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bobthesponge
New Member
Registered: February 2007
Posts: 1
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Fri February 2, 2007
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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Really helped me sleep.
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CONS:
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It's addictive and can only be used a short time.
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This medicine help to calm my nerves and made me quit worrying about everything I had to do the next day or what I did that day. It really helped me get to sleep. The only problem is it is addictive so it can only be used a short time.
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mama2ak
New Member
Registered: December 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 4
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Sun December 31, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 6
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PROS:
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immediacy of action
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CONS:
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only works in high doses (at least for me)
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I was given this during two seperate postpartum depression episodes with two different children. Neither time did it do much of anything. I was on 0.5 mg 3x a day and it did nothing. 2 mg barely helped me sleep. It works to take 2 mg if you are having a panic attack and need to lie down - it will help you fall asleep. Otherwise, did nada.
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Brookester
Member
Registered: December 2006
Location: California
Posts: 47
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Fri December 22, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2
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knocks out PANIC
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CONS:
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HIGHLY ADDICTIVE
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DRUG OF CHOICE FOR PANIC ATTACKS. IT KNOCKS THEM OUT RIGHT AWAY. CAN ALSO BE USED TO HELP SLEEP. HIGHLY ADDICTIVE. ONE CAN BECOME ADDICTED TO IT IN A FEW SHORT WEEKS. I HAD TO GO TO DRUG REHAB IN ORDER TO SAFELY TAPER OFF THIS MED.
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Amerikasend
Account Suspended
Registered: December 2006
Location: Merryland
Posts: 22
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Tue December 5, 2006
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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PROS:
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reduced anxiety somewhat, good for sleep
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I would sometimes blackout from this stuff
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This stuff is ok, it helped relieve my anxiety somewhat. It worked well for my sleep. The bad thing about this drug was I would blackout when on it. I didn't enjoy not knowing what I had done and it freaked me out. I was taking 2mg twice a day.
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prodigiousgamer
Member
Registered: October 2006
Location: tampa, fl
Posts: 45
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Sun October 22, 2006
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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PROS:
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mild reduction of anxiety in specific situations
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CONS:
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mild to moderate drowsiness and vertigo
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i did not like this medication because of the side effects that it caused. it caused moderate drowsiness and vertigo. the positive effects of this medication were weak. i only experienced a very mild reduction of anxiety in specific situations. i would not recommend this medicine for people with mild anxiety issues like myself.
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SerenitysWave
Grand Poohbah
Registered: December 2005
Location: Vermont
Posts: 1529
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Sun October 22, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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Fast working-takes edge off anxiety-relaxes and aides with sleeping
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CONS:
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none that I can think of
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I didnt experience any side effects which was a huge bonus... I dont recall what I pay for it, but I know it was inexpensive. I take on an as needed basis which I like because many times just knowing that I have something extra to fall back on helps me get over the bump...
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alittlehoshime
Member
Registered: September 2006
Location: kuala lumpur, malaysia
Posts: 291
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Tue September 26, 2006
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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PROS:
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Be able to sleep
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CONS:
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still feel anxious, palm sweat , Headache, dizziness, vomitting , nausea, cant breath at times
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hate medsssssssss eat also die dont eat also die even more worst no choice so got to eat lor sigh........... persevere persevere
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Anonymous
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Fri September 22, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $1.00| Rating: 7
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PROS:
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calming
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CONS:
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memory problems
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Loved that it mellowed me out so well. Hated that I couldn't remember anything about the times when I was taking it. Worked well, though during a tough time. Might be hard to kick if you get hooked on it.
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darkeyes
Elder
Registered: May 2001
Location: US
Posts: 6684
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Fri September 15, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Helps reduce anxiety,racing thoughts,which can help patient have a better sleep. I suggest only use as directed by the prescribing physician.
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If taken during the day,may cause drowsiness.
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I have found this medication usefull when I am having extreme stress,which causes me to not sleep well, and tightness in chest.
I do suggest,one not use it often,only as directed by your pdoc.
It can cause drowsiness, slight "brain fog".
Klonopin may be a better alternative if you need to have an anti-anxiety med. that can be used during the day,works great for potential anxiety attacks or present ones.
But for evening use, I'd rate Ativan,excellent.
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eskielover
Legendary Wise Elder
Registered: October 2004
Location: Kentucky, USA
Posts: 24736
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Thu September 14, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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PROS:
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effective in shot form to help with side effects
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I have found that when atavin has been given to me in IV or shot form for immediate treatment of a side effect or extreme anxiety attack that needs treated, it is very effective. However in pill form to take for anxiety, it is very ineffective.
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MyBestKids2
Elder
Registered: September 2006
Posts: 5677
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Wed September 13, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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encourages calm and peace
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CONS:
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makes me too "dopey"
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I really need this type of medication when I am highly agitated and unable to soothe myself. I try not to use as part of a daily regimen. It makes daily functioning very difficult.
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DizzyLizzy
Junior Member
Registered: August 2006
Location: New England
Posts: 13
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Mon September 11, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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I was on the same dose for nearly 8 years before it started to lose effectiveness
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Ativan was a great med for me. I used it to help fall asleep at night and as needed for a panic attack.
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lenjan
Grand Magnate
Managing Editor, PC
Registered: April 2004
Location: Milky Way galaxy
Posts: 4572
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Sat September 9, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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PROS:
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excessive sedation properties make it outstanding for trying to sleep
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CONS:
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I didn't find any!
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Loved Ativan! Works quickly to relieve anxiety and help put you to sleep. Sadly, it's a bad thing to have around when suicidal, so my pdoc took mine and never gave it back.
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alisandria
Veteran Member
Registered: August 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 303
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Fri September 8, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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PROS:
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Well, I didn't feel anxious.
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Very tired, hazed feeling.
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I think it would be good to use when having procedures done. Like a tooth pulled, or MRi or something. It really zonked me out, and I was on lowest dose. Alright for occassional use in those instances (for me anyway).
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LMo
Elder
Registered: January 2003
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 6224
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Fri June 23, 2006
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: $3.00| Rating: 5
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PROS:
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instant anxiety relief
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CONS:
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addictive, dangerous for unborn fetuses, makes me too drowsy
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I wasn't a huge fan of Ativan - knowing that it is both addictive and dangerous for unborn fetuses made me instantly cautious. The few times I did take it, it certainly worked to de-stress me, but it also made me so drowsy that I couldn't make good decisions. I took it 3 times and then threw the rest away. It wasn't worth the risk, but I suppose it would be good for someone who has more anxiety than I do.
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jennie
Poohbah
Registered: December 2002
Location: DC metro area
Posts: 1366
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Thu June 22, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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PROS:
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less impairment than others in drug class
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CONS:
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driving impairment and forgetfulness
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Helpful for learning to work through initial panic attacks. I'd happily resume this medication if I couldn't function. No need to suffer when ativan is there to help you through times of severe panic.
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Evangelista
Grand Member
Registered: February 2006
Location: \"die bunte Kuh\"
Posts: 973
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Tue June 13, 2006
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $3.00| Rating: 7
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PROS:
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takes the edge off of panic attacks
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CONS:
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none
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This medication has helped me with anxiety and panic attacks, plus it has fewer side effects than Valium.
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