There are 58 ratings for the drug: LORAZEPAM in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for lorazepam: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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5	anxiety	none	real effective at short circuiting the anxiety causing worry causing higher anxiety, a real life saver for me.	M	63	5 years		8/30/2007
1	stress	only meant as a short term fix but did not know that, doctor had me on 4-1mg tabs a day for six years, only lived for the next 'fix'!!	now switched to diazepam and slowly lowering the dose, I feel a large part of my life is missing as I was on my own'planet' most of the time.	M	61	6 years		4/7/2007 Email
1	to sleep	sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, unsteadiness	I was prescribed 1 mg twice a day as needed (for sleep). I'd taken this some time ago and I reacted to it very badly. Recently, I was desperate again for something to help me sleep and last week took a single 1 mg table one night and for the next two nights took half a tablet each night. I couldn't imagine that small a dosage over a total of only three nights could turn my world upside down, but it did. I literally wonder if I'm dying. I haven't slept in days and have depression severe enough where I'm crying all the time. I haven't taken it now in about three nights but I think this drug is so dangerous and immediately addictive that it takes forever to get out of your system even at these small doses. I don't recommend this medication for anyone and, if you should decide to take it anyhow, make sure your doctor is monitoring you every step of the way. This is one of the drugs that killed Michael Jackson.	F	59	3 days		10/14/2009
5	Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome	Deep sleep which stops the vomiting cycle and gives me the only relief I've ever found from the vomiting/headaches and deep chills accompanying this rare syndrome that I suffer from. No bad side effects; normal drowsiness afterwards until I return to normal.	I was prescribed Lorazepam by one of the few specialists in my illness about 18 months ago. I do not have anxiety or panic attacks, but any overload of sress triggered my symptoms. Several others drugs were tried which did not work at all or had bad side effects. This one, for me, has been wonderful, as it has helped reduce the severity of my symptoms from attacks rated at 9 or 10 out of 10 to 1 or 2 out of 10. I only take the Lorazepam with 1 Tylenol about once each week, rarely twice.	F	58	1 years		10/9/2008
5	bypolar/anxiety/panick attacts	The only side effect I have is feeling good!	This drug is slowly bringing me back to normal. (Whatever normal is.) I had a major panick attack two weeks ago so my doctor put me on lorazepam. So far it is working. My insides are beginning to stop trembling. Even though I was taking trazodone, I still had trouble sleeping. No problem now! The only disturbing thought I have is that it is addictive. Please contact me if you have had this problem. Once the shaking stops, I will cut my dosage in half as per my doctor's recommendation. I have tried clonazepam and it made me aggressive and zaprexa made me fat. I pray to the good Lord above that this drug is the answer to all my misery.	F	56	7 days		9/12/2007 Email
5	panic attacks; anxiety	Sometimes my memory is not as good; must be careful when planning on partying and drinking	I have a very stressful occupation which requires high levels of performance- I would have been disabled without this drug; this med was/is essential for me	M	56	16 days		11/23/2007
2	to sleep	I need to get to sleep at night because I have to be up at 5:30. I naturally stay up late and this is hard for me. I have been having a drink every night and decided a pill would be better....WHAT A MISTAKE!!	I had been on this drug since summer. I loved it because I went right to sleep. The longer I took it the weaker I was the next day. I decided to just QUIT! Big mistake again. I awaken sooo tired that I can barely get to my first class AND I HAVE to TEACH it! Today I was so breathless and weak I called a colleague to teach the class for me and went home, slept an hour and am now up. I'll probably NEVER get to sleep now. I am so glad I read these entries to confirm my problem with breathing...I was about to go to the Dr. for a chest X-ray! I also have gained about 20lbs. When you are weak you eat!	F	55	10 months		1/20/2009
1	insomnia/anxiety	insomnia and anxiety much worse than before	This medication worked fine for me as long as I took it very infrequently. Over six years, I averaged one 0.5 MG pill every two and a half months for insomnia or anxiety. I had no side effects that I was aware of. When I had an injury however, I couldn't sleep, and I started taking the lorazepam about every other night to help me nod off. Within a month I reached tolerance and it no longer worked. When I tried to quit, I developed searing anxiety attacks and terrible insomnia much worse than I ever had before. To minimize symptoms, I then tapered it down over a month and quit. My taper was too fast. Three months later, I still have insomnia and anxiety which far surpass my original problem. My reading indicates that lorazepam is even more addictive than other benzodiazepines, and that benzos decrease the GABA neurotransmitters which ordinarily keep you calm. From one month's steady use, this drug has substantially ruined my life, and my confidence and sense of well being are at an all	M	55	6 years		12/31/2008 Email
5	sleep	none except vivid dreams.	I have taken lorazepam as required, every night, 1/2 mg dose, to help me sleep at night since I worry and/or am anxious about work or family. It allows me to fall asleep within 15 minutes and I get a full 8 hours of sleep. It has worked well for me.	F	52	4 years		1/3/2010
5	severe panic and anxiety attacks	none	I normally do not like to take pills. I am experiencing an emotionally overwhelming family issue. I take 0.5 MG nightly for sleep; and, occasionally, at other times, as needed. This pill has done wonders for me. It is very appropriate for my situation.	F	52	4 months		10/12/2007
5	sleep - anxiety kept me awake	None, except that it allows me to sleep	Upon the death of my father and the ensuing family "issues," I asked my doctor for something that would prevent my mind from racing all night long (which kept me from sleeping). I do not care for drugs, but this one works for me. Unlike most of the people taking Lorazepam, I do not have much anxiety as I have since resolved the problematic issues in my family. However, I still use Lorazepam sporatically when I suspect I may not be able to get a good night's sleep. Half or one-third a dose does it for me, and I wake up absolutely fine.	F	52	3 years		5/5/2006
5	Unable to sleep at night	None	I have taken lorazepam as required, maybe 4 or 5 times a month, 1MG dose, to help me sleep at night if I am alone in the house or especially worried or anxious about work or family. It allows me to fall asleep within 15 minutes and I get a full 8 hours of sleep. It has worked well for me.	F	51			11/10/2008
5	Panic attacks/anxiety	Itching, mainly my abdomen (skin) and chest.	I'm taking only .05 mg, amybe twice a week or as needed. Very happy with it's ability to prevent or stop panic and anxiety, usually within 30min or less. If I take it more frequently or in a higher dose, I seem to experience skin itchyness in the evenings.	F	50	6 months		1/4/2010
4	Occassional Severe Anxiety Attacks	Be careful driving. I drove off the road once after taking 4mg in a six hour period. It was stupid to take that much and it could have cost me dearly. Also, do NOT order from overseas. That stuff made me VERY sick. Stay with a legal prescription and follow the rules or you will pay the price.	This is in some ways a wonder drug, but it has a dark side. You start taking it only for critical situations, this gradually shift to using it for any situation where you might feel anxious. That is the trap. Do NOT fall into the trap and you should be OK.	M	50	1.3 years		1/10/2007
1	anxiety	I was prescribed this at a very stressful time when my anxiety was ruining everyday. I thought this medication would help calm my nerves. I was prescribed 1 mg. up to 3 times daily. Initially I only took 1 mg. in the evening to help me relax and not ruminate before finally falling asleep. During a "vacation" to Hawaii I became anxious and started taking 1 mg. at noon and one in the evening. I became very hostile and aggressive with my friends and also had worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts, slept alot and then intermittent amnesia. I don't remember the last day of the "vacation from hell" at all.	This drug was prescribed for me by my dr. who had also had been treating me for depression for 2 years with Prozac and Wellbutrin. I was not made aware that anti-depressants like Prozac would interact with lorazepam. My friends from the Hawaii trip aren't speaking to me because I said or acted very offensively and don't remember any of this behavior. Don't take this medication!	F	48	30 days		2/14/2009 Email
1	sleepness nights and anxiety	This drug is nasty. Beware. First week using it was great. I slept like a baby on 2 mg. As time progressed, second week I slept for 17 hours a day and was sick for the remainder. During the second week, insomnia swept in and hallucinations in my dreams were uncomfortable and something that I have never experienced before. It was like being in the book "Alice in Wonderland" - those were the good dreams. The nightmares were horrific. I will be seeing my doctor this week for counselling to get off this drug.	Talk to your doctor if you have low tolerance to drugs and discuss side effects. I do not recommend this drug to anyone.	M	48	3 weeks		10/11/2009
1	anxiety and insomnia	Foggy head, shortness of breath, mild depression the following day... then came the feelings of panic. The horror had begun... Why do they prescribe a panic time bomb for anxiety???? Refuse this drug. Those who have posted a 5 rating will someday see what I mean. I have never had withdrawals from ANY medication before.	At first it was great and I slept like a baby. I would take it only when needed but over a year's time "need" came more often. Tolerance builds up quickly. Withdrawal starts in between doses. Once I realized Lorazepam was responsible for my shortness of breath I quit...cold turkey. There was a delay... then an unending nightmare began. At first (because of the delay...and the delay is common) I didn't put 2 and 2 together. I visited an endocrinologist, and a cardiologist sure I was dying. I wake up in the middle of the night in a panic, I can just be sitting with friends and start to feel as if I'm about to go mad...I am now on blood pressure meds because the panic causes my blood pressure to spike. If I make it through this (it has been 3 months) I will never touch another benzo again!!!	F	45	1 years		4/7/2009
5	Anxiety	No major side effects.	The first day I took It in 2mg form I felt so much better. I actually was able to sleep straight through the the night. When I tried this over a year ago i was given the 0.5 MG the lowest dose. It didn't do anything for me. But the 2MG does work for me. Although sometimes I wake up early In the morning & sometimes it's hard to get back to sleep . I finally told the doctor that i have to be on medication for the rest of my life. I have a bad Italian temper & no patience. Not a good combination. I just told my doctor that i needed something to calm me down. What lead me to trying this medicine again was the fact that my job was starting to take away 16 hours a pay period from me. That really kept me up. Many times getting up 3 hours prior to my normal time of getting up. And then one day I was up all night without sleep. So i just said to myself that I can't & don't want to feel like this any longer. I still have my Bills, but I'm not nearly as worried about them anymore bec	M	43	2 weeks		11/8/2008 Email
4	PMS/insomnia/anxiety	The only side effect I noticed was drowsiness, but depending on why you are taking them this can be beneficial.	I've been taking this "as needed" for well over 10 years (60 x 2mg tablets, max, per year). There has not been very much decrease in its effectiveness over the years, because I use it sparingly (and with a healthy fear of addiction). I give it only a rating of '4' because they are mostly useful when you can plan in advance to take them (sleep after a stressful day, dental procedures, etc.). They are not always as helpful for the occasional anxiety attack, especially if I've recently eaten something. Before they kick in I was often already beginning to get over it.	F	43	15 years		7/16/2006
5	panic attacks	None	My panic attacks gave me the feeling that I could not breathe.As I felt one begin took 1mg pill.In ten minutes my breathing was normal. I felt like a normal person, not high or sleepy. It helped me so much. I was even able to stay at work, if the panic attack happened there. I no longer had to go to ER feeling like I was dying. One trip to ER after all tests were done. They started IV injected 1mg LORAZEPAM by IV. No kidding within one minute I was breathing normally and I was my normal, friendly, happy self. I saw a psychiatrist soon after and he gave me Xanax tablets to take if I felt one coming on. The Xanax did not help me (I have heard it helps others). At a friends urging I told my psychthat the LORAZEPAM worked well for me in the ER (I was afraid my doctor would think I was a drug seeker.I just wanted to feel "normal," work and stay out of the ER) Also with Therapy, Antidepressants, Exercise, Re-embraced my Faith, Adopted a dog& Stopped/Decreased caffiene consu	F	41	3 years		6/28/2007 Email
4	anxiety	Side effects while taking regular doses were limited or non-existent. I take 1 mg 1-2 times a day and it knocks out about 86% of the anxiety, which is quite a relief. I'd like it better if it wiped out all of the anxiety. However, I stopped taking it for 3 days and had some very unpleasant side effects decribed further.	Between 1-3 days after quitting lorazepam cold turkey I began to suffer steadily increasing shortness of breath. It became severe enough that i was in fear for my life and went to the doctor (almost the emergency room). He told me that you need to slowly wean yourself odd the drug if you take it every day. I picked up another bottle of it today and after one dose feel about 50% better. I am hoping that by tomorrow the breathing distress is gone. The shortness of breathe was absolutely terrible and terrifying.	M	41	365 days		3/13/2007
1	anxiety	dry mouth, dizzy, faint, shortness of breath etc!!	If you think the side affects are bad, the withdrawal symptoms are even worse. Do not take this medicine if you don't have to! Im in college and almost missed a semester because of it. Ended up in the hospital with gastro problems and could not eat solid food for months. I will never take this med or any others again if I don't have to! Beware of this med and research it first.	F	40	8 weeks		2/15/2007
1	Anxiety	Shortness of breath, weakness, heart racing like it was going to jump out of my chest, gastro problems and I couldn't hardly even get an erection.	This medication has made my life worse than the anxiety I had before I started taking the medication.I felt like I was going to die of a heart attack when i was lying in the bed at night.	M	40	2 weeks		6/4/2007
1	Anxiety	This calmed my anxiety during the day, BUT I have had the worst nightmares of my life on this drug. I didn't realize that was a possible side effect and since learning that I will not take this ever again - I literally felt like I was going mad. I'm not looking forward to the side affects from quitting, but am terrified to take this again and try and sleep.		F	40	2 months		12/10/2009
4	anxiety	none	I've been taking this medication for the last 2 years - 1 mg dosage taken when needed. it works fine for me and I haven't had any bad side effects which is unusual for me because I tend to have bad reactions to many drugs. however, I don't take this pill often, sometimes I may go a couple months and not need it so this could be why I haven't experienced any bad side effects. my brother also takes this but he takes his more frequently (almost daily) and I know he has been having more problems with anxiety recently. his doctor switched him to a different medication.	F	39	2 years		2/4/2009
3	anxiety / depression	DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS DRUG COLD TURKEY! I started on 1 milligram 2 times a day , I have never had any drug addiction problems and I decided it was time to get off of it. I went cold turkey and within 24 hours , I literally felt like I was in hell. Cold sweats, nausea, shaking, freezing, headaches, gagging, dry heaves, sweating , SEVERE paranoia , I actually thought people were coming to get me, hallucinations, crying ,severe depression, PURE HELL! I had to go back on it and am now getting off of it slowly. IF YOU ARE GOING TO GET OFF OF THIS DRUG, PLEASE DO IT VERY SLOWLY!!!!!!!!!!!!		M	39	3 years		12/8/2009 Email
1	anxiety fear of flying	I fly about 4 times a year. My anxiety with flying has gotten worse. The last time I flew I had to take 2mg a day 3 days prior and every day for the week I was away just to stop thinking about flying. When I got home I stopped cold turkey. Oh my god I had the most disturbing end of days dream that stayed with me for a week. I had gagging, nausea, fear, tight chest, sweats, manic like thoughts, foreboding thoughts, no appetite, diarrhea, crying. Way worse than my fear of flying ever was. I thought I was losing my mind and even went to my doctor who wanted to put me on another medication. I refused and I have been feeling better each day. I can't wait for the residual side effects to go away.	Please think twice before taking this drug.	M	39	2 weeks		1/22/2010 Email
4	Anxiety turned into panic attacks	Some tiredness but not enough to leave work early. I worked through it. Drank lot's of water. "Mentally" thought that helped. I give myself a half an hour to feel the effects.	For the first time in a long time I feel normal and for many people out there they know what I mean. What a tear jerker that was for me. I took Paxil in the past and it made me numb, uncaring & extremely wierd. I was able to get off of it and felt fine for many years until my first panic attack a month ago. Life hasn't been kind since. I was introduced to Lorazepam a few weeks ago and felt like a real person again. I wasn't scared to go grocery shopping anymore or to any other social event that would throw me into panic attacks. I think everyone is different & medication works in different ways for all of us. It may or may not work for you. I say try it because it was positive for me but stop if it's not for you.	F	38	1 months		9/29/2009 Email
4	Anxiety, Panic, Severe PMS	Possible mild headaches when not taking it, possible gastro pains (but have had a week or two of gastro problems due to stress so who knows).	I was reluctant to take it, have had it 3x in a week for some very high anxiety which landed me in the hospital for a racing heart, palpitations, stomach issues, dizziness, and severe fatigue. I can tell you that I finally SLEPT WELL after taking only 1/2 mg and started feeling like myself again. I have just moved overseas, my husband hasn't moved with me yet, I've had family issues, and am looking after an energetic 4 year old without much help. I felt like I was at the end of my rope and someone tied a knot for me to hang onto (the Lorazepam). Not sure how long I'll take it, am very wary about addictions, but the low dose every few days is taking the edge off of things.	F	38	6 days		8/29/2007
3	Anxiety /Panic Attacks	I use to take it as needed but when I had a Hypoglycemic and vertigo and a Panic attack all at once and ended up in the Emergency room I started taking it more offten at first every other night 1 MG and now every night .5 mg I lowered the dose my self thinking I could make it last longer and did not want to get addicted to a higher does. But now been taking it since September 2005 almost 4 months now and I have been having side effects of, Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, fatigue , blurred vision ,BAD headaches, gastrointestinal (Gallstones), one of the worst side effects are respiratory disturbances (hard to breath through out day and can not even walk with out restrictions. once in a while I use to get heart Palpitations but now I get every day and several a day of irregular heartbeat and Heart Palpitations, Eyes: sensitivity of eyes to light; tingling, burning ( like a fever would make it feel), Both Eyes hurt upper like straining in side or bulging feeling deep inside upper eye ba	I have been waiting for my other Dr appointment who I don't see till end of January 2006 to get on different medication for my Anxiety and Panic attacks but they have have such a long waiting list that now I have been on this medication too long and now starting to have symptoms this last month they have gotten worse. If only they could of seen me sooner I would not be going through this. They were suppose to see me right after my referral to them in September that is when I first started this medication but they did not contact me till December to make an appointment pretty weird I think. Well all I can say is good luck it does work for short term but it is not meant to be taken long term.	F	36	4 months		1/3/2006 Email
1	Stress	Major cognitive impairment, memory loss, stupor, fatigue, followed by rebound panic attacks when the dose wore off. the more I took it, the more panicky I got, until finally I realized that the panic was from withdrawal, not from me--and I was only taking about .25 mg maybe twice a week.	When I told the doctor I thought the Lorazepam was a problem and I didnt' want any more, he told me I would have seizures if I tried to just stop taking it cold turkey, and he switched me to a daily dose (!) of klonopin, which I now know is just the same stuff with different name, but even more potent. That just made things worse, of course. It's now taken me 2 YEARS to taper off Klonopin and it's been absolute torture. Seizures, panic attacks, vomiting. Muscle cramps. Electric zaps. the insomnia is so bad that sometimes I go 3 days straight without sleeping, then collapse. My life has completely fallen apart. All of these benzos are dangerous. I took my last dose 2 months ago and have finally felt the mental fog lift a bit (yay!) but have been so physically ill I can't function. Stay away from this whole group of drugs--they are a nightmare.	F	36	3 months		2/15/2009
5	anxiety - ocd	none	"L" quickly reduces the mountains into molehills. A must for the medicine cabinet. Problem is.. with daily use.. tolerance level builds so you must increase the dose. Totally operational -non drowsey and allows for focus.	F	35	9 years		11/27/2007
5	stress, worries & effects on sleep	No side effects!! Just feeling alot better.	LIFESAVER for me. I wish this came over the counter.	F	35	31 days		12/15/2007
3	anxiety	none	very addictive, on 3 tabs a day and meant to be tapering down but going to be very difficult to come off	M	34	1 years		4/15/2009
1	anxiety	Nightmares,disturbing thoughts,dry mouth.	This drug can turn into your worst nightmare. The first couple times I took it I felt better but as I lowered the dosage and tried to ween myself off of it..MY GOD! I had a nightmare that was so disturbing that the next day it haunted me for hours. I felt like I was in my own world most of the time. I would rather deal with the anxiety rather than what this drug can bring on. No more Benzo's for me.	M	34	8 days		7/30/2009
1	to sleep	depression, drowsiness, fatigue, memory loss, confusion, disorientation, Vertigo, headaches, slurred speech, nausea, low blood pressure, anxiety, and hallucinations.	For me, this drug has caused countless side effects.	F	34	4 days		4/9/2009
5	Anxiety	Slightly tired		M	33	2 years		11/20/2005
1	to sleep	Terrible hallucinations, abnormal heart rate, sweating, trouble breathing, crying	I would NOT recommend this medication to anyone. I just wanted the effects to be over. Thought I was dying! Found out later that taking benedryl would help lessen the effects. Wish I knew that then! Ask doctor for anything else but this! Could not take it another day!	F	33	1 days		1/31/2010
5	stress/anxiety	dry mouth	it worked within minutes. i have 3 children under 4 with my own business plus my husbands own business. plus we have some political obligation weekly. it got to be to much and i couldn't get anythign down without freakin out about something else that still needed to be done. had my 1st calm day in a long while. and the kids were glad to see their regular mommy back	F	32	1 days		7/14/2007
1	panic	Shaking, problems breathing	I will never take this pill again, thought I was going to die.	F	32	1 days		9/6/2005
1	Anxiety and Panic Attacks	Shortness of breath, anxiety itself, very tired, confussion,nausea, dizziness, light headedness, problems sleeping, confussion, feeling of unrealness, problems focusing, concentration,memory loss.	I've been on Lorazapam for 1year now. At first like many, it worked wondeful. It got me to sleep, it took my panic attacks away, felt calm when on it. I started taking Anti-depressants before Lorazapam. I tried Zoloft,paczil,prozac. I'm off all the anti-depresants but couldn't deal with getting off Lorazepam. Just about 3 weeks ago I've stopped it completely to just get back to it. It's like my worst dream come real. I felt lost, with constant swing moods and mild slured speech. Pannic attacks came back and worst. I've been to the ER several times because I've felt that I'm dying. I've experienced headaches, dizziness, imsomnia, and most of all muscle cramps everywhere to include my stomatch. I've been extremely tired without the will to do anything. Seems all it makes me do is want to stay home frightened that I might get a panic attack while driving which I have before. It's the worst feeling I have ever experienced in my life. I'm for some reason more vulnerable to light...when it hits my eyes.. my memory has really gone bad. I can feel my body pulse along with my heart beat. Heart palpitations is a feeling that I get atleast 2ce a day. But the feeling that I can't breath is the worst... gets me hyperventilating and that's when hell breaks lose. I've decided to stay completely off this medication for it brings many side-effects in so little bit of time lets not say years. I don't recommend this to anyone...don't do it and if you do know when to quit. I'm not sure if my sid	M	31	1 years		9/2/2009 Email
5	severe anxiety neurosis and panic	None	I take lorazepam as a PRN (ie. when needed) to calm me right down when I'm panicking, anxious or having severe disturbing thoughts. This is a strong benzodiazepine, and it works wonders for me, even at a low dose of 1mg. It lasts for around 6 hours, sometimes longer for me. It does have a high potential for addiction, but I only need it every other day on average. I also take 50mg Paxil and 7.5mg zopiclone daily and they have no obvious interactions with the Paxil, but I wouldn't use it together with zopiclone because of the CNS Depressant effects of both medications.	M	28	1 years		5/22/2004
4	anxiety	i dont know why- but i feel freaking amazing. i do NOT take as prescribed, i ONLY take it when i feel like im gonna freak out or think im having a heart attack/bodily shut down. if u smoke a little medicinal marijuana after u take it, it works best. i also only eat half the pill.... forget the drs- they dont understand our feelings.	if u have a strong mind, u will ignore the feeling of calm it gives u and focus on why reason u need it at the moment, u will be fine. no addicition or dependence.	F	28	2 years		9/9/2009
3	anxiety	irritability, dizziness	Didn't really work that well and made me dizzy, drowsy and irritable. I would try something different.	F	28	2 days		7/18/2007
1	anxiety	shortness of breath, insomnia, nightmares, fatigue, irritability, dry mouth	I was prescribed 1-2mg/day as needed for anxiety. The drug worked fine when I was on it but the withdrawl was terrible. I would rather have anxiety than experience the side effects.	M	27	8 days		2/2/2009
5	panic attacks	Tiredness, sleepiness, appetite returns which is a good thing, gets rid of the panic	I don't know how people didn't get side effects from this. I found it hard to operate or do anything. Really groggy, but it works nicely for gettin rid of the anxiety. Feel free to email if you're havin trouble and need advice	M	26	3 months		11/13/2008 Email
5	Anxiety/Panic Attacks	Minor drowsiness at times but still able to operate normally; if you have anxiety and/or panic attacks and are sensitive to changes in your body and therefore might be weary of taking this, don't be! I was. . . the first time I took it, I took it in someone else's presence "just in case." I felt sort of weird (like I might have another panic attack) for a minute or two but after that it was amazing. I felt wonderful. Like myself again. Since that first time, I've never had that feeling when taking it.	Works in about 10 minutes for me. This is very addictive (physically and mentally) so be careful.	F	26	6 months		1/22/2008
5	Severe Tinnitus/Anxiety	None so far.	I had tinnitus for over 10 years now but it got very loud in last to week, there was no way for me to fall a sleep and basically I was going insane. When I took one pill I got very relaxed and went to sleep with in an hour. Not sure what the future holds for me and I hope I don’t have to take this pill for the rest of my miserable life but it is a life saver for now.	M	26	1 weeks		2/16/2007 Email
5	anxiety/panic attacks	calmness,more relaxed,less panic and sometimes tierdness	lorazapam works very well for me sometimes i can have these bad anxiety attackts for up to 6 hours were i feel like im about to die or have a heart attact when i have a anxiety or panic attack i take 2mg and within 30mins to a hour i feel so much better 90% of the time	M	24	2 years		4/7/2009
1	bipolar, anxiety	I have recently come up on felony charges due to the severe side effects of this medicine. At first I only took the dose recommended then more cause I felt that "it was not working to relax me the way they said it should" then I took more and more of this medicine to relax and calm me down. I now have absolutely no memory of the times that I was taking this medicine or my actions while on this medication. If anyone else has had severe side effects of this medication or wants to know more about my experience with this medication please contact me at rrachaelr80@aol.com	I feel that much more research is needed to be done on this medication due to my and others severe memory loss while on this medication.	F	24	2 months		9/7/2005 Email
3	anxiety	none.	It was almost as good as diazepam (valium), but it just wasn't strong enough to relax me. I'm very high strung.	M	23	2 weeks		11/3/2004 Email
4	Anxiety	Forgetfullness, hunger, drowsy, excited	On one .5mg of Lorazepam a day and works great to calm me down. Today after dosage intense tingling in right hand ring and pinky fingers. Went away within a minute...I suffer from peripheral neuropathy so not sure if from that or anxiety attack. After dosage, persistant hunger and small bit of tiredness. One thing that gets me is not being able to remember small things and remember the day in detail. I plan on getting off the pills on Monday when doctor is in.	F	21	3 days		4/19/2008
3	Anxiety	mild stomach pain	It worked well at the beginning, but I feel that the longer I take it the less it works. The doctor upped the number of times to take it each day from one to three times. I have heard that it is a very addictive drug, and I count the hours between doses looking forward to the next (although I take it only as directed). Because of this I'm going to ask my doctor to change my medication to something with more of a long-term result that is not as addictive.	F	21	1 months		1/4/2006
2	aniety	fatigue	It definetly helped calm me when I was having a panic attack but it left me in a fog. I started on this drug b/c I was given it at the ER when went in b/c I finally couln't handle my panic attacks. I was taking it for a while this past summer and took it during class and nearly fell asleep. Not very good! I'm taking Lexapro long term and instead of Lorazepam for those ocasional panic attacks I take Alprozolam(Xanax). It decreases my panic attacks just as well as Lorazepam but without the tiredness and "fog".	F	21			11/1/2006
5	Anxiety, panic attacks	Calmness.	This is my 3rd time taking this & I love it. Work is extremely busy right now and every time I look at my work phone I have 15 new messages. I recently started college & this helps me get through the social part of class. I love how I'm able to function & not feel loopy.	F	20	3 days		1/9/2008
2	fun	none really :(		M	20			1/6/2009
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1	Anxiety	Severe fatigue, headache, nausea, dizziness, jitters, dry mouth, heart palputations and stomach problems.	I started taking this after my mother passed away 6 weeks ago, 1/2 tablet-3-4 times a week. I made me relaxed and slept pretty well during the night. This week I started experiencing the side effects, I couldn't go to work for 4 days I felt so horrible, at that time I didn't know it was side effects from this medication. I was getting ready to bring myself to the ER this morning until I found this website. The heart palputations were giving me anxiety attacks becaue I couldn't understand why I had them and why I couldn't concentrate and was so light headed. The shortness of breath I was experiencing made me unable to even walk up the stairs quickly, I am so fatiqued and weak I can hardly go from the bed to the couch even after sleeping a full night. I am in good health and go to the gym 4-5 times a week prior to this. I was at the doctor two weeks ago for my yearly check up and all was fine. I have thrown all the medication out and would never take this again. Frightening.	F		6 weeks		11/29/2008 Email

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