Ativan xanax comparison
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re talking about two totally different meds. Paxil is an antidepressant, and Xanax is a benzodiazepine. They cannot "replace" one another, they do totally different things.
Do you not have a refill of the Paxil? If not, you need to contact your doc ASAP and obtain at least enough of the Paxil to get to into see your doc for a refill. Stopping Paxil abruptly can be a nightmare.
They are both very addictive along with every other benzodiazepine(valium,klonopin,ativan, librium,xanax) with xanax the one thing that can make it worse is the fact that if you abruptly stop using it you can have a siezure depening on your dose and how long you've been taking it. But in the end ativan and xanax basically rank about the same in my opinion, but you should really contact your prescribing doctor to get their opinion.
I as well have taken both Xanax and Ativan. I personally feel that the Ativan is better. I do not take it often. Only when I am having an attack coming. The biggest difference I felt in the two medications was that with Xanax, I woke up very groggy still not much calmer. Ativan I do not wake up groggy and I actually am relaxed.
I think you would benefit from trying it. IF you do not care for it than either ask to be put back on Xanax or a different one all together.
Good luck!
How is ativan different than Xanax,I am to take 1 mg ativan 3 times aday was making it 8 hours between doses now because of my early wake up time or teh med not working as well im taking it like ever 5 to 6 hours''''''Could i be double dosing this way.....i can feel when the pills wears off its like the side of my head starts feeling wierd but im also being more dizzy lately....
After being on Xanax for a the last year for anxiety associated with ADD, my doctor and I decided to transition me off Xanax and on to Ativan. Xanax was just too heavy. It helped with anxiety but caused depression. I am one week into the transition process. I've reduced my daily in take of Xanax by 1/3 and started slowly with the Ativan. Some withdrawal symptoms crop up with taking less Xanax so I am being careful.
my question is, when is it ok to take the ativan? my last xanax was earlier tonite. is it ok to just stop xanax and go right to ativan?
However, given that Valium has less binding affinity (potency) in comparison to Ativan, it would be more ideal to substitute the 0.5 milligram dose of Ativan with 5 milligrams of Valium. This would also help to cover any tolerance that may have developed as a result of Ativan.
Also, observe the half-life variations of the two drugs. The glucuronide metabolite of Ativan carries a half-life of 18 hours, while Valium has a half-life ranging from 24-100 hours.
t an exact science, but per equivalency charts, approximately 0.5mg of Xanax equals 1mg of Ativan, so the Xanax is roughly twice as potent, mg to mg. Again, not an exact science. So, technically, you DID take a higher dose of the Ativan than the comparable dose of your Xanax.
How often are you needing to take these? Today for example, you took two doses in a 4 hour period.
Hello!
Did you doctor say WHY he wants to make the change? Sometimes, to tackle tolerance issues (needing a higher and higher dose to maintain the same level of effectiveness) doctors will recommend switching to another med in the same class. Are you having issues with tolerance? Is the Xanax just not working like it once did?
Your doctor is planning on gradually weaning you off the Xanax, while at the same time, gradually stepping you up in doses with the Ativan.
I got the Xanax from a doctor in urgent care and my psychiatrist prescribed me Ativan, he told me to try both to see which one I liked better (not on the same day of course). But now I am terrified to try the Ativan after the way Xanax made me feel. Will it have the same reaction? Are they basically the same med or will they affect me differently?
Can xanax make you feel crazy and ill all over .
you say that the Xanax was more effective for you than Ativan, yet you are actually prescribed the Ativan, correct?
Your doctor should have no issue in switching you...both meds are short-acting benzodiazepines meant to ward off a panic attack...a short-term therapy...like you say you are using them already. If one is more effective than the other then it only makes sense to request the med that seemed to help you the most.
Just wondering if Xanax is anything like Ativan?? I have a Drs app coming up and I am thinking of asking for Xanax but if its anything like Ativan then I don't want it.... Ativan makes me sleepy! I have anxiety and I am just wanting something to calm me down but not make me go to sleep.
ll go through withdrawals. Lorazapam (Ativan) is actually more potent than Xanax and has a longer half-life. Ativan is actually 1.5-2 times as strong as Xanax and has double the half-life. I've run through a lot of the benzos and Ativan has always been the strongest one in the mix. It doesn't hit as quickly as Xanax but it packs a wallop when it does kick in.
Why is your doc kicking you over? Has the Xanax stopped working for you?
ativan is way weaker than xanax, im prescribed .5 mg. myself of ativan,and they will work,at least they do for me, as everyone is different.you can take up to 2mg a day so as long as you dont go over that youll be alright.but take it before you go somewhere or whatever triggers your attacks and during,obviously.but dont expect it to be like xanax.
and she said she could change me to Ativan or Xanax and there should be no problems as long as she ,matches the dose amount with the amount I am taking with the Oxazepam. I am terrified of a reaction with a new benzo or bad witrhdrawel symtoms from going off the Oxazepam.I take 15 mgs of Oxazepam 2 times a day, rarely 3 as perscribed.. I am a 70 year old female who only takes 5 mgs lisinopril, vit d and coated aspirin.. Oxazepam comes in 10,15 and 30 mgs .
Did your doctor taper you off of ativan? How long were you on it? Ativan and Xanax are both fairly short acting benzos and act in much the same way. As long as you are following your doctor's orders, I believe you are doing the right thing as you are switching. Withdrawal symptoms get MUCH better with time. Also, remember, that you are in a heightened state of anxiety right now which is also a major factor in how you feel right now...keep us posted?
hello,when my new i got in march put me on xanax from ativan he had me do no taper and i had been on ativan a year.......
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