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(also known as Temesta, Tavor, Lorazepam)

Benzodiazepines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system).

Some benzodiazepines are used to relieve anxiety. However, benzodiazepines should not be used to relieve nervousness or tension caused by the stress of everyday life.<... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Anxiety
1404
88%
Bipolar Disorder
1184
85%
Panic Attacks
498
87%
Insomnia
217
67%
Alcoholism
131
83%
Overall, 85% (3924 Members) find Ativan helpful

Ativan Reviews

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calm...way calm
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Just make me sleepy and I cant really function on it .So dont really take it all to much
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It worked to control times of extreme stress, but is too addictive, so I wanted off of it.
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sometimes it stops my crying fits, and will bring me down from a building temper tantrum
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can you say ZzZzZz... ? knocks me out and i need help with this for i am very good at sleep depriving my body.
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I found Ativan very effective as a breakthrough medication for anxiety, and also for sleep.
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When panic starts, this helps within 5 minutes. DO NOT ABUSE.
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works great but is still a narcotic
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i take this for panic and anxiety....wish the lithum was working better so i wouldnt have to take this soooo often
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worked well but became very dependent upon it
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I only have to take this when I am having problems. But it is working. It helps me to calm down.
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makes me tired
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took as needed about 23 times per day for two months now take it regularly 4 times per day until the lexapro takes effect and i can feel well enough to start eating and coping to start the cbt productively
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After my move to CT I began having anxiety attacks that began to get worse and more like panic attacks and my depression worsened at the same time. I used 1 10mg at bedtime to calm me enough to get to sleep. I stopped using it after about 4 months. I had about 4 or 5 days withdrawal symptoms.
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takes the edge off when necessary
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: ativan/lorazepam
    Thank you for both your inputs and experiences i think i will just use lorazepam when i feel anxiety is at a high, and just take it as and when. I am ... [More]
  2. Discussion: ativan/lorazepam
    Hi currently going through a rough patch at the moment and doctor had prescribed me lorazepam 1mg to take daily. Havn't taken any yet as worried i bec... [More]
  3. Discussion: Ativan/Lorazepam
    Hi currently going through a rough patch at the moment and doctor had prescribed me lorazepam 1mg to take daily. Havn't taken any yet as worried i bec... [More]
  4. Advice: Lorazepam
    i take lorazepam(ativan) and i call it my wonder drug. I use to get at least 3 to 4 anxiety or panic attacks a day, now i don't get any. It has never ... [More]
  5. Discussion: Ativan vs. Lorazepam
    Does anyone take Ativan? What's the difference between generic and name brand drugs? Anyone had any issues/comparisons? I was just prescribed Ati... [More]

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