I am very, very scared to take any meds, this or a beta blocker that I have. I am looking to take the mildest possible thing that will wear off quickly and not affect me but calm me down b/c I am very nervous. I think this is mild (both are from doc). Perhaps I can take 1/4 of this? Or 1/4 of the beta? Which is milder? I am an adult but weak so like a baby with dosing. I'm so scared of pills.
2007-02-22 13:48:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
if it's.05mg you shouldn't be concerned of being zonked out... this is a very mild tranquilizer...I take occasionally and I feel nothing at all but I guess its working... won't affect your beta blocker
2007-02-22 14:00:26 · answer #1 · answered by double_klicks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Lorazepam is the generic name for Ativan--a med which I tried several years ago. You did not mention what doseage the doctor gave you.
If you got this from the doctor, why did you not ask him/her if you could take 1/2 or 1/4 pill? You really should call the doctor--as the dose may be the lowest one there is (which they usually start people out on).
Now you also didn't mention why you were prescribed beta blockers. They are prescribed for the heart, for high blood pressure, etc. This would not be a med that would be used interchangably with a tranquilizer. The Beta Blocker is not for your nerves.
You really need to speak to your doctor and/or pharmacist. I'm assuming that the same doctor wrote both scrips, and that you had both filled at the same pharmacy. Check to see if they can be taken together--and what is the minimum doseage that you can take of each.
2007-02-22 14:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lorazepam is a tranquilizer that is very effective but sedating and habit forming (if used regularly). The beta blocker is a cardiac medication that can be used to reduce the effects of adrenalin in the body and thus has a calming but not sedating effect. Actors will often use beta blockers to curb stage fright as it doesn't make them groggy. It does lower the blood pressure and the heart rate, so dizziness/lightheadedness can occur, especially if you stand up quickly. As long as they were prescribed for you, try one, and if it doesn't help or makes you feel odd, try the other.
2007-02-22 14:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by Firedoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beta Blockers are for you heart, not anxiety. Do Not Adjust you doses without talking to your doctor. Explain that you are afraid of the medications because it's obvious he/she didn't do a good enough job of explaining why you needed to be on them in the first place.
2007-02-22 13:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That med has what is called a short half life. It means it does not last as long as some other meds. take half and try it at night then try it during the day.
2007-02-22 18:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by michael m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isn't the place to ask that question. Call your doctor or pharmacist.
2007-02-22 14:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IT WONT HURT U IF U FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TRY HALF
2007-02-22 13:52:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋