Doctor perscribed Ativan 1mg for severe anxiety.?

Question

If you have taken Ativan(lorezepam) could you give me personal information about it..and a comparison to other anxiety meds.

Answer 1

I have taken it, dont remember the milligrams........doctor gave it to me to take on the plane (hate flying !) and it was great.....I just chilled and it was easy to fall asleep on the plane.

Answer 2

I take ativan (lorazapam ~ 1 mg pills) on an as needed basis for my anxiety and it works wonders. It will probably make you sleepy and a little sluggish at 1st and until your body gets used to it, so do use caution after taking it until you know how it will effect you. In other words, don't take it and try to drive a car or operate heavy machinery until you know for sure how you will react. If you're nervous about taking a full 1 mg pill, try taking only half at 1st or have the Dr write you a script for the 1/2 mg form. These pills can be chewed for quicker absorption (they don't really taste bad, but they are chalky so wash it down with a little water or something if you have it available.) You should be able to feel it's effects within 10 to 15 minutes of taking it. If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to help you. Just drop me an e-mail at [e-mail]

PS. I almost forgot ~ If you take this medication on a daily basis, it can be mentally addicting so taking it on an as needed basis is recommended. Also you should not consume alcohol while taking this med because it can increase it's effects and it could even be deadly if you're not careful.

Answer 3

it usually works pretty well, at least for the first couple times you take it. if you start taking it on a regular basis you will build up a tolerance and need to take more of it to achieve the same effect. Medicines work differently on different people though. I am a nurse, and on many of my patients, it helps a great deal. I, however, have taken it before, and I didn't notice any difference at all. i didn't feel like I had taken any. (this was 2 mg). If you find yourself experiencing the severe anxiety you wrote of on a regular basis though, perhaps you should ask your Dr for something that will work at preventing the symptoms like an SSRI, e.g. Lexapro. Ativan wont do anything to fix the problem, just the symptom then and there.

Answer 4

Ativan is in the benzodiazapam family and most benzodiazapam related pharmaceuticals are for anxiety, panic attacks, operating room sedatives and for seizures. Ativan just happens to be a commonly prescribed drug for seizures and sedation.

1mg might prevent seizures, however, I doubt it will calm severe anxiety. Depending on your medical history, it might be more appropriate for another sedative ie xanax, valium. I suspect you have a seizure condition or some other closely related condition. Ask your doctor what you just asked Answers. You have the right to ALL your medical records as per the HIPPA Act of 2003. If you were to read the chart, you'll most likely find out why.

Good luck!

Answer 5

my mother is on ativan. however to pick a medication that is right for you, you have to understand the levels of anxiety. there is mild, severe, and extreme. my mother has severe anxiety and has several attacks per week. she takes the ativan daily and occasionally can take another when attacks are bad. i have noticed it makes her extremely sleepy though. she naps all the time. now since i have had my son my depression has manifested itself into extreme anxiety. i have anxiety attacks almost daily. they range in severity some being very tollerable others make me tuck myself into a corner and cry. i am the type of person however that becomes immune to medications quickly when i take them daily. so my doctor put me on busebar(not sure on spelling). it works very well for me and i only take it when i need it. most of the time i can calm myself through relaxation techniques like writing, painting, praying, controlled breathing, yoga is great. so i only need my medication roughly once a month. sometimes more sometimes less.

medication is necessary believe me but you should really try to learn some of the relaxation methods to help out. because there will be attacks that the medicine won't take away! and it is no fun being scared out of your mind, feeling like there is no solution to your loss of control. because when it boils down to it that's what anxiety is. it is a fear that something will happen that you could not control. so good luck and i hope i helped some!

Answer 6

I took it for a few months and got addicted. It was prescribed to me as a 'take as needed' drug. I found myself needing it all the time. It's a fast acting drug but wore off pretty quickly. When it wore off, I found myself feeling really anxious again so I'd need another pill (or 2 or 3). In a way, it worked too well. I take klonopin now. Personally, I find it less addictive and it's longer lasting. The effects don't seem as dramatic to me.

Answer 7

I have had ativan in the past and it seemed to work okay. I honestly don't remember specifics, but I now take xanax. It seems to work faster, but I am not sure it is any better.

Answer 8

See www.drugs.com Taper off its use slowly, over many weeks, with medical advice.