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I started taking 50mg tablet trazodone before bed feel groggy in the morning but hear this is normal....would like to know for anxiety during the day can I take Ativan. Was prescribed Ativan prior to trazodone and it worked like a charm for anxiety & depression. Can I use Ativan when needed even though on the trazodone?
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Trazodon has effect on anxiety and depression. But it take 3-4 weeks to show improvement. But it is non addictive and can be used for long term.
Ativan is antianxiety medicine and used for short term (2-3 weeks) due to addiction potential. If anxiety is much...
I am trying to decide between ativan and klonopin. I was on ativan for 3 days. It made me feel good but slightly disconnected. I tried klonopin today and it made me more anxious and a little depressed. Not sure if it needs more time to work or if it's just not right for me. This is my second try and it has not worked. I want to switch back to ativan tomorrow but I am concerned that it may be unsafe to do so. Can I switch back to ativan after one day (0.5 mg) of klonopin?
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What is the maximum dose of Ativan that is acceptable to take per day without getting addicted
MD Brief Answer:
No particular dose. Explained below.
Detailed Answer:
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The risk of dependence to Ativan or other benzodiazepines does not depend on the strength of dosage as much as it depends on the duration and regularity of dosage. In simple words, if you were to...
I am being weaned off of 1 mg. per day of Ativan (taken for 10 years) with 10 mg of citalopram. This is the second day and I am light headed sick and blood pressure is 116/61. My doctor is on vacation. She said take 10 mg of this citalopram for a week With the current Ativan dose then take 20 mg of citaloram on second week with current ativan. Then begin to reduce ativan by .5 per day. I think my blood pressure will plummet as blood pressure is low NOW. What do you t hink?
MD Hello and thanks for the query.
The citalopram will have this effect on your body for the first few days. This is a very normal response. I would suggest that you cut the 10 mg tablets in half and take just 5 mg per day for 4 days, then increase to the full 10 mg per day for 4 days and then...
I am 41 with a hx of anxiety. I take Ativan. I also have Thallesemia and Pemphigus Vulgaris. Just now I started body shaking all over, tingling then numbness in extremities. Short, shallow breaths and the back of my head/neck behind ear on left side feels numb. Am I dying?
MD Hi, I have read your query. You have not mention the dose of ativan your are taking.You msut consult your doctor for adjusting the dose of ativan as only by examining you your doctor can prescribe you the exact dose of ativan. As you are having shaking of body etc. This means you are not taking...
I am 27 year old man with Generalized Anxiety Disorder . I had a series of panic attacks last night and tonight was afraid to go to sleep. I took four ativan (1mg) this morning and took 6 this evening (10 total in 24 hours) Should i call the hospital or will I be okay? I ve taken the drug for 7 years and seem to have a high tolerance for it, which is why my doctor trying to cut it with something else. Andrew
MD Hi Andrew,
Such high doses of Ativan are not safe as when the lorazepam level falls from the blood, there may be a seizure. The other risk is of becoming dependent on it, since you have already developed tolerance to it. I would also like you to know that Ativan is not the first line treatment...
I was drinking 2 bottle of wine plus 5 beers a day. I was also using Ativan 6mg per day for 5 years, I quitted drinking alcohol 21 days ago, I tried to quit Ativan for 10 days. I feel pressure in my head, sweating, dizziness, My legs hurts, bad blood circulation i guess. Is there anything medication that can reduce the withdrawal effects of Ativan and Alcohol ?
MD Hello and thank you for sending your question.
Your question is a very good one and I will work on providing you with some information and recommendations.
I would like to congratulate you on deciding to turn your life around and eliminate alcohol consumption. The fact that you made this decision...
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