It was prescribed to me during a trip
to the ER due
to a severe panic attack. I was told
to take as needed. Well, I started taking it everyday just so it stayed in my system...just in case. Then, I increased it to 2 pills a day (1mg). I found out later that Ativan doesnt really treat the problem. It is basically like taking an aspirin when you have a headache. Zoloft, Lexapro, Paxil, etc are better suited for long term use. I also learned that Ativan is highly addicting.