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 | | 2/17/2005 | 4 | | 4/29/2004 | 4 | SLEEP | F | 33 | | 1/3/2004 | 4 | | 1/7/2004 | 4 | anxiety | hands and arm feel swollen, without being swollen ach and tingle and sometimes numb. | F | 61 | | 7/23/2004 | 4 | anxiety | none | M | 35 | | 1/5/2007 | 4 | anxiety | sleepy, lazy | I started taking Lorazipam (generic of Ativan) for anxiety attacks for a few weeks while going through a bunch of medical tests. Works wonders. And quickly. Haven't ever felt withdrawal symptoms, but I only take a half pill at a time. Makes you sleepy, but not too sleepy to work/drive. (and I figured better to be a little sleepy than completely stressed out and unable to concentrate!) Be careful with alcohol though. Didn't notice a problem when I had a glass of wine AFTER taking it a few hours earlier, but felt VERY loopy when I had a glass of wine and THEN took a half pill. | F | 27 | | 8/20/2007 | 4 | Anxiety, insomnia | None. | A wonderful medication. I have used it to deal with two "issues" over the past four years and am starting again after a few months off it. Half a .5mg tablet calms me down in about 20 mins. I don't feel drugged or loopy, just calm; a nice, natural, welcome feeling. After several months, I did develop a tolerance. Stopping was not as difficult as some here say it is. There are concerns, but my psychiatrist says at this low dosage not to worry. For me, this is not the evil drug many make it out to be. It is a welcome relief from anxiety. | M | 51 | | 11/28/2008 | 4 | panic attacks, insomnia | Only drowsiness about an hour after ingestion. Did provide me with a sense of calmness. | Please be careful! I have had episodes of rebound after going off it after taking it for a few days (1-3mg/day) i.e., added anxiety and sleeplessness. Easy to get addicted to this drug. | M | 39 | | 5/30/2009 | 4 | Panick attacks | Hangover,if taken regularly, which can lead to more anxiety and panick. | In my early 30's I was prescribed l mg Ativan 3-4 times a day. I became hopelessly addicted and experienced violent withdrawal symptoms and I had no choice than to take more Ativan and it became a vicious cycle. Luckily I found a doctor who guided me to gradually cut down on the dose and it took me appr. 3 months to | F | 58 | | 8/22/2005 | 3 | given to my Dad by Hospice | Hospice gives Ativan 1 ml sublingual every hours. after 12 hours I requested they give only as needed (PRN), as Dad was not experiencing anxiety after 1st dose. They held medication for 24 hours, and his close friend was able to talk to him briefly; although Dad could no longer talk, He realized she was there with him. After beginning to experince agitation shortly therafter this visit, Nurses administered Ativan,which fully sedated him for the next 4 days, when he then passed away. If You wish to have family members see/talk to your parent/loved one before they die, you may wish to ask Doctor's or Hospice for some other med, temporarily. Ativan seems to put seniors into a complete stupor where they will not be able to respond to anyone. When I die, I would like to be concious enough to know that my wife or my relatives are there with me. with Ativan, that probably won't happen | M | 57 | | 8/30/2008 | 3 | tired | | 4/16/2009 | 3 | panic attack | wild dreams and only after 14 days I felt lost and cried if I was not on the meds. Was not sad or crying before.. just stomach pains and panic attacks ;-( | I am a bit confused as my doctor has me on prilosec for my terrible tummy pains, heart burn which is contributing to my panic attacks. No panic attacks before ulcer issue.. Also a bout with IBS and now it seems in reading sounds like it is the wrong drug (ativan) when you have IBS and ulcers!.... Bummed | F | 36 | | 12/20/2007 | 3 | | 6/24/2005 | 3 | | 6/24/2005 | 3 | | 5/5/2004 | 3 | Sleep | People on this site get surprised when they take this drug for 10 years straight and then try and come off cold turkey and get withdrawals.... Do not take more than twice a week and you will be fine. Take it every day and you will obviously screw yourself up. Works great though for sleep. Just be very careful and take as little as possible as infrequently as possible. ANDDDDDD yeahhh. | M | 16 | 1X day | 10/5/2013 | 2 | | 6/2/2007 | 1 | migraines,anxiety, depression, | had to be admitted to hospital detox unit for ativan addiction. HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!! (within 5-7 days of use)Withdrawing from this drug was the most painful experience of my life (unmedicated childbirth was easier) Causes rebound anxiety after continued use-ie-anxiety increased.I NEVER took this drug at higher than prescribed doses-followed docs directions ALWAYS. Because it involves the same receptors in the brain as alcohol,began self-medicating with alcohol in between doses. Increases depression. | Had to be hospitalized to detox because of the potential of seizures,cardiovascular complications,even death. The withdrawal is horrendous- worst pain physically ive ever experiened! every muscle in my body cramped- chest pain- unbelievable shaking- insomnia. this drug is POISON!! it took my life away. im grateful i didnt die/and to have my life back | F | | 11/13/2004 | 1 | sedative for MRI | Worked great during the procedure. I didn't have a care in the world. When it started wearing off, I became VERY violent. Hitting people even. My daughter said to make sure I never take this again! | F | 37 | | 1/28/2009 |