Ativan Questions (Page 8)

Lorazepam - Is it safe to suddenly stop taking prescription Ativan?

I've been prescribed 2mg Ativan one time a day for 3 years. Is stopping cold turkey safe or is tapering off recommended?

I just started taking Ativan for anxiety. Rather than a soft relaxed feeling it’s a jolt?

Can I still take Ativan if heart rate seems low?

If your heart rate is only at 69 per minute, is it safe to take Ativan or will it lower heart to much?

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?

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

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?

Can you take ativan and norco together?

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?

Are flu symptoms part of Ativan withdrawal?

I have been prescribed Ativan 4 mg. for over 20 years. I started tapering three weeks ago and I suddenly have really bad flu symptoms. I am down to 2.5 mg at this time. Trying to figure out if the body aches, nausea, stomach pain, etc. is from my tapering Ativan. Does anyone have a similar... read more

Benzo (Ativan) withdrawal after 1 1/2 months?

About once every 3 or 4 days I’d take 1mg of Ativan to help me fall asleep for the past month and a half. I haven’t taken any for the past couple of days and just feel emotionally flat and my anxiety has risen. Should I taper down or is this a dosage used over a period of time that... read more

Can you switch from Xanax to Ativan?

I switched from Xanax 0.5mg three times a day to Ativan 0.5mg three times a day and I can’t see my doctor until Monday to switch me back because I don't like the Ativan. Can anyone give me some reassurance please?

Any Ativan success? Long term and what dose? I’ve been dealing with so much and anxiety

... has been at an all time high since I had Covid I’m now having long term effects of it so doc prescribed Ativan 1mg and it’s been a total lifesaver I take 1mg once a day for a month and a half now it’s helped so much. I’m worried about withdrawals but I also want to... read more