Ativan withdrawal length
Common Questions and Answers about Ativan withdrawal length
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Alcohol will absolutely intensify the withdrawal symptoms of ativan since alcohol acts on the same receptors in the brain as ativan. It is true that these receptors are sensitive and vulnerable from the ativan withdrawal, so this explains why you may notice your withdrawal symptoms worsen when consuming alcohol. It is a good idea stay away from alcohol while withdrawing.
I would not recommend suddenly discontinuing the atarax without first discussing your questions with your doctor.
My hands shake, and my tongue shakes a little, except when I am at rest. I am not sure if the Ativan withdrawal,which is considerable is part of the cause or not, bu tmy hands were sort of shaky in the AM even before I started the med.
What are the possible causes?
I'm a female 54 YO, and I do have a cervical spine injury, which I don't know if it is related.
I wish I'd seen this sooner. First, if you're checking back on this, how are you?
I recommend being honest. They might not do a drug screening if you are honest with a PCP, but I'm not sure on a rehab facility. Regardless, it's too dangerous to wean off Ativan after that length of time on your own. It's especially not good to do it quickly. It could kill you (though that's rare, it's a very real possibility).
Ive been taking xanax for two months now. And he wants me to take lorazepam 1mg intead of the xanax. Will I get withdrawal symptoms of the xanax? Thanx....
A taper should be done under the close direction of a physician, NEVER alone or by yourself. The key to minimizing any withdrawal symptoms is to find a GOOD doctor who knows his/her meds who will taper you VERY slowly. And by slowly, I mean, this could take up to a year or more. I'm a little concerned, as it sounds like the doctor recommended you weaning off the Ativan, but then didn't give you any guidance. What exactly did she say? Is she a family doctor?
6 weeks is not really long enough for you to experience an actual "withdrawal" from the Ativan, typically a "short term" course of treatment is considered 3 months or less. Those people who are on Ativan short-term won't typically experience a withdrawal, but there IS a possibility of some rebound anxiety, which is probably what you're dealing with.
The increase in anxiety will evebntually subside, but it may take a few weeks. Same with the sleep symptoms.
if you go to some place really good (which will be really expensive and probably a long way from wherever you live) psychiatrists who specialize in addiction treatment are more likely to understand the less common cases of severe withdrawal problems and long term withdrawal problems. Your average psychiatrist doesn't know much about this stuff. But you've only been on it for 3 weeks, and that's not a long time, so for you, a safe taper will be fine.
I have been prescribed Ativan by my family doctor for about four years now for anxiety with the past year being on 6 mg per day with renewals every 3 months. After finishing a project and being out of work I decided to go down to 4 mg per day due to less stress which my doctor supported. When I went back for my renewal 3 months later my Dr said he doesn't prescribe Ativan anymore.
3) If it is Ativan withdrawal, should I expect more of these mini anxiety attacks/hot flashes or does it get better with time? 4) Is there ANYTHING I can take to help counteract these symptoms? Would Valium be a good thing to take as needed until this passes or can I assume the worst is over. My rationale leads me to believe that as the days goes by the withdrawal symptoms will lessen. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I'm now off to take a Valium and try to get some sleep.
If you are 72 hours in already, I would say just to keep going, I would get a little bit of withdrawal effect when stopping the Ativan, but it didn't last long due to being on it such short periods of time (which is what is ultimately meant for), but they were nothing too bad, mostly just anxiety and having a hard time with sleep due to anxiety. You weren't taking a very high dose, and not very often, but every drug effects every person differently.
Is it possible to have any withdrawal symptoms from taking Ativan? I am determined to find something like herbal supplements to help me with the anxiety. Please help me. Thank you.
typical opiate-like withdrawal symptoms as well as atypical withdrawal symptoms including seizures[citation needed]. The atypical withdrawal symptoms are probably related to tramadol's effect on serotonin and norepinephrine re-uptake.
My doctor prescribed ativan for anxiety in December, 2008. I was taking .5mg. three times daily. It got worse and he prescribed lexapro (10mg) a day in conjuction with the ativan. It got worse and he prescribed 1mg of ativan three times daily. I am now down to two mg daily and I fell better. However, he suggested I take ..5 mg in the morning and .5 in the evening. Immediately, it brought on a severe anxiety attack. I want to ween safely. Please advise. I stll take lexapro at night.
At that dosage and that short of time period I think you could just stop but I would check with your dr since benzo withdrawal can cause seizures......
im on a C/T withdrawal right now on hour 29 with no norco/vicodin in my system and no sleep GRRRR this is my 5th or so withdrawal i used ativan one time to help with sleep I did get 5 hours of sleep a hour or so after taking it but let me tell you with my experience the next morning was bad it took along time to get up and get the fuzzy cloudy head gone I used it my first withdrawal the first night and every other time I have never used it again and never felt that in the morning so beware it co
I am a nurse with a patient who came to me upset; she was taken off Ativan cold turkey, and I'm afraid she will go into withdrawals soon. I'm not sure how legal or ethical it is for a doctor to do this. I have seen patients experience grand mal seizures from being taken off without weaning. It angers me for her. How can I help her? Also, is it illegal? I can advise her to file a complaint with the local Medical Society, but not sure that would do any good. ANY advice is welcome!
i have been on 0.5mg of ativan for about 2 months now and i am trying to get off of them...
years ago I was on Ativan for sleep. that stuff is the worst. started having weird problems from it. Paradoxical reaction or rebound anxiety? I dunno... but the more I took, the worse I felt. Pdoc gave me remeron in order to taper slowly off Ativan. it worked and I was benzo clean for 1 1/2 years. Doc and I decided it was time to wean of remeron. weight gain was awful, and since I never had an anxiety disorder before, figured it would be ok.
after a slow wean, jumped off remeron at 5mg.
Like I told you before, and again here, I think your goal should be to keep the Ativan use to a minimum, as well as the length of time you take it to a minimum, to avoid adding any unnecessary complications to your recovery.
Again, just wanted to clarify, that this statement of mine, should have probably come FIRST:
"Check with your doc first, but I'm sure he would have no problem with you taking the smallest amount necessary.
Yes...you'll have withdrawal symptoms. But,more importantly,your liver is probably pretty pissed off right now.
You've got a tolerance now. What's your plan?
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