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 |
| 5 | Anxiety | Mild drowsiness | I took this medicine as needed after my mother died. I only used it a few times a week. It worked great to make life more manageable and help my mind and body relax. My doctor warned me though to only take it when needed and I listened. | F | 42 | 1 1X AN | 2/14/2011 | 5 | Anxiety | Mild drowsiness | I took this medicine as needed after my mother died. I only used it a few times a week. It worked great to make life more manageable and help my mind and body relax. My doctor warned me though to only take it when needed and I listened. | F | 42 | 1 1X AN | 2/14/2011 | 5 | Sleeplessness/anxiety | Drowsy. Calming. Addictive in that it is so wonderful and easy for bringing relief for my sleeplessness and occasional high anxiety. | I am highly sensitive to drugs and this is the only medicine prescription I currently have filled. I love being able to take .5 to 1mg Ativan before bed, sleep well all night, and wake up refreshed. For my occasional PTSD type symptoms(self diagnosed)this helps me be calm and helps me put out the sudden fire of thoughts. I am going off caffeine, don't drink alcohol, and will stop late night dining to see if I can sleep without Ativan because I have been taking it more regularly this month. I don't want to depend on any medication that becomes addictive and my Dr advised me to be aware of this possibility. However Ativan works and I will continue to take .5 to 1 mg when necessary. I prefer a regime of good nutrition, herbs, teas, and yoga but since perimenopause/menopause I have needed more help for sleep and anxiety. I am grateful for this drug's availability and affordability. | F | 53 | 2 years 1mg 1X AN | 2/15/2011 | 5 | anxiety | None | Has helped me manage..I became a new mom at 52 and I have twins | F | 56 | 3 years 1mg 3X W | 2/28/2011 | 5 | Anxiety | none | Due to taking care of my daughter that has Lyme Disease my stress level was raising my BP. Ativan helps calm me down and doesn't put me to sleep, allows me to function like a somewhat normal human being so I can take care of my daughter. | F | 56 | 1 years 1mg 2X AN | 11/12/2010 | 5 | Insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome | None | I love this pill. I always had trouble sleeping. Not only would I 'turn myself around' but I would sometimes get no sleep once I was too turned. I was originally prescribed this for anxiety and immediately noticed how great it was for sleeping. It is stupendous for sleeping. It helps me get to sleep and I don't wake up with any groggy feeling or side effects. I have never had a problem with needing a higher does, and .5 DOES work, like clockwork, every night. Plus it is wonderful to have on hand for the occasional anxious day. My mom had real trouble with Ambian and Lunesta - why take those when this is available. The only problem with this pill is getting it. I don't know why but all doctors are hysterical about it and my pharmacy is too. Don't dare lose any pills down the sink my pharmacy will call the DEA if I show up 2 days early for a refill. | F | 38 | 8 years .5mg 1X day | 9/4/2010 | 5 | Panic attacks | None. Just helps me calm down. Relaxes me. | My dr. prescribed this because I started having a few panic attacks related to my husband and son's deployment to Iraq. I have taken 5 pills in the two months I've had the prescription. I really try to avoid taking them, but when i start shaking and crying for no reason, they have really helped calm me down. I have never taken more than 1 pill in a day, 1 to get me thru the inital panic lets me calm down and deal rationally again. | F | 37 | 2 months 0.5 mg 1X AN | 4/26/2010 | 5 | pelvic floor muscle spasms | Some agression | F | 35 | 2 years .5 - 1 mg 1X day | 6/29/2010 | 5 | Anxiety, Panick Attacks | Slowed reaction time, possibly addictive | This medicine has helped prevent anxiety and panic attacks for me or to calm me down when experiencing anxiety. Only take as needed or when I think I might get anxious. Works immediately. Would highly recommend for anyone going through difficult situations or anyone with any form of adjustment disorder, dealing with sickness of self or family members, or depressive episodes. | F | 24 | 2 months .5 to 1 mg 1X AN | 6/30/2010 | 5 | Panic/anxiety/post traumatic stress | none | I was "normal" until a series of very serious events took over my life, I have not been the same since. Ativan keeps me feeling "normal" again and I can work and be social without anyone knowing I have this going on. I wish I didn't need it, but I do, and thank you God for having it available or I would not be here today. | F | 59 | 9 years 1 mg. 4X day | 8/30/2010 | 5 | for sleep | I felt a little sleepy when i first started taking ativan, But now I have no side effects to report. | In my opinion this is a mild relaxant that would work well for alot of people. | F | 49 | 5 years .05 1X day | 3/19/2010 | 5 | Anxiety | sleepiness | I take ativan before bed because it makes me very sleepy. Other than that no side effects. this is a great medication. less addictive than xanax. | F | 27 | 1 years 1mg 1X AN | 2/4/2010 | 5 | BiPolar rapid Cycling-Panic-Anxiety | slightly groggy although not sleepy. relaxed, calming, | I have been talking .5 (1/2 a MG)twice a day to prevent or control rapid thoughts, anxiety, crying spells, catastrophising.. It has helped me calm down when needed. Klonopin does not agree with me at all.. My doctor is now trying me on Xanax XR which I thinkis a good switch for now. I would use ativan again, I just think it's pooped out on me or I have gotten tolerant and it is not working the same.. | F | 40 | 1 years 0.5 2X day | 4/4/2010 | 4 | Bipolar Disorder-Aggitation-Anxiety | Calming, euphoric, dizziness, very comfortable, sleepy, vision disturbance, | Works quickly and even quicker if left to absorb under the tongue. I am supposed to take 1/2 mg 2 x a day whi I rarely have to. But, This drug is great to have on hand for Bipoars in mixed states to calm anxiety and increase resistance to irrational thinking and ideas. | F | 40 | 5 years 1 2X day | 3/27/2010 | 4 | anxiety | No side effects. Works like a charm. | F | 46 | 1 years 10mg 1X AN | 8/10/2010 | 4 | Anxiety | Sleepiness & Lack of Concentration | I've been taking Ativan (1 mg 3X/day)for 5 years. I was previously on Xanax (2 mg 3X/day) and it stopped helping so my doctor switched me to Ativan and it has done wonders ever since. It helped with the anxiety and allowed me to sleep better at night. I did not experience too many side effects...just sleepiness and occasional lack of concentration. I recently decided that I do not want to take it anymore because my husband and I would like to have a baby in the near future. I decided to wean myself off of ativan 3 weeks ago. I started by taking just 1 mg/day for the first week, then dropped to .5 mg/day for 3 days, then down to .25 mg 1X/day and then .25 every 2 days. I stopped one week ago. I went to my dr. because I was worried about the withdrawal symptoms. He put me on Celexa (10 mg 2-3X/day). The first few days I felt very anxious, very sensitive to noises and light, weakness, insomnia, heart palpitations, shakiness and restless legs. I am on day 7 and much of this has gone away. The Celexa has helped quite a bit. Overall it really wasn't that bad. I feel so much better now. I have more energy during the day and feel good overall. After reading other peoples' comments, I thought that sharing my experience would help others who are trying to stop taking it to be encouraged vs. deterred by the bad experiences. I hope this helps and good luck! | F | 29 | 5 years 3X day | 4/7/2010 | 4 | panic attacks | Forgetfulness, sleep hangover | Bottom Line: Ativan has few side effects when taken in smaller doses and if taken WITHOUT other drugs or booze. It has allowed many of us to live a 'normal' life. Of course it's addictive, hello..? When you are truly ready to stop this drug always get help and do not attempt to do it alone. You must wean off very slowly, literally chipping away at the pills until all you take is a crumb. I was taught this by a very good psychiatrist. Panic is a very real and physical condition that can tear your life apart. Taking this drug is no different than taking insulin for diabetes. My advice, stay under 4 mgs. daily, preferably 2-3 mgs. and you should be fine. I hear all this hoopla about how scary ativan is, etc. But many of the people who say this are also drinking or taking other drugs. If the drug doesn't click with you stop taking it but Don't tell others they need to stop too. God Bless and may He give you the Peace you deserve. | F | 57 | 14 years 1 mg 3X day | 2/13/2011 | 4 | anxiety | Moderate drowsiness. | I have to laugh when I read some of the reviews from people on here who clearly were prescribed this drug for anxiety - they took it once or twice or for only a couple days and then post a horrible, scary rating. You have to give it a chance - when I first started taking it, I was half out of my mind with anxiety, unable to cope at all! The first few days, I didn't like it at all. But now it is a wonder drug for me and made it possible for me to function and get through my anxiety episodes and panic attacks. Yes, it makes you drowsy (it's a sedative) and yes it makes you not as anxious which in itself can be alarming at first - we're used to panicking! It's a strong drug so start out with .25 and work up to what feels comfortable. But don't pan the drug if you've only taken it once or twice - unless you had an allergic reaction or became homicidal!!! | F | 36 | 3 years 1 4X W | 1/13/2011 | 4 | Anxiety disorder, racing thoughts | drowsiness | I have been using Ativan sice February 2010... and I ONLY USE IT WHEN I *REALLY* NEED IT... You can't let yourself depend on this drug or you will become addictive to it... The people who are writing bad things about Ativan obviously used it more then they should have... You have to take control of yourself and not let this drug take control of you... Addiction to drugs is NO FUN just remember that before you pop a pill!... | F | 42 | 10 months 0.5 mg 1X AN | 1/6/2012 | 4 | Anxiety,Pain,Muscle Cramps,Insomnia | Drowsiness and Fatigue when taking during the day. Taken at night for sleep, it works great. | I take it as needed. Never a problem with withdrawl or major side effects. Used to hear voices in my head telling me bad things. Now we have regular conversations and they finally make sense. I'd be lonely without it. | F | 88 | 20 years .5 - 2mg 2X day | 1/29/2012 |