Ativan how long to take effect

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1499861 tn?1289180523 My doctor just prescribed Paxil to me today and I was wondering how long it will be before I can expect to feel the results. I was also given some Ativan to take the edge off and it seems to help. I look forward to any replies.
Avatar n tn How long does anxiety symptoms last without taking the benzoes. I had one for a half hour last night then it when away only to return for an hour. After that it was time for ativan.
1744083 tn?1311265441 Ativan is a fairly quick benzo with a short half life and works well for what it is designed to do. I have taken it in the past on an as needed basis and it worked quite well. Just remember these types of medications are usually prescribed short term on an as needed basis because they can become addictive if used to long but as long as you take it as directed for a little while, I don't so how it could hurt in the long run in my opinion. In the long run, are you in counseling?
Avatar m tn Hi you dont say how long you have been on valium? But yes if your taking it every day and it depends on how much your taking, Your body gets used to the drug just like any other medication, please write some more and people mybe will be able to give you more advice, janis.
Avatar n tn I told them at the Er that ativan worked the best but still got xanax. So I now refuse to take it only after the third time. Now I'm back to square one. I hope ativan worked for u. It did for me and was able to have a sense of relief for a few days with the ativan. I hope u do to. I'm glad I'm not the only one. I thought I was just feeling more panicky.
Avatar f tn 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....
Avatar f tn t do a very good job explaining to you what you would be going through while you waited for the Zoloft to kick in. How long were you on the Ativan? You say you started the Zoloft just three weeks ago, is that also when you started the Ativan? If it was, then you really shouldn't be feeling much in the way of w/d from it. (But....
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar f tn 5 mg Ativan for just in case. My question is how long until the Celexa starts working? If I use the Ativan too often will it effect how the Celexa works? How hard are these to come off of?
4753943 tn?1359934569 Sounds like a good plan. I agree that you should be over the hump, but everyone is different in how they experience w/d's. I don't fully agree that you "should be feeling significantly better". Better, yes...significantly? Not necessarily. I'm sure you know that from reading on the Addiction forum. It's not uncommon to still have symptoms on and off for quite some time. It's definitely always a good idea to get checked out by your doctor.
400350 tn?1201711682 I take Ativan, but very rarely. I got a little dizzy and wobbly the first time I took it. After that, I've been fine. I do get very sleepy and the effects (feeling calm and in control) lasts about two to three days. I only take it when I know I'm going to be confronted with something huge (ex: public speech, workshop, or etc). It's not meant to be taken everyday; only when necessary. If you take it as directed, then you won't have any problems.
1129232 tn?1360800358 How long does it take for synthroid to take effect to the point where you feel better and see your #'s improve etc? Some tell me 6 weeks and some tell me it takes a good 3 mos.
Avatar f tn I am Type 1, rapid cycling, bipolar. I currently am taking Symbyax, Lamictal, and Adderall. I take ativan as needed, but I find it doesn't do much for me and I often have crying bouts after use. I was thinking of augmenting with an edible here and there as needed instead of the Ativan, butI can't find any good information pertaining to potential drug interactions. I rarely get hypomanic, more often a mixed state, and I never get manic. Can anyone help me out?
Avatar f tn Anxiety meds are all about trial and error. Make take one go and you find the right one. Make take ten goes. Then you have to find the right dose. I think I saw another thread that you were on something else too? Combined they could be knocking you for six. Making you feel as you are. Finding the right dose when on a few tablets is again part of the guessing game with a doctor. Hence you tell him how you feel and I have no doubt he with adjust the dose or suggest something else. Trial and error.
Avatar m tn I also have hyperthyroidism--when I was very hyperthyroid and had shakiness and panic attacks the beta blocker worked--in the ER they wanted to give me ativan--as a matter of fact they insisted I take the ativan and were going to give it to me intravenously when I asked what the nurse had in the syringe she told me it was ativan--I flatly refused--she was "concerned" because she wanted to calm me down from all the shaking and my rapid heart rate (170 bpm) .
Avatar m tn re supposed to generally but they all have a different propensity for sedating a person. It might also take some time to take effect in your body. Keep your psychiatrist informed about how it's working for you because it might not work for you at all and then he/she might eventually switch you to something else to try.
Avatar m tn My doctor gave me a prescription of 1mg ativan (he said to take half) and I'm currently having a anxiety but I'm scared to take it.
Avatar f tn dr ddint tell m,e how much to go back to taking just to stop the xanx and go back to ativan..
Avatar n tn I was recently diagnosed with dermatitis by a local dermatologist and he prescribed me a topical medication called "Elidel", since he didn't think steroid creams were appropriate for the area of body that I am treating which has thin skin. Anyways, I have been using the Elidel for about 10 days now, and have NOT seen any noticable difference in my skin condition.
Avatar n tn unlucky for us I was given ativan, it works wonder for me, but it is not supposed to be used for long - term. I want to ask for konolopin , but don't know how will i react to it.