Just wondering how i should change my
dosage if im planning on drinking alcohol.
Is it at all safe to have a couple drinks
while taking ativan?
on another note. I'm taking 1.5 mg of
ativan a day, I take half a pill in the
morning, then in the afternoon then before
i go to bed.. One day I missed my morning
and afternoon pills and I started
experincing panic and anxiety really bad
after about 16 hours from taking my last
pill.. ive only been taking ativan for
about 1 month. is this normal withdrawl?
my doctor didnt give me any repeats for my
ativan so can I expect to feel severe
anxiety once i run out of pills? any input
wouuld be greatly appreciated. thanks
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GetBornAgain
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 3
Posted: 07-16-07 20:34pm
Seriously no one here has ever been
prescribed Ativan for Panic Attacks.
Generic brand called Lorazepam.. I need
some help here thanks.
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shamsnaw
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Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Location: British Cloumbia
Ativan And Alochol.... Posted: 08-07-07 02:38am
Hi. I've been on Ativan for about 2 months
for anxiety attacks. I take it on a as
needed basis, sometimes more often than
not. It works out of your system fairly
quickly. If you're taking 1.5 a day you
should be alright to have a drink or two,
but not more than that... as you know
alochol increases the side effects of
medications, so you'll probably be out and
sleep after your second drink anyway.
Check with your doctor first.
As for anxiety after running out of and
missing pills, I probably assume so. I
don't take it everyday. My doctors have
told me that it's is fairly addictive if
taken for long term, and its very easy to
become dependant on. Recently I went back
to my doctor because my dose wasn't
helping my attacks. He didn't want to up
the dose anymore because of its addictive
qualities. He ended up putting me on an
anti-depressant for my anxiety. I suggest
you go back and talk to you doctor about
what to do next.
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princess3835
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 1
Posted: 12-29-07 13:54pm
Hey, Im taking lorazepam for anxiety and
panic attacks as well. I wouldnt change
your dosage, follow what the doctor
prescribed, as for drinking, sure you can
drink just watch how much you drink, just
like the person said above alcohol
intensifies the effects. Maybe you should
go back and talk to the doctor, they say
your shouldnt completly stop your dosage,
rather slowly get off it. i would assume
that you will have anxiety after you
stopped,
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PghMom
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 36 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted: 12-29-07 14:28pm
Everyone reacts differently when taking
medications and drinking alcohol. When I
was on Ativan, if I drank even ONE drink,
I was out for 12 hours but I know others
who were not quite as affected as I.
Always use caution and remember that
everyone is different, just because it's
ok for someone else does not mean it's ok
for you or vice versa. As I'm sure you
already heard, Ativan can be addictive and
dangerous. Be careful and if your "party
going" make sure anyone you go with knows
what your on in case you have a reaction.
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Georgia59
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Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 5323 Location: Along the Mississippi, USA
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Posted: 01-01-08 12:50pm
Some medications have bad effects on your
liver if you take them while you drink.
However, I think a drink or two for New
Year's would be ok... if you're concerned,
ask your pharmacist or doc.
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