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Ativan for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 2)

Ativan has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 38 reviews for the treatment of Insomnia. 68% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Ativan

  • Kaneohe
  • January 1, 2017

"It was given to me in the hospital to aid in sleeping. I woke up in another hospital bed down the hall. It was empty and I was trying to get in that bed. I had a heart monitor on, but I had moved out of my room, and was half dressed wandering the halls until I came on the nurse station. Why didn't someone know I was having an issue, because of my disconnected heart monitor? They put me back in bed and seemed upset at me. They never explained. I just took it once. I was awake but couldn't see or know what has happened, or about to happen. Could have walked off a bldg. "

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  • humbu...
  • September 6, 2015

"I am going on a 14 hour plane trip and wanted a sedative. I hate flying especially on LONG flights across the world . I got Ativan. I took one (.5) before bedtime before I left home to see how it worked and how strong it was. Sadly I got zip out of it. I am super sensitive to meds.. I take an aspirin and I know in 5 minutes I am 'medicated'. SO I am majorly disappointed. Now I am even more anxious about my trip. ugh."

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  • David
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 15, 2021

"Ativan can be a two-edged sword. I have a prescription for 0.5 mg to be used as needed for anxiety and/or sleep. It works really well for both. I just have to be careful not to use it too often (it's tempting) because there are uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. I want to have it on hand because when I have a days-long anxiety episode, it's the only thing that helps calm me down. However, my doctor told me that regular, long-term use of Ativan can increase the risk for Alzheimer's. Articles I've read on this confirm his warning. That's a good enough incentive for me to use it sparingly. 7/10 Stars for Ativan due to its helpfulness, but with accompanying risks."

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  • Dimawi
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 27, 2022

"1mg twice a day has resulted in a reduction of manic behavior, but regular sleep still eludes me. I'm averaging 3-4 hrs/night on Ativan vs 1-2 prior to this prescription. Overall, the medication has proven effective in all ways *except* ability to sleep adequately."

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  • Bill
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 13, 2014

"Use 0.5 mg a night for insomnia. Works great and puts me to sleep quickly. Feel good in the morning."

9 / 10
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  • jroxx
  • December 3, 2009

"I have taken just about every drug known to man and found that Ativan works best. Calms me right down and actually lets me sleep ALL NIGHT!"

9 / 10
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  • honey...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 2, 2013

"This medicine has given me a good few hours' sleep for the past three nights. I had previously not been sleeping more than an hour or two for several weeks."

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  • Jen
  • November 3, 2020

"I get Ativan 1mg 1 tab 3x a day for anxiety and insomnia. I usually take 1/2 tab at night to have a good night sleep and save the rest incase I have a panic attack or bad anxiety."

8 / 10
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  • depen...
  • May 18, 2011

"I use this more for anxiety but it does calm me down to be able to sleep."

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  • poo
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 30, 2023

"0.5mg Lorazepam helps me sleep. I am grieving the death of my husband and I have a lot of anxiety, especially at night at bedtime. Lorazepam relaxes me and my mind."

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  • jbenr
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 8, 2017

"Helps with restless extremities aiding falling asleep."

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  • Chrys...
  • September 23, 2009

"I very much appreciate the quickness of the calming from an anxiety attack."

8 / 10
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  • Cants...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 20, 2019

"Can't sleep since taking Ativan I am getting to sleep at 5:30am?"

10 / 10
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  • Tricky
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 31, 2018

"Took 0.25mg to help with me sleep. It helped 1st night to sleep 6 hours but not the 2nd night."

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