Lorazepam Questions (Page 4)

Can lorazepam(1mg) be crushed(for people with G-tube)?

hi,im am a 21 year old home health aide,i had a question regarding a person i take care of,he has duchenne muscular dystrophy and he has bad anxiety,but hes very tired,and not really able to swallow the pill safely,could i crush it and with warm water, good enough so he can have it in the g-Tube ???

Can lorazepam cause Alzheimer's?

I have been taking lorazepam for almost 17 years(most of that time I believe I was taking at least 2-3 mg per day). The last few years I've been taking 5 mg per day. Now I'm taking 4 mg per day. I'm 39 years old and I'm worried about getting Alzheimer's. I 'm mostly... read more

I heard that you could take benadryl for anxiety attacks is that true?

you see I have anxiety and depression and I am on lorazepam which is a benzodiazepam and I want to get off of it but I need something over the counter that will help me with it so that's why I asked the question when I heard about benadryl. Or is there any other OTC that helps?

Is it safe to take Ativan(lorazepam) together with Latuda(lurasidone)?

My son is diagnosed with Bipolar 1 disorder and he also has serious anxiety problem. He has been prescribed to Ativan (take as needed) to treat his anxiety problem for a long time. Recently, his doctor changed his medication regime to Lithium (1500mgs/day) + Latuda (120mg/day) to treat his bipolar... read more

How many people get prescribed a dosage of 0.5mg lorazepam? What about 2mg?

Lorazepam has, as far as I know, only ever been available in tablets of 1mg and 2.5mg; I have never met anyone at my sufferers' group who has been prescribed anything other than multiples of these. I thought 2mg tablets were only sold in India and Pakistan & you would need a pill splitter... read more

I took a lorazepam and swallowed it instead of letting it dissolve under my tongue will that cause?

... any problems? The bottle said not to chew or swallow which I didn'the see until after I took it

Lorazepam - I have been on lorazapem for over 20 years. For most of the time I have taken 1mg, 3x?

... per day, for the past 3 years it's been four times a day (high anxiety days I've taken more). I need to start weening off, I am tired of the feeling of worrying about where the next pill is coming from, getting far too old for this (59). Does anyone have any advice? I don't want... read more

How long should you wait in between lorazepam and hydrocodone?

I am week 4 on valdoxan 25. My depression improved, but anxiety and panic can't control during...

... the daytime while I am at my work. Is it side effect of valdoxan? I also suffer insomnia. My doctor gives me lorazepam 2 mg but i know you can become dependant on benzos. Should I continue valdoxan or stop?

Lorazepam - I have been taking Ativan 0.5mg once a day for 20 days0. Can I just stop...

... or do I need to taper?

Valium or lorazepam? Which is better for anxiety?

I’ve been on Valium for about 3 years now but still suffer really bad anxiety. My psychiatrist wants to put me on lorazepam. If anyone has some advice or have been on both what is best?

Xanax - Does this also help you to sleep better if taken at night before bedtime?

I am on Lorazepam for a number of years and it is not working as well as it was and I am thinking of changing but need something to also help me sleep too!

How long does the drowsiness take to where off when taking 0.5mg lorazepam?

On lorazepam 0.5mg second day and it has actually calmed my anxiety and anxiousness and tension..making me feel calm. Just feel drossy how long does it take to disappear?

Lorazepam side effects long term for 1mg, any downsides? I have bad insomnia.

Any possible side effects of taking 1mg for 6 months on and off?

Lorazepam one pill, 0.5 mg?

I literally just started this last night. I only need to take one pill at night for anxiety and stress. Does this mean I can’t drink at all alcoholic beverages?