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 |
| 3 | Insomnia and Anxiety | When I couldn't sleep I broke 1mg pill in half. It helped to get me to sleep, I felt groggy the next day. When .5mg quit working I began taking 1mg as needed. That worked for a short time but I became irritable the next day. It stopped working for sleep issues but did calm anxiety. Doc said I've been taking it too long and discontinued my prescription. Prescribed Ambien for insomnia instead. Have not started Ambien yet. | Crestor increased issues that I already had with Insomnia, requiring Ambien to help me get to sleep. I have stopped crestor because of insomnia and other negative side effects. Might not use Ambien since I've eliminated a major cause of Insomnia (Crestor) and ask Dr to renew my prescription for Lorazepam because it did help to reduce anxiety. | M | 67 | 10 years 1mg 1X AN | 9/27/2021 | 1 | Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia | Worsening anxiety, depression, panic attacks, severe addiction, weight gain, fatigued, slept all the time, stupor, brain fog, severe memory and concentration problems. Had neuro psychological testing and now have permanent brain damage. | Started Ativan 20 yrs ago. Takes several months before you get the full effect. So bad changes take hold of you overtime & you don't even realize it. I explained my problems to the Dr. She stated I was in need of higher doses & added an antidepressant. I'd go back saying I was having side effects but she kept increasing doses. The meds were not helping. They caused more anxiety and depression. I tried weaning off on my own After a year I was down to 1/2 the original dose. That day my world spun out of control! I went through 11 days of severe withdrawal. Pop ups would appear in my head telling me everything I walked past had to be taken out, washed & organized. I had nightmares all night of being gang raped or sticking my grandchildren in ovens. I went to the Dr. & she insisted my body telling me I still needed to take it because it showed how anxious I was. She wanted me to go back up to the original dose. I refused. 2 yrs later I tried weaning down .25 mg, but that is very problematic. If I don't get the med within 24 hrs, I start to go into withdrawal. I still get horrible nightmares. To top it off, the Dr. wants me NOW to go off the Ativan completely. The side effects I have complained about for years, have now been found to be real. NOW they say the Standard of Care is to take this med no longer than 4 months! Lot of good that does me after I have been taking it for 20 years & suffered damage you can't reverse. | F | 61 | 20 years 2 mg 3X day | 4/6/2022 | 1 | sexual harassment | Horribly addicting. Caused depression, horrible anxiety, panic attacks, neediness, severe chest pain, neck and back pain, headaches, vomited 2-6 times per day including anytime I brushed my teeth, suicidal, and caused crazy insomnia. Herbal tea works much better for me. CAUSED RAGE! | This company should be sued for pushing this on people for every little problem. Has been linked to alzheimers too! | F | 59 | 6 months 1 3X day | 5/9/2022 | 5 | Occasionally for anxiety | None | Very effective but use very sparingly.. | M | 71 | 10 years 10mg 1X AN | 9/9/2022 | 4 | Generalized anxiety | Ativan has been the only medication that has worked to stop my panic attacks (where my anxiety all started) and to manage my generalized anxiety disorder. It doesn’t make me too drowsy and I’m able to now work without debilitating anxiety. And function skmewhat normally “normal life” | I’ve noticed that sone manufacturers are not equal, which becomee very frustrating when one month I’m feeling somewhat normal and the next month I’m finding myself having extra anxiety, manufactures do matter. And the trouble j have to go through to obtain a medication that makes me be able to function, is overall not fair. | F | 29 | 2 years 1mg 2X day | 11/13/2022 | 3 | Cancer | Been addicted hopelessly for 10 years! Prescribed for several reasons due to cancer! Dr now wants me to stop! | M | 65 | 10 years 5mg 3X day | 11/27/2022 | 5 | Panic Attacks | Was given ativan twice: Once in ER (pill) and Once in Psych ward (shot). Made me so calm and panic stopped for the whole day. I was so happy and relaxed I could finally calm down after bouncing off the walls for a week straight. It made me feel high so I am not sure what taking it everyday would do to someone nor would I like to find out, but if you are going through a random crisis I would recommend this. My arm was sore for about 3 weeks after the shot but it was worth it for the emotional relief. I was too loopy to hold a normal conversation or drive so I recommend having someone trustworthy to support you after taking this drug. | Great for emergencies. Pure bliss. I hope I am never in a position to have to take this drug again but I would if it ever came down to it. | F | 20 | 2 days 5mg 1X day | 4/1/2023 | 5 | Anxiety suicidal thoughts | I have had really bad suicidal thoughts the doctor increased from 1mg to 2mg and the difference is amazing no more suicidal thoughts | M | 60 | 3 years 2mg 1X day | 10/10/2023 | 1 | Muscle spasms | I'm no longer taking this medication. | F | 70 | 30 days 4 mg 1X day | 3/21/2024 Patient History |