Lorazepam for Sedation User Reviews

• cha...
• November 1, 2014

Lorazepam "Very helpful for short-term treatment of anxiety and insomnia. I found I only needed to take half a dose to have a good night's sleep and to feel calm the next day. Such a relief after 2 years of cancer treatment left me very tired and anxious. Only problem is the doctors don't like it to be used other than for short-term."

• Anonymous
• December 5, 2009

Lorazepam "Ativan was prescribed to me for severe anxiety. I took 2 mg one to two times daily. I took the medication for two months. I, however, did not follow the advice of my doctor and quit cold turkey. It was five days of hell for me. I did not sleep at all, I had panic attacks, trouble breathing, and severe sweating for two more weeks when I did start sleeping again. The medication was very helpful, but when I quit, the side effects were just about unbearable. My advice is to use this medication with caution and follow doctor instructions to the letter."

• Fig...
• January 11, 2017

Lorazepam "52 years old, diagnosed with ovarian cancer in July 2016. Received chest mediport in August and went through 12 weeks of chemo. Only side effects were constipation from chemo and sleepless nights from Decadron. While these steroids made me feel strong and allowed me to work while taking chemo, they also kept me wired at night. Only on those days of chemo did I take 1 mg of Ativan at night. So blessed to get some much-needed rest and was at work by 6:00, ready for my workday. Feeling rested and getting that quality sleep is very vital when fighting this disease and taking chemo. I just had IP port surgically implanted into my abdomen today. Starting the next 3 cycles of IP chemo after having surgery December 8th. Ativan has helped me, no side effects."

• tri...
• November 5, 2009

Lorazepam "Ativan has been a godsend for me during these stressful times. It has helped me sleep better and has helped with my anxiety because of the stress I'm under. My doctor has prescribed 1 mg x 2 a day as needed, and that seems like the perfect dose for me. I also use pain medications for prior spine surgery and have had no problem with this medication."

• Bip...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 20, 2016

"I have been prescribed lorazepam since I was first diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type II with anxiety 6 years ago. I have been taking it on and off for 6 years. I take, on average, a 0.5 mg pill a day (usually before bed) and have not had any problems with addiction, side effects, etc. It really helps me fall asleep and feel relaxed when I am stressed out. Also works well for extreme irritability. I would definitely recommend this medication."

• Bad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2022

Lorazepam "My husband went to the hospital for afib. They gave him 4 doses of Ativan a day to calm him down. Well, a few days later, his heart stopped. He has COPD. Giving him Ativan slowed his breathing, and his heart stopped. He went in the hospital walking, talking, eating, no oxygen needed, came out not being able to eat or do anything on oxygen 24/7 now. This drug is dangerous, and the fact that the hospital overdosed him, sending him into cardiac arrest."

• Anonymous
• May 7, 2010

"I have (had) a severe needle phobia. I got really sick and was often given high doses of Ativan while in the hospital, that exposure to needles did help a little bit. Now I need to get my blood tested often. I used to take three or four 0.5 mg pills before getting my blood taken and, with family member support, was able to have blood taken with little drama. I would usually fall asleep for several hours afterward. I have been able to work my way down to one 0.5 mg pill when I get blood taken, and after a half-hour nap, I am fine. I would not take this day to day for anxiety because of the drowsiness, I also don't feel it is necessary for me. Ativan has been wonderful helping me get over my phobia."

• Con...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2021

"Was given 2 mg lorazepam prior to tooth extraction and bone graft. They said I'd be really out of it for hours and need a ride home, etc. Didn't feel a thing. Really annoying. I told the perio's assistant afterwards that I hadn't felt any sedation, and she said, 'Well, you came through fine anyways.' So rude. I was tense and digging my nails into my palm. It made me wonder if someone at the pharmacy had switched pills or something. They aren't using nitrous oxide because of COVID. That is what works, not lorazepam."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 28, 2020

"This medicine, lorazepam, has helped me so much. I have been put on dozens of antipsychotics, which give me akathisia. Was started on lorazepam pretty late, and the first time I took it, I thought it was a miracle. I was able to stop thinking for a few minutes. I have constant obsessive and intrusive thoughts constantly, and this medicine, I think, has saved my life. The only problem is taking it too much, and the effects start to get weaker and weaker."

• fus...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 12, 2020

Lorazepam "Agree with the post above - Xanax or Klonopin are similar and stronger; will get the job done better. And Klonopin is probably better than Xanax; many reports show Xanax is more addictive, but Klonopin is more effective."

• mar...
• September 27, 2011

"Lorazepam 1 mg was very effective before I had my gallbladder out. The anxiety and panic were gone. I do take it before my kids get home from school, too. It helps me tremendously with my stress, panic, and anxiety."

• Bet...
• October 30, 2020

"Night one, took half a lorazepam, and a few hours later, I woke and took another half. Woke up decent in the morning. Tonight, I said I’ll take the whole thing at once. I totally feel crazy. And I’m awake but exhausted hours until it kicked in."

• Cka...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2021

"My doctor just recently prescribed Ativan to help me sleep. I was going 3-4 nights in a row without sleep and totally unable to function during the day. I was so very tired but could not sleep. I have some health issues that aggravate all of it also. The last few nights I have not needed to take it but tonight I decided to try it for the first time. I took it, 1 mg, at around 8 this evening so I could go to sleep early. It is now almost 2 am and I am wide awake. Any suggestions?"

• Can...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 4, 2021

"I cannot sleep, almost never. If I do sleep, it will be for 2-3 hours due to extreme exhaustion. I started taking Lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg first night, I slept for 5 hours. That is a win for me. So I waited a few days and tried 1.5 mg, I slept for 8 hours. Yes, I was a bit disoriented, and things were a bit “off” for me, that lasted about 2 hours. BUT now, I take them on the weekends only and seem to get 5-6 hours of sleep during the week and 8-9 hours on the weekends for 2 nights. After 40 years, since I was 17 years old, this is a lifesaver. I experience no anxiety, as a side note. Sleep deprivation hallucinations were common, glad to say they are ZERO in my life now."

• mr ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2019

"Was a little bit euphoric at the beginning, but this went away fast. Now, only sedation, just pure sedation - you want to do nothing, you can't concentrate or, in particular, you don't have the will to do something. It will waste your time, so stop it."

• TMP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2024

Lorazepam "I took Ativan for a plane ride because I have a phobia of flying. I woke up in a hotel in Florida with no memory of landing (but the full memory of the terror-inducing flight) and no memory of my first day there. I managed to piece together my activities that day through family, who said I had been acting normally. While the amnesia was annoying, this drug had no serious negative effects to my health. I take hydroxyzine now. It works a lot better for the fear of heights. Two family members of mine have taken Ativan for decades, and they also have these lapses in memory, though they are unaware of it."

• ext...
• November 14, 2009

Lorazepam "Ativan is the best drug ever prescribed to me. I take 2 mg twice a day. It calms me during the day, and at night, I sleep like a baby. There are no side effects when you wake as well."

• Alk...
• March 13, 2014

Lorazepam "Very calming to my anxiety."

• oxy...
• December 21, 2010

Lorazepam "Just not strong enough, Klonopin, Xanax, or really any other benzodiazepines work better."

• moa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2018

"Works okay for sleep, but did nothing for psychotic agitation for me. I refused it, but unfortunately, I was under a section, so they injected me. Three hours later, I'm still wide awake."

• Geo...
• November 11, 2015

"Used for prep sedation. 4 mg slept for 4 hrs. Complete amnesia."