ATIVAN Reviews (LORAZEPAM)Average Rating: 3.3 (709 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ATIVAN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ATIVAN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | anxiety | tired in moring | M | 3 weeks | 10/8/2003 | 5 | anxiety | No noticeable side effects on this medication. | Taken occasionally over the past several years. Works well at easing my anxiety in as little as 20 minutes. I take 0.5 to 1mg PRN. Taken only when anxiety is excessive. Can be very addictive so I try not to take it often. | F | 36 | 3 years | 11/9/2003 | 1 | Was given it by my doctor for grief | Ativan is a horrible drug, and anyone looking for the REAL story about it should see: www.benzo.org.uk This is a VERY addictive drug, and one must taper off of it VERY slowly. NEVER EVER stop this drug suddenly, EVEN AFTER SHORT TERM USE. I was taking a | Do not take this drug or any other benzodiazepines...highly addictive. Not recommended for bereavement or trauma. Short-term use only, no longer than 3 weeks maximun. See the website, www.benzo.org.uk. Please read the Ashton Manual. | F | 41 | 11 months | 12/9/2003 | 4 | SLEEP | F | 33 | | 1/3/2004 | 4 | | 1/7/2004 | 4 | anxiety. pvc's | lethargy spike after 6 hours | effective for anxiety. | M | 35 | 2 days | 1/11/2004 | 5 | Panic Disorder/Anxiety | Drowsiness the first couple of days. | Wonderful drug. Takes about 15 min. to kick in - miracle drug for anxiety and panic. No withdrawl symptoms and did not become addicted or dependent. | F | 28 | 3 months | 2/3/2004 | 4 | insomnia, anxiety | fatigue, rapid tolerance, and jitters when i did not get the next dose | Works well, but tolerance sucks. I wish I did not need it, but I am a severe insomniac.:-) | F | 18 | 1 years | 3/19/2004 | 4 | Anxiety | Fatigue Loss of care | Works well. I really have no complaints. | F | 22 | 2 years | 3/22/2004 | 4 | | 4/29/2004 | 3 | | 5/5/2004 | 5 | | 5/7/2004 | 5 | Anxiety | NONE | WONDERFUL ANXIETY MEDICATION | M | 38 | 5 years | 5/9/2004 | 5 | | 5/12/2004 | 5 | | 5/18/2004 | 3 | Panic Attacks | Sleepiness and dizziness. Take 1 hour to take effect for me. | My doctor keeps warning me of the very addictive nature of this stuff, so I've been instructed only to take it when needed. It tends to dim the sensations, but I know the original problem is still there, lurking underneath. It's just muted somehow. But in the middle of a full-blown attack, I'm glad to have the volume turned down. | M | 37 | 40 days | 5/20/2004 | 1 | anxiety | Ativan feels like alcohol, with fewer side effects and less sleepiness. I'm immune to it - can take 10mg and will just feel somewhat, relaxed. | ADDICTIVE, big time. | M | 25 | 6 months | 5/25/2004 | 5 | Sleep | F | 47 | 3 years | 6/1/2004 | 5 | | 6/4/2004 | 4 | anxiety | hands and arm feel swollen, without being swollen ach and tingle and sometimes numb. | F | 61 | | 7/23/2004 |