2006-08-23 16:02:23 · 7 answers · asked by yahoogirl!! 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes, you should ALWAYS talk to your doctor about this. Nobody knows your condition. How do you know whether you need need 2 mg or not?
Here is all the info for ativan
http://health.yahoo.com/drug/d00149a1
important part:
"Lorazepam may be habit forming. Physical and/or psychological dependence can occur, and withdrawal effects are possible if the medication is stopped suddenly after prolonged or high-dose treatment. Do not take more than the prescribed amount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking lorazepam suddenly without first talking to your doctor if you have been taking it continuously for more than 5 to 7 days. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose."
So please talk to your doctor. Just call him up. And stop asking for this sorts of medical advice on yahoo. It's your mental health.
2006-08-23 16:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Vitamin C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but you really shouldn't change your dose without doctor's supervision. If you keep increasing your dose you will habituate and become addicted to it. Then it won't be as effective when you _really_ need it. I dealt with anxiety attacks for a while, and I found that counseling, along with behavior changes and relaxation therapy helped more than anything. Now, I don't have them anymore. Don't need the ativan, either! Talk to your doc if the ativan isn't working so well anymore. Maybe you could switch over to something similar, like zanax. And seriously...see a therapist. Good luck!
2006-08-23 18:29:51 · answer #2 · answered by dazed_and_confused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ativan is addicting. Your going to have to continue to up the dose because your body gets used to it and then it doesn't work anymore. The best thing to do for panic disorder is to take a antidepressant everyday and then take Ativan when needed. But please talk to your doctor about it.
2006-08-23 16:40:17 · answer #3 · answered by Izzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway
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2016-05-17 13:31:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have serious post traumatic stress disorder ,I have major panic attacks they are awful it took a year to find med that would help me .no it will not hurt you but here is the thing ,it takes a few days for it to hit your system so it is not a quick fix ,you need to call your doctor and have them to up your dose .Im on zoloft 200mgs in day and valium as needed and serqueal at night .my problem started when my sister was murdered .I will keep you in my prayers .
2006-08-23 16:24:36 · answer #5 · answered by Holly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really should talk to your doctor.. i have panic disorder but i refuse to take pills as they are habbit forming.. my aunt was on them and she took to many one night only a few months ago and we lost her.. she took other meds as well .. but for your sake dont change a dose your doctor has given you without first consulting him. it is very dangerous to take matters into your own hands . and dont listen to everything you read on here either as someone trying to get points acts like they know what they are talking about and really dont could be harmful to you.... take care
2006-08-23 16:21:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've realllllllly have to do what your doctor says. No one can substitute for that professional answer.
2006-08-23 16:11:44 · answer #7 · answered by R2d2 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋