I got prescribed 0.5mg of ativan for panic attacks that only hit me in certain situations. I'm also on propanolol. The Ativan seemed to do nothing really so right now i'm pretty drunk and just crushed up 3 pills and snorted it up to see what it would do. I just feel a bit drunker. Tell me i'm dumb, i know you will.
2007-01-13 19:45:07 · 6 answers · asked by outofstep 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
suicidal was my word (not dumb)
you are crazy to mix those
2007-01-13 19:49:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's more common to use a benzo like Versed with a shorter half life for procedures like this, but that could depend on how long they're expecting the MRI to take, which will depend on what they're looking for. Yes, you probably will need someone to get you there and back. Driving on these medications, especially if you haven't developed tolerance to the sedation is not advised. And given how drowsy and sedated it can make you, navigating a public transportation system isn't advisable either. The expense of a taxi may be justified if you don't have someone to take you. The effects of Ativan last for several hours, usually between four and seven. It can vary a little because of kidney function and other factors, but it's very reliable in that window. It takes between 30 minutes and an hour to kick in, depending on what you've got in your stomach. Since I assume they've advised you not to eat anything, or eat anything heavy, it'll probably be in the shorter range of things. It's a very safe medication. Taking it, especially at a strong dose creates a feeling of relaxation, lethargy and sedation. It's rather doubtful that you'll feel intimidated at all by the experience, and it wouldn't be surprising if you actually doze off in the MRI. For some people the experience can be similar to the opiate in Tylenol 4, but that's a rather different drug. The feeling of fun... not really. The stress and anxiety of being in a closed place probably won't bother you at all. One of the other effects is that it blunts the formation of new memory, so your recollection of the experience will be hazy and incomplete, and any stress you do experience will quickly fade.
2016-05-23 23:36:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that was a bad idea. Assuming you are OK, I would strongly suggest not ever doing that again.
I've been on a small dose of Ativan for a long time. It is not advisible to mix it with alcohol (or to snort it for that matter.) Personally, I don't find anything fun about Ativan. All I find is that it is a highly effective medication for what I take it for.
2007-01-14 11:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow...you snorted ativan?? That probably wasnt the brightest idea out...i have been put on ativan but it did absolutely nothing...ask for Xanax or valium...they are both very effective...please dont snort anymore pills?? Good luck to you.
2007-01-14 12:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by KAREN S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 1mg pill of Ativan for panic attacks and they only seem to put me to sleep. You may want to rethink your use of anything as that might be the reason that you suffer from panic attacks. I've notice that my panic attacks are completely in line with the use of alcohol and cigarettes. My panics are far worse in a hangover state and I can bring a panic on by just smoking a cigarette. I would never judge you as being "stupid", as I think that anyone who thinks that they are not "stupid" are just fooling themselves.
Peace to you.......
2007-01-13 19:52:38 · answer #5 · answered by therazorsx 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like Darvocet and scotch. Jolly.
2007-01-13 19:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure it'd be fun, but it will probably be very relaxing.
2007-01-13 19:52:49 · answer #7 · answered by andrea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋