Lorazepam User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• 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."

• 197...
• February 21, 2014

Lorazepam for Anxiety "Ativan has made a tremendous difference in my life as my anxiety was out of control, and panic attacks were frequent. I don't find that it makes me tired, and I like how the effects are quickly felt. I used to take 1 mg but now only take 0.5 mg once a day; twice if I need it. I can skip days the odd time if I am at home and things are peaceful. I was put on Valium and couldn't handle that at all - Ativan was a lifesaver for me!"

• mis...
• December 3, 2014

For Anxiety "I have bad anxiety about medicines. The only reason I began to trust this one was because I was in the ER with really high blood pressure and a headache that had me considering to shoot my brains out. The nurse gently asked if she could give me something to 'bring down my blood pressure'. I said yes because I was desperate. I later found out it was an anxiety need and it really did the trick. Calmed my butt right down and I felt normal. Finally! I only use it when anxiety is getting out of hand. I'm not into relying on pills daily for this type of thing, but it makes me feel safer knowing I have the 'antidote' in my bag should I need it. It works for me even when I don't take it, knowing it's in my bag."

• Hot...
• July 10, 2018

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I’ve been taking 0.5 Ativan for 15 years. It’s a miracle drug for me. It keeps my mind more stable and calm. Keeps my anxiety under control as well. I sleep like a baby with this drug. I wake up refreshed every morning. I usually take one 0.5 after dinner every night. There are days I do fine without it, but I love knowing it’s in hands reach at all times. I highly recommend Ativan. Keep it a small dose and you will be fine."

• Cat...
• June 16, 2014

For Insomnia "I had real bad anxiety, which put me in the hospital. This medicine saved my life. It calms my soul and stops my mind from racing to where I can't sleep, and I'm exhausted and irritable the next day. When I was not sleeping and stressed out, I would sleep for about 3 hours, which did not help my heart. I have bradycardia - slow heart rate. So imagine that on no sleep. I can't say enough about it, except it saved my life. I hope this helps!"

• Zen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 24, 2018

For Insomnia "I have been taking Ativan for sleep for 4 years. I'm now taking 4 mg. My doctor says that’s all they can prescribe for Ativan, but I sleep well. He says don’t worry about the long-term effects - if you need it, you need it. I appreciate him telling me that. If someone needs a medicine, is that addiction? No, so if you're on this for sleep, don’t worry. I’m at 4 mg, and my body doesn’t need more. I’m taking what works."

• Mad...
• June 10, 2015

For Insomnia "I've been prescribed lorazepam for six plus years. It started for what I found out was anxiety due to a very stressful work environment and caring for my aging mother. I couldn't manage life. I sometimes couldn't sleep either. I started taking lorazepam as needed, approximately 20 to 30 minutes before an exceptionally stressful situation, and it worked great. I was able to slow down, omit the anxiety so I wasn't reactive, and make my points in a clear and concise form. I started taking them for sleep, to stop the committee from meeting in my mind, 1 to 2 mg as needed. I never feel sedated in the morning, they work great. My physician thought it would be prudent to transfer me to Valium because I've been taking lorazepam too long... now."

• Ben...
• July 6, 2016

For Insomnia "DO NOT take benzos for insomnia - they work great, until you reach tolerance, and then you go into full withdrawal unless you up the dose considerably. By then you probably will have already found the dirty underside of this terrible drug, which is agoraphobia, brutal insomnia, loss of motivation and stunning depression. Next, you'll find out that you cannot withdraw from this drug in a reasonable manner, and the required tapering-off methods could take years. During withdrawal you will have the worst insomnia imaginable, for months on end, and nothing will relieve it, except more benzos than any doctor will prescribe. Don't even start on this evil drug. If you think this is an overreaction, Google 'benzodiazepine withdrawal'."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 22, 2023

Lorazepam for Anxiety "In 2020, my anxiety was really bad. The doctor kept convincing me to take Ativan when I have anxiety attacks, I refused at first because of the danger I’d heard of using benzos. Once my anxiety got so severe I couldn’t breathe, I went ahead and tried 0.5 mg of Ativan. It took about 30 minutes, and then I became completely calm and didn’t feel anxious. A year comes, I’m taking 1 mg every night to help with my insomnia. My anxiety gets severe at nighttime, and it’s the only pill that has helped me. I also have fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), I’m on the spectrum, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and severe anxiety. No antidepressant has ever worked for me. I tell the doctor how I’m taking 1 mg every night to help me, and the doctor tells me I’m only supposed to be taking it as needed. So, he stops giving it to me, and I’m forced to stop taking it, and now I’m back to having anxiety attacks."

• Mia...
• January 15, 2020

For Anxiety "I've been on lorazepam for over 20 years. 1 mg twice a day as needed. Have to take one at night because my brain never stops. It was my savior med. If someone says they have something that will stop your paralyzing panic attacks and nonstop anxiety, what would you do? I jumped right on it. Now I can't find a med doctor who wants to prescribe it! They want to put me in rehab?? I've had two heart attacks from my panic attacks, so no, I'm absolutely terrified to get off the med. I also have very high blood pressure. So what I'm seeing is this could be the end of me because lorazepam is the only thing giving me somewhat of a normal life, and Dr. won't prescribe it. I'm agoraphobic, have such bad panic attacks that they wake me up. Sometimes twice a night. I also suffer from depression, PTSD, OCD. Looks like I'm doomed. Thx, doctors."

• Med...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 27, 2012

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I had a great experience with Ativan. It does a great job of heading off a panic attack when you feel one coming on. It works very quickly (5 minutes or less). It doesn't make you feel drunk or high, but more just kind of relaxed and mellow (a bit sleepy). I took a very low dose, as needed, and it's just nice to have something in case I need it, that wasn't real addictive or habit-forming. Like having a spare tire. You don't have to use it very often, but it's comforting knowing you have one, and it will get you through. I didn't notice any side effects at all, to be honest, except for feeling sleepy when I took it sometimes, but that's not always a bad thing."

• Rob...
• April 9, 2016

Lorazepam for Panic Disorder "I used to get bad panic attacks, and very severe anxiety, and Ativan was the best medication I ever took in terms of completely getting rid of my anxiety. It calmed me down quickly, got rid of my anxiety completely, and made me relaxed and calm. It's very potent and effective. Compared to Xanax, I think Xanax works better for regular anxiety, and Ativan to me seemed stronger. Also, Ativan seemed to considerably elevate my mood compared to Xanax. It's probably best for those occasional severe panic attacks not to be taken too often. Very effective though!"

• Raa...
• December 15, 2014

For Anxiety "I suffer from social anxiety - it's situational. I can go out to the grocery stores and other things, but it usually happens in class. I tried 1 mg today, and it worked great. It felt so good to feel calm around people and give good eye contact without my heart racing. It makes me sleepy hours later, but I'm fine with that."

• Hen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 12, 2012

For Insomnia "For when my mind won't shut off at night, no matter how tired I am, I have my lorazepam. I cut them in half so they last me longer. I tend to take them after 2-3 days of not sleeping and they work great. You don't feel anything, no sleepiness, grogginess, or tiredness. Just take it an hour before bedtime and you can continue to watch TV or do whatever, knowing that half an hour after you hit the pillow you'll be bored into sleep."

• Anonymous
• March 17, 2012

Lorazepam for Nausea/Vomiting "Lorazepam is the only thing that touches my nausea after having chemotherapy and for breakthrough nausea from the chemo. I was not aware that this was a medicine used for nausea until my Dr. prescribed them for me and told me to dissolve them under my tongue for the nausea. It almost always helps immediately and doesn't make me too drowsy to function. I just use 1mg dosage and only when needed for the nausea and that is improving so I am very thankful."

• Vic...
• June 3, 2016

Lorazepam for Anxiety "Works great! Been suffering with anxiety for a while now, was very hesitant on taking any kind of medication. Was given this medication in the hospital, and within 20 minutes, I felt relaxed and calm. Wish I wasn't so hesitant and took it sooner. Great for when anxiety attack comes on."

• rip...
• October 25, 2021

Lorazepam for Insomnia "I have been using Ativan for nearly 18 years. I went for years sleeping 4 and a half hours a night. [daytime zombie] About 4 years ago, I was having short-term memory problems. I reduced from 1 mg to 0.5, and memory very much improved, and I still sleep 6-7 hours, but keep extra 0.5s if some nights I need extra, which isn't often. I would suggest that for first timers to start with 0.5, and it might be all you need. As far as 'addiction' goes, I am totally addicted to a good night's sleep. I am grateful to the lucky stars for Ativan. Do not use often for anxiety, although helpful from time to time. I am 78 years old. Only my story, everyone has their own experience with Ativan. Good luck and goodnight, you sleepy heads. Rip Van Winkle [almost twenty years.]"

• Ann...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 18, 2021

Lorazepam for Insomnia "I've always been reluctant to take benzodiazepines, as Klonopin was a nightmare for me. I gained weight and just didn't care what I put in my mouth. Ativan has been a lifesaver for insomnia or severe panic attacks. Though I only take it at night, 2 mg. Sometimes I skip it. Its main use for me is chronic insomnia and nightmares. It's the only one that helps me sleep soundly. I try not to completely rely on it. I understand if I quit taking it, my insomnia may come back due to my stress. If my life was better, I believe it could work short-term as well. I highly recommend it as a sleep aid. I would use it just enough to get your natural rhythm of sleep back. It's long-acting, which makes a dose more effective at continuing to work."

• Mah...
• November 2, 2016

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I am on Lexapro since I was 16, so for the past basically five years, I've struggled with anxiety. My doctor decided about three weeks ago to give me Ativan as a 'break the glass kind of emergency' immediate anxiety relief. I've only used it twice since then and I don't know how to describe this medicine other than quiet. It makes everything so quiet, and for someone with anxiety, it's a miracle. I've learned what the onset of an attack looks like, and by taking this medicine within thirty minutes, I am calm, collected, and have completely avoided what might have been a mental breakdown. Honestly, this drug is such a lifesaver. It does make you a little sleepy, but nothing at all unbearable. I can take it any time of the day. It's amazing."

• pfr...
• July 19, 2013

For Insomnia "I started taking lorazepam 1 mg. and took it for a few months for insomnia. One night, I tried taking half. When I woke up the next morning, I realized it worked. Now, I've been on 0.5 mg for about 4 months. For some people, this may work. Try reducing the mg gradually."

• Ste...
• January 19, 2015

Lorazepam for Panic Disorder "Ativan works. I just started getting panic attacks in my 40s, no real reason for it except maybe aspartame, caffeine, sometimes emotional but in all I'm not sure why I have gotten panic attacks. But Ativan works. Sometimes I need three pills of 0.5 mg, or sometimes I just need one. But I only take them as needed. Not sure if my doctor is going to continue to give them to me, but I definitely need a backup of some kind. And it does make you feel better, so thank goodness for that."

• Pam...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 23, 2017

Lorazepam for Insomnia "I rarely have trouble falling asleep so that's not why I use it. I use it to stay asleep if I wake up in the middle of the night for whatever reason. There are times when I wake up 2-3 hours before I want to and my brain shifts into overdrive and I can't get back to sleep, or if I do, it takes me about an hour. This medication eliminates that. I only use it if I've had a few nights in a row like that. Then I get caught up and wake up rested. I would never feel comfortable about using it nightly. Thankfully I don't need to. 0.5mg is all it takes for me. I'm 5'3' about 130 give or take 5lbs. A bottle of 30 lasts me several weeks or a few months."

• Anonymous
• July 20, 2009

Lorazepam for Anxiety "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 fair statement. I need it also as an on-the-spot anti-anxiety, for depression, and nervous breakdowns."

• Rea...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2013

For Nausea/Vomiting "I suffer from bad anxiety and panic attacks pretty much 90% of my day. I suffer from the fear of throwing up which makes me nauseous all the time, and Ativan really helps relax me and helps with my nausea. I take 1 mg 2 times a day and helps me take the edge off feeling sick and worried."

• bha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2012

Lorazepam for Panic Disorder "Excellent experience with Ativan. Have used it for flight anxiety and flew with a smile on my face. Also used it for general panic disorder. Right when I feel a panic attack coming on I take 0.5 mg - very small amount. It kills the panic attack in 15-20 minutes and I feel incredibly relaxed for hours. Only side effect was slight drowsiness but it was not bad at all - even useful if I was trying to go to bed. Highly recommend."