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When I get the feeling a panick attack is about to happen, I stick one ;ill under my tounge and within minutes I feel completely calm and no longer anxious. I also use the medication if I drank too much wine the night before (too much sugar), I take one pill and the anxiety is gone. Ativan is though very habit forming and addictive. I have been taking it for over a year and feel as thought I ca...
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My husband was 38 years old and committed suicide from taking Ativan.
It was taken in combination with Welbutrin for depression. Do not take these two together..the ativan made him have body tremors, nervousness, and horrible suicidal thoughts. Do not take Ativan and you become addicted within one month. He was taking it for three months and couldn't handle life anymore.
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionDr. Lynn..btw, am proud to say that i am no longer an alky/drug addict & only have a cocktail when out to dinner. I do take prescibed drugs to help me sleep. I am fighting cancer and the pain is excruciating but only take meds when i need them.
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionThis was given to me after I was having panic attacks because I have a lot of medical trauma and hospital make me beyond anxious, this is not solely the drugs problem my nurses and doctors were incompetent. The side effects are really debilitating and I'm in more panic then if i didnt have the drugs given to me.
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionIt does nothing for panic attacks.
It doesn’t kick in for a long time. When it does it makes me nauseous and sick. It cannot compare to Valium or even the other sister drug of valium. I will never take it again.
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionBeen taking between 1 MG and .5 MG of Ativan at night for chronic insomnia and stress related anxiety for 8 + years. Has not helped me and now tough to get off. Currently cognitive problems, anxiety and depression have totally affected my life. I would not recommend this med, especially long term (once u start, tough to quit). Eat healthy, exercise and practice mindfulness and meditation and have a healthy work/life balance (wish I has taught this stuff earlier in life, before life problems caught up to me).
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI TESTED IT ON ME WITH THE CBD TO HELP ME FALL ASLEEP MY EFFECTS WERE NONE JUST HEAVY SLEEPY EYS WHEN I WOKE UP HAVE TROUBLE GETTING UP IN THE MORNING
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI've taken Ativan for a couple months now.
I'm on 0.5mg twice a day and they saved my life. It's like a huge weight is lifted off my chest and I can feel normal for once. I like Ativan because they don't have noticeable side effects and I don't feel like a zombie during the day when I take them. I personally dont like the way Zanax makes me feel but these I can work and function on. I wanted to find a medicine without all of the crazy side effects and I found it in Ativan. If it does make you sleepy to me it's not as bad as being tired from not sleeping from aniexty. At this point what in life isn't addicting and if it helps you then call it whatever uou want. Lol People who truly need it..it works. ??Read More Read Less
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I will definitely recommend this. No side effects.
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI only take one as need maybe once a week tops, on my high anxiety or high stress days, it makes me feel normal, stops my mind from racing. Iâ??ve tried so many things, and nothing has helped like this. Although, after the pill has worn off mid day I do feel so tired and drained, but that makes it easier to sleep through the night, which I usually struggle due to insomnia. I feel it makes me a more emotionally stable person when I take it.
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactioni have a high leavel of axienty 1 take 1 .05mg and a hour latter i feel normale again. the side effect that has hapened to me is beeing realy tired after it wares off
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5 Ativan one to two hours before bedtime. Sometimes I wake up to go to the bathroom and go right back to sleep. I wake up after 7 or 8 hours and feel rested. I am 84 years old and am not concerned about possible addiction.
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI take 1mg when i show warning signs of a panic attack, it calms me down enough to deal with it. I take 1mg before bed if I'm having insomnia, it gives me a few good hours sleep. I don't feel sluggish or 'hungover' the next day, my body feels like it actually slept. I haven't experienced any side effects.
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI was prescribed 2mg Ativan 3 times a day. I was getting this drug to help me with panic attacks and anxiety. I didnâ??t get any directions, warnings or contradictions. I just didnâ??t even think of asking, he was the educated psychiatrist so I trusted him. Well my anxiety was through the roof and the Ativan was not working so I would take an extra one..then another and it still wasnâ??t working, I had built up a tolerance for them. It was the weekend so I said I was going to call him on Monday. When I got a hold of him, told him how much I was taking and he said that I needed to go to detox ASAP that if I didnâ??t I would have seizures.
He was right, I almost died in that detox facility. I never ever have been in such physical pain and so sick. It was benzos, it might feel good at first but long term use even a month on 0.5 mg you will pay the price. Had I been told this before I would have never ever taken it. Be careful!Read More Read Less
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But if it was up to me and easier to get Iâ??d take 1 pill every day. Sure takes the edge off .
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionHelped immensely with Stress Anxiety Waking Insomnia and Tinnitus which I did not know it could mask the whining noise in my ears which caused me major anxiety.
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EffectivenessEase of UseSatisfactionI took this as it can help with the effectiveness of my Chemo. I can believe this drug is on the market! I was mean, aggressive and suicidal when using it. I took it for three months and can believe the difference I feel not being on it again. I was not the same person! It was awful, PLEASE don’t start this or other benzodiazepines. If you weren’t suicidal before taking this drug, you will be after!
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This document, provided by Lexicomp ® , contains all the information you need to know about this medicine, including indications, directions for use, side effects, and when your healthcare provider should be contacted.
Trade names: USA
Ativan; LORazepam Intensol; Loreev XR
Trade names: Canada
APO-LORazepam; Ativan; DOM-LORazepam [DSC]; PMS-LORazepam; PRO-LORazepam; TEVA-LORazepam
Warning
- This drug is a benzodiazepine. The use of benzodiazepines concomitantly with opioids resulted in very severe side effects. Observed side effects have included slowing or difficulty in breathing, as well as death. Opioids include drugs such as codeine, oxycodone, and morphine. Opioids are used to treat pain, and some are used to treat coughs. Consult your doctor.
- If you are taking this drug with an opioid, get medical help right away if you feel very drowsy or dizzy, if you have slow, shallow, or difficult breathing, or if you pass out. Caregivers or others should seek immediate medical attention if the patient does not respond, does not respond, or does not respond in the usual way, or if he sleeps and does not wake up.
- There may be a risk of dependence, abuse or misuse when using benzodiazepines.
Misuse or abuse of this drug may result in overdose or death, especially when used along with certain other drugs, alcohol, or drugs. Dependence may occur even if you use this drug as your doctor has told you to. Seek immediate medical attention if you have changes in mood or behavior, suicidal thoughts or actions, seizures, or trouble breathing. - You will be closely monitored to avoid misuse, abuse, or dependence on this drug.
- Benzodiazepines may be addictive. Dose reduction or abrupt discontinuation of this drug may cause withdrawal symptoms. This can be life threatening. The risk of dependence and withdrawal increases with long-term use of this drug or when taking it in high doses. Talk to your doctor before reducing your dose or stopping this drug. You must follow the doctor's instructions. Seek medical attention right away if you have trouble controlling your body movements, have seizures, have or become more severe, behavior or mood changes such as depression or thoughts of suicide, thoughts of hurting someone, hallucinations (seeing or hearing non-existent things), loss of contact with reality, erratic movements or conversations, or any other side effects.
- Sometimes withdrawal symptoms can last from a few weeks to more than 12 months. Tell your doctor if you have any concerns; problems with memory, learning, or concentration; sleep problems; burning, numbness, or tingling; weakness; tremor; muscle twitching; ringing in the ears or any other side effects.
What is this drug used for?
- Used to treat anxiety.
- Used to treat seizures.
- Used to reduce anxiety before surgery.
- This drug may be used for other indications. Consult your doctor.
What should I tell my doctor BEFORE taking this drug?
- If you are allergic to this drug, any of its ingredients, other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about your allergies and how they have manifested.
- If you have any of the following health conditions: glaucoma, depression, or a certain type of mental health disorder.
- If you are breastfeeding. Some forms of this drug are not intended for use while breastfeeding.
This list of drugs and conditions that may interfere with this drug is not exhaustive.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all medicines you take (prescription and over-the-counter, natural products and vitamins) and any health problems you have. You need to make sure that this drug is safe for your conditions and in combination with other drugs you are already taking. Do not start or stop taking any drug or change the dosage without your doctor's advice.
What do I need to know or do while taking this drug?
All editions:
- Tell all your health care workers that you are taking this drug. These are doctors, nurses, pharmacists and dentists.
- Talk to your doctor before using marijuana, other forms of cannabis, or prescription or over-the-counter drugs that can slow you down.
- When taking the drug for a long time, a blood test is necessary. Talk to a medical specialist.
- Do not take this drug for longer than the length of time your doctor tells you to.
- If this drug is taken for a long time or at high doses, it may not work as well and you may need a higher dose to get the same effect. The so-called tolerance to the drug develops. Talk to your doctor if this drug stops working as you want. Do not take the drug in higher doses than prescribed by your doctor.
- If you are 65 years of age or older, use this drug with caution. You may experience more side effects.
- Use this drug with extreme caution if the patient is a child. Children may have a higher risk of some side effects. Not all products are intended for use in children.
- When used during pregnancy, the drug may cause harm to the fetus. If you are pregnant or become pregnant while taking this drug, call your doctor right away.
All oral preparations:
- Avoid driving and other demanding activities until you see how this drug affects you.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this drug.
- If you are allergic to tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No.
5), talk to your doctor. Some products contain tartrazine.
Injection:
- Avoid driving, or other activities or activities that require attention, for 1 to 2 days after you use this drug and until the effects wear off.
- Do not try to get out of bed on your own for at least 8 hours after using the drug. You may fall and be injured.
- Avoid drinking alcohol for 1 to 2 days after taking this drug.
- Some preparations contain benzyl alcohol. These drugs should not be given to newborns or infants. If you want to know if this medicine contains benzyl alcohol, ask your doctor.
For treatment:
- Studies in young animals and children have shown that frequent or prolonged use of anesthetics or sleeping pills in children under 3 years of age can lead to chronic brain damage. These problems can also occur in an unborn baby if the mother uses this drug in the third trimester of pregnancy. Consult your doctor.
What side effects should I report to my doctor immediately?
WARNING. In rare cases, this drug can cause serious and sometimes deadly side effects in some patients. Call your doctor right away or get medical help if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be associated with serious side effects:
- Signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, hives, itching, red and swollen skin with blisters or flaking, possibly associated with fever, wheezing or wheezing, tightness in the chest or throat, difficulty breathing, swallowing or speaking, unusual hoarseness, swelling in the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- The onset or worsening of behavioral or emotional disorders such as depression or suicidal thoughts.
- Hallucinations (a person sees or hears something that is not in reality).
- Balance change.
- Confusion of consciousness.
- Nervous tension and agitation.
- Anxiety.
- Sleep disorders.
- Increased libido.
- Violation or loss of memory.
- Severe dizziness or fainting.
- Vision change.
- Muscle weakness.
- Dark urine or yellowed skin or eyes.
- This drug can cause very bad and sometimes deadly breathing problems. Call your doctor right away if breathing is slow, shallow, or difficult.
What are some other side effects of this drug?
Any medicine can have side effects. However, for many people, side effects are either minor or non-existent. Talk to your doctor or get medical help if these or any other side effects bother you or don't go away:
All editions:
- Feeling dizzy, drowsy, tired or weak.
- Headache.
Injection:
- Irritation at the injection site.
This list of possible side effects is not exhaustive. If you have any questions about side effects, please contact your doctor.
Talk to your doctor about side effects.
You can report side effects to the National Health Board.
You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You can also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
What is the best way to take this drug?
Use this drug as directed by your doctor. Read all the information provided to you. Strictly follow all instructions.
All oral preparations:
- Take with or without food. Take with food if medicine causes nausea.
Liquid (solution):
- Use the supplied pipette to inject the correct dose.
- Mix liquid with water, fruit juice, apple juice or pudding before use.
- Swallow the mixture immediately. Do not store for future use.
Sublingual tablets (sublingual tablets):
- Place the tablet under the tongue and let it dissolve.
- Do not swallow for at least 2 minutes after taking this drug.
Sustained release capsules:
- Take in the morning.
- Swallow whole. Don't chew or crumble.
- If you cannot swallow this drug whole, add the contents of the capsule to 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of applesauce. Then swallow immediately without chewing. Drink some water after taking your dose. Take your dose within 2 hours of mixing. Do not store the drug for further use.
Injection:
- For intramuscular or intravenous injection.
What if I miss a dose of a drug?
All oral preparations:
- If you take this medicine regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you can.
- If it is time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose and then return to your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take 2 doses or an additional dose at the same time.
- In most cases, this drug is used as needed. Do not take the drug more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Injection:
- Consult a doctor for further instructions.
How do I store and/or discard this drug?
Sustained release tablets and capsules:
- Store at room temperature in a dry place. Do not store in the bathroom.
- Lid must be tightly closed.
Sublingual tablets (sublingual tablets):
- Store at room temperature, protected from light. Store in a dry place. Do not store in the bathroom.
Liquid (solution):
- Keep refrigerated. Don't freeze.
- Throw away any unused servings after 3 months.
- Protect from light.
Injection:
- If you need to store this drug at home, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist for storage conditions.
All editions:
- Keep this medicine in a protected place out of sight and reach of children and out of reach of other people.
A box or room that is locked with a key can act as a secure storage place for the drug. Keep all medicines out of the reach of pets. - Dispose of unused or expired drugs. Do not empty into a toilet or sewer unless instructed to do so. If you have any questions about disposing of medicines, ask your pharmacist. Drug disposal programs may be in place in your area.
General information about drugs
- If your health does not improve or even worsens, call your doctor.
- Do not give your medicine to anyone or take other people's medicine.
- Some medicines may come with other patient information sheets. If you have questions about this drug, talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional.
- A separate patient leaflet is included with this product. Please read this information carefully. Reread it each time you refill your supply. If you have any questions about this drug, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care professional.
- If you think you have overdosed, call a poison control center or get medical attention right away. Be prepared to tell or show what drug you took, how much, and when it happened.
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Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. It is especially important to note the following drugs:
If necessary, your doctor will reduce the dose of these drugs before you use lorazepam.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking lorazepam as this may increase the sedative properties of the drug.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking Lorazepam before using any other medicines or when you are hospitalized.
Some elderly patients may experience dizziness and fainting after taking Lorazepam.
When taking Lorazepam, there is a risk of developing addiction, which can lead to a gradual decrease in effectiveness after several weeks of taking Lorazepam.
Lorazepam has the potential to develop dependence, particularly in patients with a history of alcohol and/or recreational drug abuse.
With the usual regimen of lorazepam, the development of dependence is unlikely, but the risk increases with increasing dose and duration of treatment, as well as in patients with a history of alcohol and / or recreational drug abuse, or in patients with a personality disorder. Therefore, lorazepam should be avoided in patients with a history of alcohol and/or recreational drug abuse.
Dependence can lead to the development of a withdrawal syndrome, especially when treatment is stopped abruptly. Therefore, it is necessary to cancel the drug gradually.
When taking lorazepam for more than 4 weeks, your doctor should conduct a study of the peripheral blood picture, as well as a biochemical blood test for liver markers, since drugs in this group can lead to impaired liver function.
Long-term use of Lorazepam may lead to the development of drug dependence. Therefore, Lorazepam is usually prescribed in short courses lasting from several days to 4 weeks, including a period of dose reduction and drug withdrawal. This reduces the risk of developing drug dependence or adverse side effects observed when the drug is discontinued. (See section "Cancellation of Lorazepam").
The dose of Lorazepam should be increased gradually to avoid side effects.
How to take Lorazepam
Lorazepam should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you have any doubts, then you should consult with your doctor.
When Lorazepam is used to treat anxiety and insomnia, treatment usually lasts from a few days to 4 weeks, including a period of dose reduction and drug withdrawal.
The physician should prescribe the lowest effective dose, calculated for the shortest possible period of taking the drug.
Lorazepam tablets should be swallowed with water.
Adults and children over 13 years of age
For anxiety, the daily dose of Lorazepam is 1-4 mg taken in divided doses. Your healthcare provider will determine how often you should take Lorazepam. It is not recommended to take Lorazepam to children under 12 years of age with anxiety.
For sleep disturbances, 1-2 mg Lorazepam at bedtime is prescribed. Before taking the drug, you must be sure that you can sleep for 7-8 hours.
Lorazepam 2-3 mg is given the night before surgery and 2-4 mg 1-2 hours before surgery.
Children 5 to 13 years old
For surgery, the dose is usually 0.5-2.5 mg (depending on your child's weight) taken one hour before the procedure.
Lorazepam is not recommended for use in children 5 to 13 years of age for the treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders, and in children under 5 years of age.
Elderly
The physician should prescribe lorazepam to elderly or malnourished patients at low doses.
The drug may be effective at half or even less than the recommended dose in elderly patients, but if necessary, the dose should be adjusted.
Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency
In case of impaired renal function or mild to moderate hepatic insufficiency, it is allowed to take Lorazepam only in low doses.
Lorazepam is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
If you forget to take Lorazepam
If you forget to take Lorazepam to treat anxiety and if less than 3 hours have passed from your scheduled appointment time, you should take it as soon as you remember. If more than 3 hours have passed from the appointed time, do not worry, take the next dose at the appointed time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
If you forget to take Lorazepam to treat a sleep disorder, take it if you are sure you can sleep for 7-8 hours after taking the drug.
If you have taken more Lorazepam than recommended
If you have taken more Lorazepam than prescribed by your doctor, get medical help right away, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital. Take the medicine package with you, even if there are no pills left.
Withdrawing Lorazepam
After completing the prescribed course of treatment, your doctor will decide whether to continue further treatment.
The dose and frequency of lorazepam should be reduced gradually until the drug is discontinued. This allows your body to adjust to the absence of Lorazepam and reduce the risk of adverse effects when the drug is discontinued. Your doctor will explain to you how to do this.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Withdrawal
Abrupt discontinuation of Lorazepam may result in withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, muscle pain, anxiety, tension, depression, restlessness, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, irritability, confusion, confusion agitation, tremors, abdominal pain, heart rhythm disturbances, short-term memory loss, fever, and sweating.
