Ativan
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So I've been taking Ativan on and off for a couple weeks.
Is it uncommon for the calming feeling to last into the next day, or is it just in my mind?
I normally take .5 mg but sometimes (like today) I will take .25 which people say is not enough to do anything but I swear it works for me.
I get irritated, dizzy, kind of depressed, and anxious. That's how I felt today and I took .25 about 1 1/2 hours ago, now I'm just relaxing. I'm not sure if its all in my mind or the Ativan working. Anyone have similar experiences?
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mary89842 Lockerby
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It was like that when i first started taking it. If i took it at night, id feel good most of the next day.. felt like 24 hrs. of course ive been on it a bit now so it doesnt seem to last as long.
shul Lockerby
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Its not advised to change around the dosage unless you are doing a slow careful tapering off ( or if you only take one occasionally).
When you reduce the dosage you start to withdraw and some of the effects of withdrawal are irritability, insomnia, and anxiety.
When you take a small amount on a regular basis for years, it keeps you from experiencing withdrawal bit if you take a smaller dose or miss taking any you will feel it.
You might not even need them for anxiety anymore, but getting off them can bring on anxiety for a while.
I got off them and I still have panic attacks, but rarely and not as bad as before.
Best wishes.