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Lorazepam - Can you switch from clonazepam to Ativan?
On 1 mg clonazepam daily. Can i switch to 1mg Ativan daily? I know 1 mg Ativan is the same as 0.5mg clonazepam. It’s half as strong. I have cut down to 0.5mg clonazepam daily. So will the Ativan help with withdrawals?
Ativan withdrawal symptoms?
I have been taking Ativan at 2mg 3 times a day. I started tapering off at 1/2mg per day. What withdrawal symptoms should I expect?
Insomnia due to anxiety about not getting to sleep?
I have had issues with trying to control sleep for many years. Taking 1.5 milligrams of Ativan before bedtime helps me sleep for about 5 hours. I am also on Paxil now waiting for the 30 milligrams to kick in. How long can I take this Ativan for help with my sleep . Not knowing causes more anxiety... read more
Who takes Ativan everyday, multiple times?
Just wondering how many people here take Ativan everyday, and not just when needed. For almost past year I have been taken multiple doses daily. 2 mgs per dose, between 2-3 doses a day, so between 4-6 mgs per day, everyday. Going thru horrible breakup and my life has fallen apart. I have always... read more
Does Ativan lose its strength if you eat right after?
I take sublingual ativan and just wondering how long prior to taking it and after taking can one eat. I have found if I eat too close to taking a dose , it does not work as well . Thanks Jackie
Anxiety and depression. Please help?
So I have been taking Prozac for 2 weeks 4 days alongside of taking Ativan .5 mg to deal with any side effects from the Prozac. First week 10mg second 20mg now. My anxiety causes me to be very depressed and for the past 2 months it’s been out of control I don’t feel like myself and just want it to s... read more
Ran out of my Ativan 6 days before it’s due?
I have 6 days before I can refill my Ativan prescription, I live in Florida, does anyone know if I can ask my provider to call me in a 6 day prescription to hold me over before I can fill my usual 30 day supply? Are they allowed to do that?
BuSpar and Ativan on the same day?
Buspar tends to give me insomnia. Is it safe to take buspar in the morning and then ativan at night (not nightly, but just occasionally for insomnia)? How many hours should it be space out?
Zithromax Z-Pak - can you take the zpak with ativan and cough surups?
I have been taking ativan 3times a day 1mg each and I just came down with bronchitis so my dr. gave me the zpak. Im curious as to wether or not I can mix the two together? And also with cough surup?
Vicodin & Ativan together?
I'm having extremely painful back spasms. I take 1/2 mg. of Ativan once a day for anxiety. Is it OK to take 5-500 Vicodin for the back pain within 10 hours of the Ativan for two days?
Is 1mg Xanax 3x day a high dose. Was taking 1mg ativan 3x day but seemed to lose effect after 5 yrs?
Was taking effexor/ativan combo but stopped taking effexor 6 months ago cold turkey (huge mistake but lost 20 lbs instantly).Now starting to have anxiety/depression again. Dr said combo of zoloft/Xanax should get me back on track. Would appreciate any input/ advice. Am 50 yr female also take meds b... read more
Is there anyone else who take Ativan and lift heavy weights?
I take Ativan for my anxiety but I like to work out and lift weights I was wondering if there was someone on here who can help me with do and don'ts far as suppliments I already know not to touch stimulants but what about herbal products?
I went to refill my prescription for Ativan at CVS and the pharmacist said it was not filled on the?
Bottle date but the day you pick it up?
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