Posted by invisibleman15010 on August 16, 2006, at 16:10:19
In reply to Re: ativan (lorazepam) dosages » nickguy, posted by Crazy Horse on August 14, 2006, at 11:39:15
I found Xanax and Ativan to be very effective, but not very long lasting and yes over time, as sometimes with others, I needed more. Last year when I was still on Ativan, it started to loose it's effect for me in about 2 hours, I was switched over to Klonopin. It seems to be a smoother, longer lasting ride, but it doesn't have the initial relief, almost like a drink that Xanax and Ativan has. I understand that benzos and alcohol effect the same part of the brain. So, they can be addictive and dangerous if abused. But, if you can use them as prescribed, they are immense help. They have been for me. I wish I would of known about them years past, as I struggled severely over business situations, presentations and other socail situations. I am seriously thinking about trying ECT as I have gone the just about all of the newer Antidepressants and my Psy. Dr. feels that it is very safe, though not a permanent solution. If I pursue with ECT, I will have to switch from the Klonopin to Xanax or Ativan, as Klonopin is also an anti seizure med. and the whole idea of ECT is to stimulate a mild brain seizure.
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