan for many people is it being recognized as a 'safety net.' Just knowing it is there as a way out can make one feel more calm when going through a difficult time and ultimately not even taking it, and it still works."

• Gar...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 18, 2019

Lorazepam for Anxiety "With diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, major/clinical depression, adult onset ADD with BPD on the side, Ativan has been in my life for a while and I have never had a problem with it and it's never negatively affected my life. It's maybe saved my life a few times."

• It ...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 23, 2022

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I am frustrated with doctors and the opioid crisis because Ativan works, and doctors no longer prescribe it due to junkies and misuse. I have PTSD. I’ve been prescribed everything but my tried-and-true Ativan lately because of junkies. The manufacturer of Ativan should sue the Canadian government that thinks they know what is best for our individual needs. Bullying Canadian doctors and putting the fear of ‘misuse and addiction’ into not prescribing it when required has had a detrimental effect on my health."

• Joh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 18, 2013

Lorazepam for Anxiety "After recovery from prostate cancer 8 mos. ago, I began experiencing panic attacks & General Anxiety Disorder. I have tried 3 different therapists (psychobabblers), and 4 different SSRIs, all to no avail. The only effective treatment that resolved my difficulties was Ativan. My prescription is 1 mg up to 3 times a day as needed. 1 mg per day works 90% of the time. It's rare that I need 2, and never 3. Without it I'd be looking for the highest bridge."

• Hyp...
• March 11, 2019

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I was diagnosed with panic disorder at 8 years old, and when I was 13, the panic attacks became severe. My psychiatrist finally prescribed me 15 pills per month of 1 mg of Ativan. I’m now 18, and just went through a really hard time. I relapsed into severe anxiety, had to quit all my schooling. My panic attacks can last for hours, and this is the only thing that provides relief during those sleepless nights. If it weren’t for Ativan, I’d have gone to the hospital 30 times now. It is pretty easy to become dependent. I’m tapering off, went from 0.5 mg per day to 0.25 mg, to skipping days. The withdrawal symptoms are not terrible, but they’re definitely uncomfortable. I suffered vertigo, insomnia, and increased anxiety. Advice to anyone taking this medication: Never cut cold turkey. Although rare, it can cause seizures if you stop the medication suddenly. Also, it’s very easy to become dependent on it. Please be careful."