Is it bad to take Ativan?

[Kevin]

I've read through all the posts and have this question:

How bad is it to take Ativan (1mg) once per week at best?

I only take it when my anxiety gets really really bad. Honestly I think I wait too long to take it but I try to hold out until the last moment.

I've been prescribed Celexa (citalopram) also but have not started taking that. Any thoughts on that would be welcome as well.

[Lauren]

I'm new here.. i'm Lauren everybody :) If you are not prescribed I don't reccomend taking it. I take 2mg a day to help my anxiety (I have it bad, and it runs in my family) It was that or Xanex so I chose Ativan. It calms my anxiety and nervousness and prevents the panic attacks I would often get. It is fine to take if you're prescriped by the doctor & you actually need it. Not a drug you want to take if you don't need it, very addictive. Same with Xanex.. Just be careful if you do.

[chris]

has any one taken 15 2mg ativan a day

[Cokeman]

I agree. 10mg a day? That's just a perfect example of abuse. I highly doubt your doctor said to take 10mg a day. I'm taking 2-3 my a day just until my 100mg a day of zoloft kicks in. Then I'm weening off of the ativan. Probably 1-2mg a day, then less over a month

[Cokeman]

No I haven't taken that much ever. There's no reason to take that much

[Bribarian]

I took ativan with lexapro for panic attacks. The ativan was hard to get off cause it is heavily addicting. It's very relaxing if you're a person with anxiety issues.

[billy]

today my friend took to much ativan and was rushed to the emergency room. the doctors said it was a miracle that shes alive

[Aleks68]

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[SarahC]

I have been diagnosed with postpartu anxiety/insomnia. I have been taking Ativan for my anxiety/insomnia after the birth of my daughter in July. I take it 3x's a day at .5mg. It has helped tremedously. I am worried about addiction since that seems to be a big problem with Ativan from what I've read. I have been on it for 1 1/2 months and I have a follow up appt with my GP on Dec 1st. How long would you have to be taking it to become addicted?

[Johnny R]

I have been diagnosed with G.A.D, well have symptoms of panic, feeling disconnected, fatigued, can't relax, heart pounding, etc. My Doc just prescribed Ativan .5mg twice a day...have not tried it yet, afraid of its affects I guess. Any suggestions, opinions???

[GLORIA DARBY GRAND FORKS]

I agree, can be addictive. You have to be a strong person to monitor this yourself. I use Tai chi and other relaxation techniqes - which takes time management, something I had to learn.

tess wrote:

I take Klonopin off and on for anxiety and I have found it does wonders, the only problem is it cause fatigue and can be addictive. If you do not have an addictive personality, you should be fine.