Ativan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Happy...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 21, 2019

For Anxiety "the doctor gave me Ativan for treating bad anxiety/panic attacks. I just take 1/2 of a 1mg pill when I’m experiencing a panic attack. (The doctor was very reluctant to prescribe it as it is a benzo) but in my opinion it is 100% better than the long term stuff which just completely messed up my moods and made me depressed which I never was before. I keep the Ativan with me and if I start to feel a bad attack coming on I have 1/2 a pill and am completely fine again within 15 mins. It’s been a life saver for me as my panic attacks would sometimes last days and I’d be throwing up, the whole deal. Ativan has really helped, I’ve only had to use it twice in six months, but just knowing it’s there if I need it is great. The only side effect I get is drowsiness but usually I take it at night anyway so it’s good. I also get a lot of relief from cognitive behavioral therapy like tapping and meditating."

• useless...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 10, 2013

For Anxiety "I have been taking Ativan for the past 28 years! Initially, it was 0.5mg 2/3 times a day for a few months. Later, 0.5mg twice a day for about 2/3 years. Then once a day for 5/6 years. Since then, I regularly take 0.75mg once a day in the morning during all these years. I have never exceeded the dosage, and I am able to skip the tablet on many Sundays when I don't need to go out or do stressful things. I am sure I will be able to stop taking the medicine when I want, but as the dosage is small, I have made it a habit to pop 3/4th of a 1mg pill daily before I start to the office. Side effects - I am unable to distinguish as I am 61 years now and have formed some forgetfulness and some usual age-related minor personal problems. Ativan is a great medicine!"

• mazda...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2016

For Anxiety "This drug has saved my life. I take 1 mg twice daily. I have severe anxiety and panic disorder that leads me to never leaving the house because I'm scared of everything. This drug dug me out of a deep anxiety phase that was leading to very serious depression. I was scared to tell my doctor that I was going to kill myself if they didn't find something that worked. I tried about 14 other meds with little to no success. Before my doctor said I'm going to try you on Ativan and see how it helps with my drug history, this was a last choice kind of thing. He warned me about the potential for abuse and addiction. I'm aware of it and I never abuse the drug. I've been using Ativan for 2-3 months now and I'm finally back into the work force, finally able to drive again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 20, 2024

For Anxiety "I take this on occasion only to sleep. I cut 0.5 mg tablets into 2-3 pieces and it is enough to work. My doctor is reluctant to give me even 10 pills! I am not an addictive person and this alone stresses me out; it makes me feel like a drug addict! I have had extreme anxiety all my life and I am forced to live with it as I cannot take antidepressants which they want to give you! This drug is very inexpensive. I believe the drug companies want you to take something else that they can make more money on and tell doctors not to prescribe. It is a lifesaver for me!"

• Bear
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2019

For Anxiety "I have extremely bad anxiety that started at 8 years old when my essential tremor started. It’s a vicious cycle. Shaking causes anxiety, anxiety causes shaking to become more pronounced and it leaves me in constant fear. Anxiety became so bad recently that I had to go to the ER! I couldn’t even leave the house. Doctor gave me 1mg of Ativan within 30 minutes was calmer than I felt in months. It was SO hard to find a psychiatrist that would prescribe them but I did and now I take .5mg as needed but literally when needed!! I have 90 pills but have only needed 1. I force myself through the moderate anxiety as I am terrified of becoming addicted. (I DO NOT have an addictive personality though, never have) anyways I find these a absolute life saver and for some reason just knowing I have them on me calms my anxiety. I 100% recommend ONLY when needed in extreme cases!!! Force yourself through the moderate anxiety."

• Jrano
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 17, 2019

For Anxiety "I like Ativan better than valium but not xanax be careful on any benzodiazepines. They will mess with your brain up cause memory loss. I've been on them for 20 years. No way can I go off them now. I'm screwed. I tried twice and went insane. I kicked a 4 year opiate addiction with the help of suboxone and that was hard. Kicking benzos makes kicking opiates like candy. Trust me benzodiazepines are dangerous. My Dr never warned me of the addiction until I switched drugs. About 5 years in. Isn't that nice? I live with them they keep me calm. I have very bad anxiety but knowing what I know now I would have took a shot of vodka a couple times a day. I'm not a drinker but it beats the side effects of benzos. Moderation is the key."

• doorn...
• May 6, 2013

For Panic Disorder "After losing my first child, I soon started having these feelings like I was having a heart attack, chest pains, hand cramps, and could not breathe. After several trips to the hospital, I was told it was a panic disorder. That was thirty-two years ago. I was given Ativan to hold under my tongue, and I still use it to this day 3x 2mg daily as needed. I now have two grown sons and two grandchildren, but I do not think I could have made it without Ativan and a great support group. I have no side effects, just a calm, peaceful feeling."

• Panic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2015

For Panic Disorder "I am prone to terrible and traumatizing panic attacks. I was afraid one was going to happen on an airplane, so I dreaded an upcoming flight for months. On the day of the flight, I took a 0.5 pill and felt all of my anxiety wash away. I took another pill at the gate before boarding and had the most calm flight of my life with essentially no notable anxiety. This medication has allowed me to no longer be a prisoner of my panic. It's really changed my life."

• Thank...
• September 9, 2015

For Anxiety "This medicine has saved my life on several occasions. I developed physical anxiety issues (severe tingling, losing balance, trouble driving, insomnia, etc) a year after my 3rd child was born. My physician tried several SSRI and tricyclic antidepressants. They all made my symptoms worse. Ativan/Lorazepam helped immediately for all symptoms. In my opinion, it is a miracle and I hate how it is demonized in the media and medical community. When you suffer a month without sleeping hardly at all and can barely function in a normal setting due to crippling physical anxiety symptoms, and something provides relief, you take it. Yes, when you are ready to stop the medicine you have to reduce very slowly over a long period of time. Godsend!"

• Digital
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2019

For Insomnia "I have been using Ativan for sleep over the last few months and I must say it's been a real help. I strongly recommend that you only take it two to three times a week maximum otherwise you could become addicted to it and it's effects might no longer work. Moderation is the key here."

• Sara...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2024

For Anxiety "I've had horrendous anxiety for over 10 years, and nothing truly seemed to help. I've been on benzos and such. Ativan was SUCH a relief for my brain, which is usually very chaotic, constantly replaying bad memories, and just having absolutely no control. I was just exhausted. Ativan stopped those bad thoughts, gave me control of my brain, and stopped the chaos; it was miraculous. Remember, people are always more likely to write a bad review than a good one. Give it a try; it could change your life."

• Miss...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2019

For Anxiety "I had been having extreme anxiety and panic attacks for 4 or 5 days and didn’t feel like I could handle them on my own anymore. I went to the ER and they gave me Ativan to calm down. I’m not sure what the dosage was but it was in pill form. At that point I had been crying non stop for 3 hours as I was very scared and my heart was beating very fast. Within half an hour or so I could feel the medication working as it took the edge off of my anxiety. When I went home I immediately fell asleep and stayed asleep. I also hadn’t been sleeping well so that was a relief. It worked really well for me, but I only took it at the ER and haven’t taken it consecutively as a prescription. The only downside was I felt very groggy and foggy the next couple of days, but that could be attributed to exhaustion. Overall it really helped me a lot."

• lena
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2014

For Anxiety "I have only taken my Ativan 3 times in the past month that I have had it. I really try to take it only on the times I can't control my anxiety and cannot work because of it. I am so against taking medication including this one but the second and third time I took it, I was happy I did. It allows me to function and get through the day feeling good. It really does take the edge off and also calms my heart rate, as it usually is always beating faster throughout the day just from being anxious. Even though I still get paranoid about having to take this medication when I really need it, I end up being glad I did. It works! I personally have no side effects either from this med."

• Zion
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2019

For Anxiety "I’ve done research as I suffer from anxiety I had a doctor prescribe me Xanax and from all I’ve read online they are almost identical to each other. I would rate Xanax much Lower than Ativan. Ativan truly cures anxiety and all I need is 1 pill for 3 days and I feel normal and functioning. Xanax makes you feel drunk and wake up with an anxious “hangover”. Must be my genetic make up but I highly prefer Ativan just do not abuse it. You must respect this medication"

• Ash
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 27, 2020

For Panic Disorder "I had tried so many other bad anxiety medications like daily ones and had worse symptoms even panic all day. ATAVIN saved my life , I started with half a pill to see how it affected me and I take .5 . I didn't feel super high or messed up, I felt calm and normal I hadn't ever found something that worked for me EVER. I was so scared to try new anxiety medications bc of bad experiences but this one is amazing as needed. I prefer to take it at night since u get a little tired and relax. Everyone has a different experience and I recommend this as needed. As someone who has anxiety about taking medications you should try it and see if it helps cuz it helped relieve mine anxiety with in 30 mins or less of a panic attack . The next day feels a little mellow in a good way relaxed and like a human not going a million miles from anxiety. Hope this helps !"

• eddie...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 29, 2013

For Anxiety "I was in the E.R. for my usual anxiety, waiting to be sent to a mental health treatment facility. I lay there for seven hours. I was tired but I could not sleep. It's like the voices around me were getting louder and louder. I eventually exploded. It took three security people and a nurse stuck me in my thigh from a distance with Ativan; it was great. The anxiety demons went away and I felt normal. I was later prescribed Ativan. I've tried many medicines in my twenty-seven-year battle with depression, social anxiety, anxiety, O.C.D., and P.T.S.D. Nothing works like Ativan."

• skiguy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 15, 2015

For Insomnia "I've been on this nightly for about 4 years now because of back pain I don't sleep well. It does a good job of helping me sleep but now it is causing my eyes to become very dry so I will look for an alternative."

• earth...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 29, 2012

For Insomnia "I am an addict in recovery and have been clean for 10 years. I have been prescribed Ativan for both anxiety and sleep. I am a 3rd shift worker and feel this medication can be psychologically addicting, so I do my best to always check my motive for taking it. I try not to take it more than 3 days in a row and only once a day."

• Jader...
• August 23, 2016

For Anxiety "I've got severe anxiety and panic attacks. I've been using lorazepam/avitan for a couple years now to help stop my panic attacks. I can always count on it to work. Last night my anxiety was through the roof. My mind wouldn't stop racing, my chest hurt, and it felt like I was being stabbed in the gut repeatedly. I want to cry but I knew if I did I would for sure have an attack and wasn't sure if I could cope right since I was home alone. I keep a vial of my prescription on my keys and took one tablet. In about half an hour I no longer felt like I was dying and was able to get some rest a little after that. I think if I didn't have this med I would have ended up at the hospital last night."

• Kat
• June 15, 2015

For Panic Disorder "I'm as stubborn as it gets when it comes to taking medicine. I've been on just about everything for anxiety/ panic attacks. I began having panic attacks 5 months ago and have been living in complete fear. I couldn't even buy groceries without feeling like I was being pulled to the floor. I have every physical symptom of panic. Racing heart, chest pain, dizziness, I've even hyperventilated so bad that I've passed out. This medicine works. My doctor gave me 1mg tablets that are scored. I take half a mg and the panic is instantly gone for the entire day. It's a life saver. I really dread when I have to come off this medicine because it makes me feel human again, which is why I give it a 9/10."

• Stude...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 14, 2017

For Panic Disorder "Prior to starting med school, I was having numerous panic attacks. Over time they intensified, getting worse by the day. I seriously thought that the social life was just done for me. I used to try and stay close to hospitals in case something bad happened to me. I worried excessively about my health (in which I'm completely healthy). I constantly went to emergency rooms to see doctors for having panic aftacks (heart beating fast, shaking, feeling of "lost in the world" and scared). I tried so many anti depressants and anti anxiety meds. They either made me too sleepy, headaches, or didn't work at all. ATIVAN has been EXCELLENT! No Side effects ! Works perfect! Psych docs hate the drug! But it works!"

• Anxie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2014

For Anxiety "Given that I've had issues with addiction, my previous psychiatrist would not prescribe me any benzos and instead prescribed me Vistaril, which I found pretty useless. For someone with acute panic and anxiety issues, benzos really should be the first and last word on the topic. Ativan is great. Because of my addiction history, I am very careful with it and never take it more than prescribed. It is enough to make me feel "evened out" during the day without making me loopy, euphoric or sleepy. And at night, it puts me out without giving me a "hangover" the following day like Valium does."

• Ninks
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 7, 2017

For Panic Disorder "I've had severe panic attacks for forty years. They run constantly and NEVER stop! I'm 78 years old and have been taking 1mg Ativan three times a day which barely keeps them under control! I need four a day but my doctor acts like I'm asking for heroin! I have never needed a stronger dose, Now, they are almost banned !Call your representatives and the comment line at the White House and demand we be given this medication because we must have it!"

• RaeRae
• March 26, 2015

For Anxiety "I take 0.5mg everyday before I head out to work. I had my panic at work, and this keeps me calm and able to get through the day. Some days are more stressful than others and I may have to take another 0.5mg, but I never go over the dose I was prescribed. I am so glad my doctor gave me this!"

• Working...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 16, 2019

For Insomnia "Ativan is the absolute best sleep medication. I sleep better the whole night and wake up refreshed. However, I try not to use it more often than twice a week. When taken more than 4 or more nights in a row and then stopped, I have severe withdrawal symptoms."