Lorazepam (Ativan)

[barbn]

Hi all -

Tell me about your experiences with Lorazepam (Ativan). My daughter was just prescribed for night time use only....to help her relax and sleep...also taking Zoloft. I am just curious about other experiences...

THANKS!!!

Barb

[xhyperyogix]

I've had this ages ago - works very well, but be careful because benzos can be addictive / stop being effective if you take it on subequent days for a long time / take a high dose.

I currently have temazepam ( a similar thing) for sleep which is strictly 3 times a week (on same days for the routine). My doc says this dose and timing will make sure I get enough sleep on those days but will have no long term bad effects from over-use of the drug over the long term. I can tell if i have too much as it gives me swollen eyes for some reason and a bit of acne.......always listen to your body!!!!

Hope it all works out.

Hyper x

[Markoo]

Ativan are very strong for being 2mg , i took 1 before and it it felt like i took a ton of diazepam , i didnt know the doctors even prescribed ativan anymore, theyre meant to be no good, a friend i know who takes panic attacks took one and the next day he said he was like a zombie.

[Tish]

I don't think they're prescribed in this country routinely, the side effects are too severe and they're too addictive. My doctor put me on them when I first had anxiety symptoms many years ago and they just seemed to make my problem much, much worse. x

[Magic]

Barb.
I used to take ativan years ago.
The Health Centre I go to banned them.I think a lot a of people were abusing them.
I have some thing else now, but they are not as good as ativan in my opinion. They helped me.
They are addictive though so beware