ATIVAN Reviews (LORAZEPAM)

Average Rating: 3.3 (709 Ratings)

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 SEDATIVES HYPNOTICS ANTIANXIETY    DEA Schedule IV   

 Type: Rx Drug

  

ATIVAN  (LORAZEPAM):  This medication is used to treat anxiety. Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  Anxiety Fatigue Loss of care Works well. I really have no complaints. F 22 2 years
3/22/2004
 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
 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  anxiety. pvc's lethargy spike after 6 hours effective for anxiety. M 35 2 days
1/11/2004
 4  
1/7/2004
 4  SLEEP F 33
1/3/2004
 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
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 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
 4  anxiety tired in moring M 3 weeks
10/8/2003
 3  Insomnia, waking in wee hours No morning hangover after few days. Not a very good sleep aid. after a few months begain to wake up at 4am. Recently swithced to Klonopin - a much better seep aid. Had no physical symptions when stopped taking. Dosage was 2mg at bedtime. For me higher dosages didn't make me sleep any better. M 52 5 months
9/26/2003
 5  panic attacks a little giddy until it kicks in been a wonder drug! M 30 1.5 years
9/21/2003
 2  anxiety agitation F 33 7 days
8/22/2003
 5  Panic Attacks Sleepyness I am taking this med as a PRN for panic attacks. I don't need it every day, but it is a great help when I do need it. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to take affect. It has really helped me live a happy normal life. M 42 3 years
8/19/2003
 5  Anxiety/Panic disorder This pill helps me a lot. It calms me and takes away my wild thoughts. It starts working in 15 minutes after I take one. I did take 2mg for awhile but it made me sleepy. I take 1mg per day only when I need it. There are times I do not take any for several weeks. I do not need this pill all the time, but when I do it works wonders. M 67 18 years
7/20/2003
 5  Panic Attacks mild tolerance Excellent drug! It works better than Valium (Diazepam) but be warned it is addictive. Did you know that 1mg of Lorazepam is the same as 10mg Valium? So the people who are taking 5mgs Lorazepam are actually taking the equivalent of 50mgs Valium!! It also helps my OCD. M 16
6/25/2003
 5  anxiety, trouble sleeping, nausea sleepiness Works great even at very low doses (like .5 mg). I've been taking it off and on for 5 years now, and have never had to increase my dose, and have never had any F 37 5 years
6/22/2003
 5  Anxiety This pill is a lifesaver. It really calms me. The only side effect is a little drowsiness, but I only take .5mg. F 34 4 years
6/10/2003
 4  anxiety could only take .5 mg tabs. 1 mg tabs were too strong and I felt like I was a zombie F 44 7 years
3/24/2003
 5  on prozac,alleviate anxiety take 1mg to sleep, .5mg during day for PMDD, if missed dose body aches, feel agitated helps a great deal but makes me sleepy.. F 32 2 years
9/4/2002
 4  panic attacks F 31 7 months
7/30/2002

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