Lorazepam and Anxiety: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Pum...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 2, 2019

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I’ve been taking lorazepam for about 15 years for sleeping. It works wonders. Six weeks ago, I went through a very stressful time, and my anxiety went through the roof. I hesitated for weeks about taking another 0.5 during the day because of my fear of getting hooked on this. Finally, I gave in the other afternoon, and I was my normal self that night and all the next day. Then, the following day, I was back to being anxious. So disappointing because I had hoped something got jarred into place. I'll try cutting the daytime one in half and see if I can do that for a few days. I do like this drug."

• Min...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 12, 2018

Lorazepam for Nausea/Vomiting "I’ve been using Lorazepam for 22 years. I get a prescription of 60 pills 0.5 mg at a time. I take around 10 pills per month and only when I absolutely need it. I use them for my fear of vomiting and the anxiety I get at times due to this fear. It has been a godsend for me. You cannot drink alcohol with this medicine. I have taken it hours after I’ve drank because alcohol gives me anxiety and nausea."

• Jaz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2018

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I was in a traumatic car accident. I ended up with severe anxiety. I ended up getting panic attacks also. Thought I was going to die. Never took any anxiety pills before this accident. Now I'm taking lorazepam - Ativan, this works great for me. Oh my goodness! I'm reading the reviews. Everyone is different. Some works for some, and some won't. It's a 50/50 chance like any drug. It depends on the severity of your diagnosis and how well your body can adapt to it. All depends. I can tell you this: it works for me. For now. My mom took it for 15 years. She's 64 years old. It works great for her. Anyone taking this should walk, exercise, or do a hobby you like. Sauna always helps. Anything relaxing helps. It decreases your anxiety, and remember counseling or going to a support group helps."

• Sar...
• October 3, 2016

For Nausea/Vomiting "I am going through chemo for recurring lymphoma. Naturally, there is anxiety involved, lack of sleep, nausea, and complete lack of appetite. I have a tumor on the trachea and difficulty breathing. In the hospital, I received Ativan, which so profoundly helped with all of the above: anxiety, nausea, and breathing. I am so grateful for this medication, it made my life bearable. Ativan enhances the effects of the anti-nausea drug by far. And the anti-anxiety helped me breathe better. It soothes the racing thoughts at night, and I can sleep. All this on 1mg at night, no more. This tiny under-the-tongue is a miracle for me."

• Mia...
• July 15, 2016

For Anxiety "I had hyperthyroidism, which was diagnosed when I was 37. The hyperthyroidism gave me anxiety, especially after knowing I had it. I would go to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack or stroke and was checked always, and nothing was wrong. My anxiety attacks were so bad I once was taken in an ambulance with my feet and hands numb and blood pressure through the roof. I was given 1 mg of lorazepam by a doctor in the ER and felt the difference within 20 minutes. My thyroid got burned off, and I take 1 mg in the morning and really can get through the day with no issues. I sometimes take .5 mg at night, as I don't have sleep issues. After almost 2 years, I feel like lorazepam has almost gotten me stable, and I'm going to start tapering off. It's a lifesaver."

• Syl...
• April 14, 2016

For Anxiety "Took my first Ativan today, and OMG, I feel great. This works amazing for shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, knots in the stomach, fear, shakes, and sweats. It's truly amazing. I only took 0.5, and I'm happy I did. I was afraid to take it, but I'm not anymore. It's a great miracle pill."

• cla...
• October 12, 2015

For Anxiety "I am 25 years old, and for the first time in my life, I had a severe panic attack so bad that I lost all feelings in my limbs. My breathing was so fast that my lips curled over my teeth and my hands were temporarily and uncontrollably clenched. My husband rushed me to the ER, thinking I was having a heart attack, and there my pulse was 180 and my BP was 170/100. I have never experienced anything so fearful and horrific physically. There, they gave me Ativan, which completely calmed me down. Ever since, I am prescribed Lorazepam .5 mg as a PRN, and when I feel anxious or agitated and it really amps up, I will not even hesitate to take one. I truly believe this drug has helped me get through my days and has 100% worked as a preventative for attacks."

• rai...
• May 14, 2015

Lorazepam for Anxiety "Lifesaver for adrenaline rush feelings. The smallest dose cut in half makes me feel calm, slows my racing heart and heart palpitations, and puts me to sleep. I couldn't have survived Lyme disease without it. The only bad things are it will make you tired, and after being on it for 2 weeks straight, you're likely to have rebound anxiety. If you have long-term anxiety, SSRIs are the best choice."

• cha...
• November 1, 2014

Lorazepam for Sedation "Very helpful for short-term treatment of anxiety and insomnia. I found I only needed to take half a dose to have a good night's sleep and to feel calm the next day. Such a relief after 2 years of cancer treatment left me very tired and anxious. Only problem is the doctors don't like it to be used other than for short-term."

• Cra...
• April 23, 2013

For Anxiety "I just took my first lorazepam 2 days ago. I had them in my purse for 2 weeks trying to cope with my severe anxiety attacks. After leaving a 12-year abusive marriage and being diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disease, I have been a basket case. So thankful I finally took one. I only take 1/3 of the 0.5 pill, but it prevents the attacks. I still feel some anxiety, so maybe I will try 1/2 a pill. I am just paranoid about pills. So thankful for these...would not be coping without them!"

• Anonymous
• March 23, 2011

Lorazepam for Anxiety "Periodontist prescribed before dental surgery - 2 x 1 mg tabs 1 1/2 hrs before my appointment. It was great! I do not remember anything about the surgery and obviously felt no anxiety - yet was awake the whole time. Great for this purpose."

• OLI...
• May 6, 2010

Lorazepam for Anxiety "I am a 79-year-old woman. I was prescribed 1 mg of Ativan years ago for sleep as I am a naturally anxious person... worrier, etc. Last November, I went through a traumatizing surgery on my back and came up with GAD. I was put on Cymbalta, which made me very sick. I was left with this jittery, crying daily problem, and I finally asked if I could break up a 1 mg Ativan pill and take some of it when I felt these awful jitters coming on. He agreed it was O.K. I resisted it for a week or two after reading some of the posts, but I now think I am old and I need to stop being anxiety-ridden. My family deserves for me to be normal. If taking Ativan accomplishes this, O.K."

• sab...
• January 1, 2010

For Light Anesthesia "My dentist doesn't use sedation, so he prescribed 2 mg lorazepam the night before, 1 in the morning, and 1 an hour before my tooth extractions! It worked wonders. I'm terrified of dentists, by the way. I also was prescribed this same dosing for a closed machine MRI, it was very effective. I also use 1 mg for anxiety (panic attacks). It is a bit less effective - I'd give it a 7 out of 10 for that use."

• Ana...
• September 11, 2009

Lorazepam for Anxiety "Ativan has a troublesome history of abuse and ignorance associated with it. People expect some magical pill to solve all their problems on a daily basis, following the advice of a doctor rather than their own body. I lead a stressful life, and sometimes there's no amount of relaxing, watching movies, etc., to get my body to calm down. I always want to get up and run, work out, etc. If used properly, it's a lifesaving medication for me. Losing my hair from stress, Gilbert's syndrome, etc., finally I am able to enjoy my life again, enjoy movies, etc. Used properly, it's a tool I wish to have at my touch at all times available. Responsibility and moderation to all."

• too...
• November 21, 2008

"Without this, I am not quite human, nor quite sane. After my mom passed with an acute illness, I developed a horrible case of insomnia and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). A psych prescribed this, and with it, I feel that I can calmly exist and think clear thoughts. Without it, I am a tight jumble of nerves, I cannot think straight, am paranoid, mean, physically ill, and feel like giving up. I tried to go without it for about 6 weeks, and all my symptoms returned to me 10-fold. Taking a few pills a day is a small price to pay for your sanity, the ability to smile again, work, look forward to seeing your family, and actively pursuing life. Although I don't recommend this for everyone for a long time, I will probably take it forever. Excellent."

• jon...
• July 13, 2008

"I've been on Ativan for 4 months now, 0.5 mg once or twice a day to control my anxiety attacks. I take it when I feel jittery, have a flushing face, a heavy head akin to a tension headache, and dizziness. Usually, these symptoms subside within 2 hours of dosing. It isn't often that I have to take 1 mg in two divided (0.5 mg) 6-hourly doses. Last month, I didn't take Ativan for 5 straight days, and I didn't suffer any withdrawal symptoms or rebounds, but my anxiety attacks returned on the sixth day."

• jon...
• July 11, 2008

For Anxiety "I've been on Ativan for 4 months now: 0.5 mg once or twice a day to control my anxiety attacks. I only take it when I feel jittery, flushing in my face, a heavy headache akin to a tension headache, and dizziness. Usually, these symptoms subside within 1 to 2 hours of dosing. Sometimes as quickly as half an hour, and it is not often that I have to take 1 mg in two divided (0.5 mg) 6-hourly doses. Last month, I didn't take Ativan for 5 straight days, and I didn't suffer any withdrawal symptoms or rebounds."