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Lorazepam Ativan

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carl67287
carl67287

does anyone else take lorazepam ativan ???

i take 1mg in the morning and 1mg about 12.30-1pm

im always tired and fatigued but take them as my health anxiety is horrible

i wake up very anxious every morning

does anyone else take it similar to this ?

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  • randy66926
    randy66926 carl67287

    Posted

    im prescribed it but i dont really take it often. Ive just always been so terrified of getting addicted to them although the few times i did take them they did help with panic attacks and anxious feelings. I honestly blame the internet for my paranoia about this.

  • lynda62707
    lynda62707 carl67287

    Posted

    yes carl I've taken them, (and valium, and xanax)....they all help (for me valium's the best)....and as long as you're taking them as prescribed, I see no problem with using them! (Nor does my doctor)....anxiety is almost paralyzing, and if there's something to help with it, I say "go for it!"....just be careful and don't overdo!

  • mariano
    mariano carl67287

    Posted

    I take 2mgs of xanax spread over the day...I know they are addictive, but having suffered with severe anxiety for 25 years, I am beyond caring...They keep me from losing it completely, and gets me up in the morning....all meds are addictive, even antidepressants, I know several people who cant get off A/Ds ..whatever helps, go for it...because no one understands,what we have to put up with....take them as you need them....do not over dose, and you will be grand...take care..x

  • mariano
    mariano carl67287

    Posted

    I take 2mgs of xanax spread over the day...I know they are addictive, but having suffered with severe anxiety for 25 years, I am beyond caring...They keep me from losing it completely, and gets me up in the morning....all meds are addictive, even antidepressants, I know several people who cant get off A/Ds ..whatever helps, go for it...because no one understands,what we have to put up with....take them as you need them....do not over dose, and you will be grand...take care..x

  • mary89842
    mary89842 carl67287

    Posted

    carl.. i was given some after winding up in the ER LAST week. i have a drs appt dec 3, but am struggling big time waiting. Are they working well for you? When are you takimg them? I took for a few days .75 and then 1mg and they worked fine but today i took 1mg and it didnt kick in for two hours! ugh. Passed out amd woke a few hours later with anxiety full force again. No issues for you??

    • lynda62707
      lynda62707 mary89842

      Posted

      mary....i had my appointment today w/my primary. much to my surprise (and delight!), he REALLY listened to me.....I guess he could see I was terribly distraught and took "pity" on me. he ended up prescribing 3mo of valium and wants to check back with him in February! I'm sooo relieved! I thought I was probably going to go away empty handed, but I guess it helps he's known me for YEARS (and my daughters as well!

      thank goodness......

    • carl67287
      carl67287 mary89842

      Posted

      the morning one ive found doesnt really do much but the afternoon one helps s bit to be honest i want to get off them as im so tired all the time

    • mary89842
      mary89842 lynda62707

      Posted

      lynda, thats great! im seeing a new dr, switched because the last dr gave me antisitime for anxiety and was a jerk. i have a feeling tjeu wont give me anythimg at this place either.. and am so nervous. i habe enough ativan to get me through MONDAY, which is my appt. i dont like benzos but really need something to get me through and with lots of tests im going to need. too. Severe white coat syndrome! IM glad it went well for you. HUGS.

    • mary89842
      mary89842 carl67287

      Posted

      carl.. they seem hit or miss for me, but very very tired. .5 does nothing and 1 wow, even if im still anxious, my eyes are half closed.

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