This is the best doctor I’ve ever listened to. Look at the laundry list of evey med out there and he has a full breakdown - and it s all spot on correct. I wish he’d start uploading again. Dr. Landow 👍
That's a sad news...😢 He gave me stamina to correct my behavior,escape my lifelong addictions (in process,not done yet).... I am struggling now with light depression,craving for Heroin,my drug of choice & lifelong companion,I am mixing subutex (buprenorphine chlorydrate) with a daily dose of xanax (alprazolam0.5mg...). Self medication is not the solution,but since the covid event,I have lost the little confidence I had regarding Doctors in general .. So what choice did I have? At 70,I stay away from psychiatrists,first because I know many people who have been in treatment for years without any success,secondly because I had an exciting life without this kind of brain shrinking... Now,it's different ... Following a medical error,I am handicapped .I am broke.By chance,in this S.E. country,I can get Valium or Xanax over the counter & painkillers like tramal 100mg also,but these drugs are,on a long term,more dangerous than 98/% pure Heroin available in Laos for exemple... This long comment is just to remind you that we all have some burden in our life but not always the innerstrenght to succesfully cope with it. Sometimes,to write a comment like this one makes me a little bit calmer.Thank you to have read until here,and have a nice week!😊 .
Currently doing the same thing. On top of Ativan, I'm taking Imovane. The combination makes me feel like a zombie. BUT, hey its better than the alternative. Recovery is my number one before ANYTHING. Even my family. Only reason i say that, is because i know what happens when i but my recovery second. Good luck my friend. Look up my email attached to my channel if you ever need someone to talk too. I'm not saint but detox sucks.
I got Valium when I went to the ER after a 9 day binge during which I didn't eat anything. Went from feeling like dying to feeling normal in a matter of minutes.
Same here. My first hospital alcohol withdrawal they used chlordiazepoxide. First benzo. Valiums prototype. That was WILD. I Was on 100 mgs. Every 8hrs. I was a bottle a day drinker though. Ativan the second time and I prerferd it over the chlordiazepoxide. No crazy dreams. Either way though. Without benzos those withdrawals would have killed me. No doubt.
Thank you for your very thorough explanation. I have Bipolar 1 (rapid cycling). Lorazepam is one of the meds I take on a daily basis. I want to break free. My brain has depended on it for the past 20 years. Psychologically speaking, I want and need to kick my dependence. Originally, I was prescribed 4mg daily, took it for 13 years. Then, I began to taper, with the permission of my psychiatrist. He said I was the only patient he ever had who wanted to take this step. It was a struggle to endure the physical side effects of each decrease. Nine months later I made it down to 1mg and I thought I was in Hell. Won't go in to details there. My psychiatrist was there for me when I needed him. I went back to 2.5 mg and my tortured state of mind improved. Life resumed. Several years later I tried again, but could not make it past 2 mg. I am determined to try again, under the supervision of my psychiatrist. Any decrease I achieve will be a victory. As I turn 60, I give myself a second chance, to live this decade my life with less medication. I have been building a tool box of new skills, including CBT and counselling.
I would think he would swap you over to Valium (Diazepam) as it’s a much longer acting drug has a half life up to 200 hours or more. It’s a much much easier withdrawal. Please discuss this with him I hope I can help wishing you all the best
I use lorazepam probably 4 times a week, .5 mg. I’ve been on it for years now. Sometimes I don’t take it for a few weeks to a month without side effects. It helps me so much whenever I do need it. I am blessed My body takes it so well.
Just wait. Your body will get used to it, then it will no longer work. Then all the hell breaks out. Stop taking it. It's a horrendous withdrawal. It's not. If it will happen but when it will happen. Good luck.
Very good. Thank you. I only take one prescription drug (Dofetilide 500 Mcg x 2 per day for a-fib). My family practice practice doctor wants me to take Lorazapam because he noted that I was “jumpy”. I refused to take it because I’ve always been like this and I’m 70 years old. I have a nervous personality. This is who I am. I certainly do not need Lorazapam.
I work at a rehab & we are doing ketamine therapy in Colorado & also shrooms too . Way ahead of the times , rehab wise . Which I love . I’m 1000% for plant medicines. Super healing . Super beneficial for trauma , addiction , depression , anxiety . I fully support it .!! I take one Ativan to sleep & I sleep like a baby . I’m going to go up on it to 3 a day , as a therapeutic dose .
@@benfelpsDo you have a source on that or an assumption? I mean he’s looking right at the camera and his eyes aren’t moving side to side. After 4 years I know what reading a teleprompter looks like. Lol
I was in the ER 2-3 times a week for months for anxiety attack panic attacks and severe insomnia because of the jaw problems preventing me to go to sleep. The only that calmed me down enough to go to sleep was ativan. After 6 months Then this one fucking ER doc said he was going to stop giving me ativan cause he thinks I'm trying to get a fix. Probably put Drug seeker on my chart so other doctors wont help me Then my psychiatrist wouldn't not prescribe me ativan either. It sucked for about 8 months when finally my Psychiatrist realized it was my high dose of Bipolar medication was causing it. Buy I still have severe anxiety attacks but at least I can go to sleep now. But I wish I could get rid of thr anxiety attacks I get through the day.
@@Phar2Rekliss you get high off of Ativan? How much were you taking or what’s considered a high dose ? I have lupus & just started having other issues so my doctor gave me Ativan cause he thinks I’m imagining my symptoms I guess smh
@@Jupiterascend9 I wasn't getting high. The ER doctor believed I was trying to get a fix from it. They were only giving me 1mg tabs and you dont really get high from only 1mg you have to take like 5+mg or more. I never could take more than 1. Thry would only give me 1 and then send me home. After about 10 times going again Yes finally one of the ER doctors gave me 10 of them to take home. And I followed the prescription of only taking 1 1mg tab at a time and it helped me for 9 nights not having to go to ER. I still have the last one saved for a bad Nigh if it happens again so I haven't taken it yet so glad I have that 1 left. I never took more than 1mg. Al though yes the thought of taking 2 was on my mind a few nights cuase it felt like 1mg wa actually not enough but I didn't try. That ER doctor is a bitch. everytime I see him he thinks now I'm drug seeking. cuase I just went to the ER in another city and somehow this same doctor moved over 2 cities to that ER and i went for a bad infection in my toe from ingrown toenail and he said so it's you again you come to the ER way to much. And thrn he didn't even help my pain he only gave me antibiotics and told me I had to go to a podiatrist on a Saturday morning so I had to wait till Tuesday to get it operated on. He wouldn't even give me a pain med or painshot in the ER. He also had me waiting for 6 hours to see him.
@@Phar2Rekliss I just didn’t know Ativan can get you high it makes me very sleepy I take .5 a day just started yesterday..Sounds like you need a primary care doctor you should build a relationship with. Stop going to those fcked up Ers most of them don’t care about us when you keep going to the hospital they start judging you..Find a good Primary doctor and stick with them. I’ve been with mines for 7 years and basically anything I ask him for he gives to me if I have concerns etc feel better soon
@ Cataleya V. I was prescribed Ativan again and now It’s not helping me because they changed the manufacture brand to Teva…which brand do you use???Ativan use to work so well for me before they changed the brand..
The Ativan or lorazepam should be no problem to fill I use it because I'm an alcoholic and it prevents seizures Tremors and shaking I'm only on 1 gr a day day
How do I go about telling my doctor I need to raise the script on my Ativan it's not working till it's full of facts I'm getting off of it makes me scared I'll be ill
@@jessicatintori2978 you can’t he will think you’re an addict specially if you were using it for alc withdrawal not good …I’m sure you’re a full blown Ativan addict. Switch to klonopin
If you suffer from transient insomnia, stress, or anxiety, this is an excellent drug to have as a back up. I've been taking it for years on an as need basis, but I can do without it as well. It gives me an extra two hours of sleep during stressful times, something that can make or break how you function the next day at work. Treat it with respect and you'll be fine. If Lorazepam still causes sedation after taking it intermittently for years you most likely have not developed tolerance or dependence. Sedation is a Lorazepam side effect that wears off when taken often.
@@crystalswings8916 You'll be fine. Take it before you're anticipating a stressful event or insomnia, Don't take it at the last minute when you're already stressed out.
I just got prescribed today for sleep. He gave me 1mg. I only want to take when needed. I'm 4 months sober from alcohol and I was a bad drunk. I just want to reset my sleep schedule. Should I take 1mg or try .5?
I have been on and off this drug for many years since 1978 ( more off than on ) used sparingly it works wonders when I get anxious which is not that often, I have the greatest respect for this drug as I know just how addictive it can be,
It's because the DEA keeps such a close eye on doctors that prescribe benzos and pain meds now after 2016, they're afraid that they'll loose their license or go to jail, but at the same time, since people can't get their hands on these meds anymore they are resorting to illegal narcotics like heroin laced with fentanol and overdosing. I'm not for anyone being addicted to these pills, but if things were left the way they were then there would be so many people alive today.
I've been on it for yrs. It's saved my life. Its a constant battle as my Dr keeps trying to switch. I don't do well on other drugs. They make me feel sick. But yet they wonder why you're stressed about the constant wanting to take me off it. Ridiculous. I've never had one bad side effect. Yall are paid by us to treat us. Not constantly be fighting us to go off meds that help us
Amen to that! Why don't doctors use some common sense and consider patients as individuals. I take Ativan for acute muscle spasms. It doesn't make me sleepy but it relieves a problem which wakes me up in agony.
Maybe educate yourself further, ever ask why he or she is trying to switch you? Doctors have been making a potentially fatel mistake since the release of Valium in 1963 of overly prescribing benzodiazepines to patients for any number of issues for longer then recommended durations. These drugs are suppose T be used for emergencies online not therapeutic dosage for extended durations. Ask your pharmacist, 2-4 weeks max because of the harm they cause to the CNS/PNS. It blows my mind how ignorant people can be... It's a drug lol, you don't think a drug which messes with a person's homeostasis and CNS/PNS comes at a cause? Especially one that effects your GabaA, Glutamate receptors and CNS/PNS? You don't have a symptom yet... Keep that in mind, according to the FDA who published a black box warning on Sept 23/2020 (you can google this), over 72% of those who took these as prescribed either regularly or as needed will have terrible symptoms and that's just the percentage that they know about. 10-15% will have protracted withdrawal lasting up to four years. If you think your safe because you won't withdrawal from the medication think again, Benzos is one of few medications which produces a effect called "tolerance withdrawal" where it doesn't matter how much of the drug you take now, your body is simply tapped out and can't use it... This causes a back fire withdrawal. So even if you're taking the medication you still go through withdrawal. Then there's rebound anxiety and cause and effect. Where your anxiety seems worse so you feel like now you need the medication or the medication is stopping the anxiety but in reality the benzos have started to dim your GabaA natural ability to stop anxiety on its own which is why it may feel like anxiety has gotten so much worse. You are already experiencing on of its sinister effects, paradoxical effects where you feel like other medications make you worse or produce the opposite effect. Instead of claiming that doctors work for you or that your doctor is doing you wrong... You need to ask him or her for a exist plan so that when the time comes you have a taper plan you can use to get off. The problem is that most doctors aren't trained to recognize withdrawal symptoms from benzos. They can produce hundreds, Heather Ashton doctors 90 symptoms but patients have had hundreds that don't match up or make sense. And rehabs are useless because this isn't a addiction issue this is a dependency issue. Not the same thing. I'll pray for you, the stand taper can take 9-18 months followed by your CNS needing to recover which can take another few years. You're doctor is trying to switch you because doctors are becoming liable for having you on a drug that's meant for 2-4 weeks max. Good lucm
I take .5 or half of one when I feel auras my epilepsy n eye migraines r so evil please pray for me. I definitely don’t see myself not needing them chronically around
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ive been on it for about 12 years since 2008 and it really takes away bad thoughts and takes away the night mares i think the night mares i have might be just my nightmares in general like a bad dream or side effects of caffine lorazapam takes all your wories away you feel like superman when you wakeup and you can tell when it wares off in your sleep because you will start dreaming again its like a soda fix
I think I will throw my prescription away. Thank you. I was given a prescription for Ativan 1 mg on yesterday because of heart palpitations. After all heart test and my heart blood test came back perfect, I was diagnosed with anxiety. And given this prescription.
Ironically, I only take it when seeing the doctor because I have this irrational fear that he is going to find something terribly wrong with me. Unfortunately, this fear spikes my blood pressure in his office which is normal when checked at home. So I take 1 mg prior to the visit. Helps a lot.
this med was great they gave this to me at the hospice and sometimes they will give me an injection of it at the hospital, my brother is on it i wish i could just get my hands on it but hey I will make do
I was prescribed this medication to take as needed for panic attacks. I was on clonazepam for a few months years ago and remember it was absolute HELL coming off of it. I'm now scared to even take this med once a week! I don't want to risk getting dependent. Would it cause withdrawal to use this med even once a week?
I have repeating epileptic grand mal seizures I was on nitrazipam for the epilepsy for a good many years without much issue but afters hospital visit due to missing a couple of doses of the nitrazipam and due to the condition. Progressing to one fit per seizure to 3 to 4 or 8 one day and now I'm on 2mg of lorazipam and I've been on valium nitrazipam and clonazipam in hospital post fits and seeing as I can't function on normal epilepsy meds. Benzos were discovered to be perfect at age 16 I'm in my 30s now and I'm not sure why but out of all the meds I've been on these ativan as you call them really leave me clear headed and I feel like I haven't even taken anything I took 3mg because I thought they wernt strong I slept like a log for 6 hours these lorazipam are way stronger than even diazipam but at 2mg as a preventative epileptic med I can safely say the Dr's have finally got me on a medication I can function on just 9 more months and I can get my diving started and being epileptic I always thought ths never happening so God bless whoever invented lorazipam and gave me my life back tbh I honestly thought clonazipam was ativan that's what they give me iv after loads of fits clonazipam is great u feel like a marshmallow lol
That was Klonopin (clonazepam, generic). He was put into a coma in ... Russia? To escape the consequences of his dependence. Most people can't afford such a radical solution. But that gives you an idea how serious benzo dependence can be. He wasn't even abusing the medication in the way that many addicts do.
Yes I was prescribed Ativan 14 years I’m now tapering off this evil medication it stops working after a while and makes the original anxiety you had 10000000 times worse / it should only be used for four weeks or less no doctor told me that now I’m just one of millions of big pharmaceuticals victims
@@katrinamenzies9398 People use the drug wrong I've used for years and years and am fine it's a great drug if used responsibly and that means less is better. Don't build up a tolerance and find the min dose that works. And skip as many days as possible my dose is .25mg it's the golden zone for me
Thank you this is one of the medications which has helped my C-PTSD and chronic anxiety I also switch between hypnodorm and Ativan to treat insomnia it helps with the night terrors.
So it can cause issues with a person’s gate/walk and balance? I have a client on 6mg a day and his gate is not great. He walks very slowly and his balance is not good and he’s only 20 years old.
This was working great for me for about four weeks, then suddenly my dose made me hallucinate and go numb all over. I had to stop use, luckily my withdrawal was minor and lasted about four days. I would stare off into space and I was very emotional, especially depressed. I only took 0.5mg every other night, sometimes every night. It was the only thing that stopped the panic attacks and let me sleep. I've taken this PRN before as well and never had this reaction. Not sure what happened, but just followed doctor's instructions.
Im in cronic pain ciming off klonipon my meort is horrble and i cant leave my house and the pain is horrible i feel like 8 have ms or simething this is not good
Ishida a good med forcseep i am 67 I don't want to keep fighting insomis rest of my life so no take no sleep take sleep problemably. For of life ...what ya think
My psychiatrist/neurologist says Xanax works really fast but wears off quicker but on a panic attack you need it to work, whereas something like klonopin is slower to work but works longer if that makes sense.
Long-term use has caused problems....depth perception, memory impairment and my ability to process what has been said to me. Also, it takes me longer to formulate an answer. It has affected the way I interact with people out in public, because I am embarrassed by these problems.
I'm a green smoker and I got lorazepam prolepha 1mg for my anxiety disorder, but I do want to smoke a doobie once in a while.... Is it safe for me to micro dose (under 0.25g) weed besides lorazepam.
I take 5 mg of lorazepam a day and was a green smoker way before I took any benzo.Today I smoke about half a gram a day. I'd say the only thing that's unsafe about it is getting used to the combination (which feels "good" on a recreational level) and becoming irritable and sad when you're missing the green or completely out of your mind when you're missing the lorazepam. On the lorazepam though, I smoke less than I would if I didn't take anything at all (or if I took a different benzo), not only because of the CNS depression, there's something about the anxiolytic/euphoric effect that is complementary to that of cannabis in a weird effective way. Every benzo kinda does that but I feel lorazepam and clonazepam are the best. That's just my personal experience, hope it answered your question.
Depends if you need long acting or short acting. Alprazolam works almost instantly but has a short half life. Lorazepam takes longer to kick in but lasts longer
@MAD MAX GAMING talk with your dr. I've been on benzos for 20 years so they just keep me on them. I'm a mess without. I'd say xanax (alprazolam) is the hardest to go without.
@MAD MAX GAMING I'm on a pretty high dose though. Talk to your dr about getting on a low dose, let them know that withdrawal scares you and they will wean as needed
@@gordonsingsforcowell-cowel1889 at a high dose you're still heavy and benzo'd out the next day .. I don't think it's used much anymore. Also has a side effect of olfactory hallucinations, or tasting metal in your mouth
@gordonsingsforcowell-cowel1889 phenazapam has about a 3 day half life but is a rc benzo and i think prescription in russia im not encouraging people its dangerous I have been on benzos my whole life its somthing to be respected but i don't encourage using research chems
My boyfriend was given 0.5 mg x 2 a day Lorazepam for seziures & traumatic brain injury combined with Zonisamide 100 mg x 2 a day. Before taking these he had seziures, insomnia, violent rage & psycosis. After he was sweet, calm, functioning, no seziures, sleeping. His MD discontinued the Lorazepam after 5 mths & first day he was irritable, next few days he became angry, highly sexual, rage & threatened to kill me with a knife.
Of all the people I know that are prescribed benzodiazepines, none of them are prescribed lorazepam. In fact 90% of them are clonezepam. There are a few people that are prescribed diazepam, and very few people are prescribed alprazolam.
Dr. When I would take about 4mg of lorazepam I would sometimes hallucinate that someone I knew was with me. I’d turn my head to talk to my friend whom I thought was there and nobody would be there. Anyone else experienced this? Yes I was trying to get high
I asked a Dr for my lorazepam refill but he gave me trazodone instead. The Dr. argued with me for over an hour and insisted that trazodone is safer than Lorazepam.
Yeah, your doc cares about you, but trasodone also can cause sexual problems, mirtazapine for example i know it could cause anorgasmia. Ask you doc for these side effects
Thank you for the information doctor I found as a person who takes Ativan for anxiety you are dead on I do find that the way the generic out of Van releases to not be helpful it I notice only the brand name seems to work very well in anxiety
I have been 2mg of lorazepam for 6 years, and I am having severe side affect, like difficult in working, nausea, sexual dysfunction. Confusion. Now I am confused, don't know how to stop it.
I was put on Lorazepam back in June when my brother died from Covid. I was so distraught over him passing away, I couldn't get control of my emotions. So the Dr put me on 1mg of Lorazepam. I am trying to taper myself off. I take a half in the morning and half a pill at night. But there have been 2 times in the mornings I took lorazepam later than usual in morning, and my heart took off racing out of control then my blood pressure spikes. So I went to ER both times because of that feeling!! Felt like I was running track but not doing anything except sitting. It really has me concerned on how to get off of this prescription.?? Will I need to cut down to 0.25 mg? And how long will that take for it to finally get out of my system?? I'm really tired of being on it. I want to feel normal again. I do take Synthroid, estradiol, and brand Toprol XL 100mg in morning and Nifedipine 30 mg at night for my blood pressure. Too much medication becomes like vegetable soup. I wanna get off Lorazepam first!! Help me out.. Thnku
Be more consistent with your schedule, and take it slowly. If you're having withdrawals already, then it's no use to try and push yourself off it in too small of a time.
You've been through horrible trauma. If 1mg of Lorazapam helps you through this difficult time, don't be in a rush to stop. Talking to a trained person in the grieving process would probably help too.
@@gordonsingsforcowell-cowel1889 stupid she first needs Right medication and continuing those pills taking for few years. It takes time to cure completely. Needs patience.
@@gordonsingsforcowell-cowel1889 stupid she first needs Right medication and continuing those pills taking for few years. It takes time to cure completely. Needs patience.
@@aquarius113 Strictly avoid benzos or lorazepam as they are addictive with side effects. Moods will fluctuate. Be determined to taper them gradually or reduce such medications to the lowest mg. SSRI of a low mg are better but they take a few days to act but they can be taken for a life time. . Reduce anxiety yourself. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. For a relaxed mind observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 10-15-20 minutes or more. You can sit or lay down anywhere-anytime. No deep breathing. Don’t fight your thoughts. With practice the mind will relax. Keep a reminder to observe your breath sensations throughout the day and night before sleep, at work, at home, when travelling etc with eyes open or closed. One more tip is to sit on a chair without moving, be still and observe your breath for a few minutes. Stillness reduces thoughts and brings quick relief. Like me make this a lifetime habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.
@@jonharry6293 Strictly avoid benzos or lorazepam as they are addictive with side effects if taken daily. Moods will fluctuate. Be determined to taper them gradually or reduce such medications to the lowest mg. SSRI of a low mg are better but they take a few days to act but they can be taken for a life time. . Reduce anxiety yourself. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. For a relaxed mind observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 10-15-20 minutes or more. You can sit or lay down anywhere-anytime. No deep breathing. Don’t fight your thoughts. With practice the mind will relax. Keep a reminder to observe your breath sensations throughout the day and night before sleep, at work, at home, when travelling etc with eyes open or closed. One more tip is to sit on a chair without moving, be still and observe your breath for a few minutes. Stillness reduces thoughts and brings quick relief. Like me make this a lifetime habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.
@@marichristian1072 hoy long. Were you on and how high a dose I use for insomnia and 1st month had to get to 4 mg to work...doctor wants to know if I want to stay on this....thaughts
Thats the same situation I an in takes 4 mg what did you decide did you have to ween off or just stop What alternative he offer...I thaught he said this med loses it effectiveness after awhile what you think how long been on it .I am have second tbanghts what you thenk
He's making it seem like if you don't have any underlying conditions lorazepam is safe, it's not. be careful If you need to use lorazepam for more than a week just a high chance that you might develop serious conditions like #akathisia
SSRI's are not any better. Everyones on this SSRI kick thinking there safer. There not! I'm on Klonopin 1mg been on it for 10 months & it's changed my life no more panic attacks or anxiety.
@@seeburgman8565 I'm guessing your in America. They tend to give benzos out like candy over there. It will make you feel great, back to your old self and able to face lifes challenges. The question is just for how long, before its effects start wearing off and then you may need more and more because the body quickly gets used to it. The problems arise when you try to stop because the gaba is now reliant on benzos. British doctors dont like giving it for more than a cpl of weeks at the most. Your right about SSRI s and other similar though, they can have bad effects also. Best wishes.
@@cjengland1724 Thank you for your friendly reply. Yes I'm in the states. I heard long acting Barbituates work good for severe anxiety but gotta be more care full on those. I don't wish anxiety on any one. Take good care.
@@poorchristopher15 Trazadone is a old SSRI & from what I heard not very effective. I stay off SSRI's I've had 2 people that I know that was on them & both killed them selfs both of them was in there early 40's known them for 15 yrs it wasn't until they was on SSRI's for after a short while is when they started having these thoughts. one died in 2005 the other in 2014 plus SSRI's often times will give you sexual side effects & weight gain & most of them are hell to get off of. Sad thing is people think there perfectly safe & the racket of these drugs NEEDS to stop!!!! Just my opinion. As a patient you have the right to refuse these medications. I would be firm & tell them you wish to see another doctor. Often time you need a full evaluation in order to get benzos these days just depends on your doctor. Good luck.
Puddifoots Omg Im so sorry to hear that! My son just got discharged from the hospital yesterday after 2 months hospitalization but he’s not doing well I just found out that they have been giving him Ativan 2 mgs everyday in the day time the past 12-13 days it was given other times at night sometimes! He was crying and so anxious and restless with 2 mgs! He takes other medicines at night too.. Im thinking about not giving him the Ativan today and just give Benadryl for relaxation when he wakes up,,not sure what’s gonna happen 😖 In April he was taking Ativan for Akathisia the whole month and then they stopped on him suddenly Now I just found out about the past few days It’s supposed to be a prn but its been given for 12 days in a row.. Hospital is hiding something!! I hope you feel better soon..
This guy is awesome! I love the knowledge and content of information shared. I've been taking Xanax for over 30 years and very recently was switched to clonazepam and ended up having an "allergic" type reaction. I'm now on Ativan 4mg daily which I think is going ok so far. Ultimately I was working on a very slow weaning process from Xanax and was at 2 mg when I was switched and that switch created a level of panic/anxiety that I haven't had since I first started having these issues. Once I feel more stable with this, I plan to continue to wean off simply because I'm tired of doctors switching things up with zero regard to the effect it has on their patient. Big Pharma and the rest will eventually be regretting their decision to screw people over because they want to make an extra trillion dollars. It's done far more harm than good regarding the switching of meds. Fingers crossed this will do the trick for the time being.
How are being prescribed Xanax and ativan? I can't even get Xanax or ativan either. I get severe panic attacks and insomnia from the panic attacks and they won't let me get it.
@@Phar2Rekliss I'm only being prescribed ativan at this point, I was prescribed 3 mg of xanax up until December 2021 but was only taking 2-2.5 mg. By the time the doctor changed me to clonazapam I had saved up enough to last me for 4 months. So NOW it's only ativan 4 mg daily. =)
@@aquarius113 I WAS taking 2-2.5 daily and currently am only on 4 mg of ativan. I did have some pretty bad withdraws that lasted about a week. Shaking, sweaty, pure panic really.
Is he really a doctor? The drug family is called Benzodiazepines, not Benzodiazepam. Lorazepam is an anxiolytic minor tranquilizer often known by it's trade name Ativan. It is not a sedative hypnotic like Flurazepam or a muscle relaxant like Diazepam (Valium). I am glad he's not my doctor.
Ativan is generally Safe ! I use it on the low dose use and it has helped me tremendously. Talk with your doctor if your thinking you need this med be smart and use common sense with your health :-)
Not safe at all if you use it for longer time. It causes dependence, needing higher doses the longer you use it and addiction in which you suffer serious withdrawal symptoms if you try to stop taking the med
@@gordonsingsforcowell-cowel1889 it for anxiety i have PTSD / GAD / SEVERE ANXIETY / BI-POLAR / SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER /LEARNING DISABILITY seroqule is a life saver been on it for 26 years at 400mg most ppl cant handle seroqule. Again im not doctor talk with your Doctor
2mg a day in two doses of 1mg works fine for me. Can't get a script because I'm on methadone and they are scared of the respiratory depressant effects. So I pay on the street and can't get take-homes cause my piss is always dirty. My Zoloft does nothing for me.
Zoloft made me feel sick and psycho/panicky and could not slerp. Seen there other people react manically on it , I know it helps some. Worst ssri I ever had.
This is the best doctor I’ve ever listened to.
Look at the laundry list of evey med out there and he has a full breakdown - and it s all spot on correct.
I wish he’d start uploading again.
Dr. Landow 👍
He died
@@SpiritualShamann May he rest in peace. He certainly earned it.
This guy was walking medical encyclopedia. Very knowledgeable doctor.
He passed away at age 73, on March 11, 2022.
😢
May he rest in peace 💐
Aww I’m sad to hear that. He was a treasure trove of info. If he’d have been local I would’ve wanted him to be my dr.
That's a sad news...😢
He gave me stamina to correct my behavior,escape my lifelong addictions (in process,not done yet)....
I am struggling now with light depression,craving for Heroin,my drug of choice & lifelong companion,I am mixing subutex (buprenorphine chlorydrate) with a daily dose of xanax (alprazolam0.5mg...).
Self medication is not the solution,but since the covid event,I have lost the little confidence I had regarding Doctors in general ..
So what choice did I have?
At 70,I stay away from psychiatrists,first because I know many people who have been in treatment for years without any success,secondly because I had an exciting life without this kind of brain shrinking...
Now,it's different ...
Following a medical error,I am handicapped .I am broke.By chance,in this S.E. country,I can get Valium or Xanax over the counter & painkillers like tramal 100mg also,but these drugs are,on a long term,more dangerous than 98/% pure Heroin available in Laos for exemple...
This long comment is just to remind you that we all have some burden in our life but not always the innerstrenght to succesfully cope with it.
Sometimes,to write a comment like this one makes me a little bit calmer.Thank you to have read until here,and have a nice week!😊 .
What did he die from?
Ativan saved my life when I was going through alcohol withdrawl.
Currently doing the same thing. On top of Ativan, I'm taking Imovane. The combination makes me feel like a zombie. BUT, hey its better than the alternative.
Recovery is my number one before ANYTHING. Even my family. Only reason i say that, is because i know what happens when i but my recovery second.
Good luck my friend. Look up my email attached to my channel if you ever need someone to talk too. I'm not saint but detox sucks.
ANYONE quitting hardcore drinking needs to seek medical attention if they want to quit. never stop alcohol cold turkey.
I got Valium when I went to the ER after a 9 day binge during which I didn't eat anything. Went from feeling like dying to feeling normal in a matter of minutes.
How Long did you take this medicine.....and what dose ?
Same here. My first hospital alcohol withdrawal they used chlordiazepoxide. First benzo. Valiums prototype. That was WILD. I Was on 100 mgs. Every 8hrs. I was a bottle a day drinker though. Ativan the second time and I prerferd it over the chlordiazepoxide. No crazy dreams. Either way though. Without benzos those withdrawals would have killed me. No doubt.
Thank you for your very thorough explanation. I have Bipolar 1 (rapid cycling). Lorazepam is one of the meds I take on a daily basis. I want to break free. My brain has depended on it for the past 20 years. Psychologically speaking, I want and need to kick my dependence. Originally, I was prescribed 4mg daily, took it for 13 years. Then, I began to taper, with the permission of my psychiatrist. He said I was the only patient he ever had who wanted to take this step. It was a struggle to endure the physical side effects of each decrease. Nine months later I made it down to 1mg and I thought I was in Hell. Won't go in to details there. My psychiatrist was there for me when I needed him. I went back to 2.5 mg and my tortured state of mind improved. Life resumed. Several years later I tried again, but could not make it past 2 mg. I am determined to try again, under the supervision of my psychiatrist. Any decrease I achieve will be a victory. As I turn 60, I give myself a second chance, to live this decade my life with less medication. I have been building a tool box of new skills, including CBT and counselling.
Hi there. How is your taper doing now days?
Is 2 1/2 mg the highest you ever went in 20 years? You never grew tolerance?
Why did you want to come off of it if it was helping you?
@@fonzarellyplay370she said she started on 4 mg daily
I would think he would swap you over to Valium (Diazepam) as it’s a much longer acting drug has a half life up to 200 hours or more. It’s a much much easier withdrawal. Please discuss this with him
I hope I can help wishing you all the best
Uk Paramedic here, great little gem of a video you have put together 👍
Thanks 👍
I took 2 mg and had a very nice sleep yesterday.
I use lorazepam probably 4 times a week, .5 mg. I’ve been on it for years now. Sometimes I don’t take it for a few weeks to a month without side effects. It helps me so much whenever I do need it. I am blessed My body takes it so well.
Your an chemical addict
Just wait. Your body will get used to it, then it will no longer work. Then all the hell breaks out. Stop taking it. It's a horrendous withdrawal. It's not. If it will happen but when it will happen. Good luck.
Well done do not suffer my psych is one of the best in the UK and would back up your treatment 👍
Ugh. Guess what? Your body will get used to it. It's called tolerance. Then it's all hell from there
@@cjw8817 rubbish not at such a low dose, used when needed they are completely safe.
Atavin works with little or no side effects, used for 14 years for sleep and I am most thankful for it.
Very good. Thank you.
I only take one prescription drug (Dofetilide 500 Mcg x 2 per day for a-fib). My family practice practice doctor wants me to take Lorazapam because he noted that I was “jumpy”. I refused to take it because I’ve always been like this and I’m 70 years old. I have a nervous personality. This is who I am. I certainly do not need Lorazapam.
Given the recent change of views in the pharmacology research community I think a segment on Ketamine would be very insightful
I work at a rehab & we are doing ketamine therapy in Colorado & also shrooms too . Way ahead of the times , rehab wise . Which I love . I’m 1000% for plant medicines. Super healing . Super beneficial for trauma , addiction , depression , anxiety . I fully support it .!!
I take one Ativan to sleep & I sleep like a baby . I’m going to go up on it to 3 a day , as a therapeutic dose .
@@cotichasemay I know why you take benzo while you have access to ketamine and shrooms?
This Man is a Human Pharmaceutical Encyclopedia. God Bless
that’s because he’s reading the literal wikipedia page
Yeah a lot of doctors you have to chase out the door but he is answering all the questions the doctors running out the door didn’t answer 😂
@@benfelpsDo you have a source on that or an assumption? I mean he’s looking right at the camera and his eyes aren’t moving side to side. After 4 years I know what reading a teleprompter looks like. Lol
I've recently started taking lorazapam due to visiting the ER 4 timea in the span of 2 months. It's been working quite well so far.
I was in the ER 2-3 times a week for months for anxiety attack panic attacks and severe insomnia because of the jaw problems preventing me to go to sleep. The only that calmed me down enough to go to sleep was ativan. After 6 months Then this one fucking ER doc said he was going to stop giving me ativan cause he thinks I'm trying to get a fix. Probably put Drug seeker on my chart so other doctors wont help me Then my psychiatrist wouldn't not prescribe me ativan either. It sucked for about 8 months when finally my Psychiatrist realized it was my high dose of Bipolar medication was causing it. Buy I still have severe anxiety attacks but at least I can go to sleep now. But I wish I could get rid of thr anxiety attacks I get through the day.
@@Phar2Rekliss you get high off of Ativan? How much were you taking or what’s considered a high dose ? I have lupus & just started having other issues so my doctor gave me Ativan cause he thinks I’m imagining my symptoms I guess smh
@@Jupiterascend9 I wasn't getting high. The ER doctor believed I was trying to get a fix from it. They were only giving me 1mg tabs and you dont really get high from only 1mg you have to take like 5+mg or more. I never could take more than 1. Thry would only give me 1 and then send me home. After about 10 times going again Yes finally one of the ER doctors gave me 10 of them to take home. And I followed the prescription of only taking 1 1mg tab at a time and it helped me for 9 nights not having to go to ER. I still have the last one saved for a bad Nigh if it happens again so I haven't taken it yet so glad I have that 1 left. I never took more than 1mg. Al though yes the thought of taking 2 was on my mind a few nights cuase it felt like 1mg wa actually not enough but I didn't try. That ER doctor is a bitch. everytime I see him he thinks now I'm drug seeking. cuase I just went to the ER in another city and somehow this same doctor moved over 2 cities to that ER and i went for a bad infection in my toe from ingrown toenail and he said so it's you again you come to the ER way to much. And thrn he didn't even help my pain he only gave me antibiotics and told me I had to go to a podiatrist on a Saturday morning so I had to wait till Tuesday to get it operated on. He wouldn't even give me a pain med or painshot in the ER. He also had me waiting for 6 hours to see him.
@@Phar2Rekliss I just didn’t know Ativan can get you high it makes me very sleepy I take .5 a day just started yesterday..Sounds like you need a primary care doctor you should build a relationship with. Stop going to those fcked up Ers most of them don’t care about us when you keep going to the hospital they start judging you..Find a good Primary doctor and stick with them. I’ve been with mines for 7 years and basically anything I ask him for he gives to me if I have concerns etc feel better soon
@ Cataleya V.
I was prescribed Ativan again and now It’s not helping me because they changed the manufacture brand to Teva…which brand do you use???Ativan use to work so well for me before they changed the brand..
Ativan saved my life many times when I was having terrible seizures when I was trying to quit drinking
I'm very thankful Ativan saved my life and also being intubated with pneumonia I got real lucky to have survived
The Ativan or lorazepam should be no problem to fill I use it because I'm an alcoholic and it prevents seizures Tremors and shaking I'm only on 1 gr a day day
How do I go about telling my doctor I need to raise the script on my Ativan it's not working till it's full of facts I'm getting off of it makes me scared I'll be ill
@@jessicatintori2978 you can’t he will think you’re an addict specially if you were using it for alc withdrawal not good …I’m sure you’re a full blown Ativan addict. Switch to klonopin
If you suffer from transient insomnia, stress, or anxiety, this is an excellent drug to have as a back up. I've been taking it for years on an as need basis, but I can do without it as well. It gives me an extra two hours of sleep during stressful times, something that can make or break how you function the next day at work. Treat it with respect and you'll be fine. If Lorazepam still causes sedation after taking it intermittently for years you most likely have not developed tolerance or dependence. Sedation is a Lorazepam side effect that wears off when taken often.
it will cause problems with libido
🧐 u make me smile. I'm new to this medication I can't wait to see myself again 👍
@@crystalswings8916 You'll be fine. Take it before you're anticipating a stressful event or insomnia, Don't take it at the last minute when you're already stressed out.
I just got prescribed today for sleep. He gave me 1mg. I only want to take when needed. I'm 4 months sober from alcohol and I was a bad drunk. I just want to reset my sleep schedule. Should I take 1mg or try .5?
@relentless living start low, go slow
I have been on and off this drug for many years since 1978 ( more off than on ) used sparingly it works wonders when I get anxious which is not that often, I have the greatest respect for this drug as I know just how addictive it can be,
Do you have insomnia??plz reply does it works for insomnia??m😢
Yes it works very well on insomnia, but best used only as last resort.@@Chemist77
I only use lorazepam for extreme medical procedures. It definitely makes me a better patient.
I take benzos when I go to the dentist lol
did u still on ativan?
@@aquarius113 Only for extreme medical procedures. It doesn't happen all that often these days, only couple times a year.
I wish I understood why Docs are so afraid to give people this med nowadays. It helps so much but nobody wants to prescribe it now. 🥺
Because the withdrawal is a nightmare
Probably because they have to fill in lots of official forms for scheduled drugs.
@@marichristian1072 no only their dea number every doctor has a special #
Because junkies abuse the drug and the system.
It's because the DEA keeps such a close eye on doctors that prescribe benzos and pain meds now after 2016, they're afraid that they'll loose their license or go to jail, but at the same time, since people can't get their hands on these meds anymore they are resorting to illegal narcotics like heroin laced with fentanol and overdosing. I'm not for anyone being addicted to these pills, but if things were left the way they were then there would be so many people alive today.
I've been on it for yrs. It's saved my life. Its a constant battle as my Dr keeps trying to switch. I don't do well on other drugs. They make me feel sick. But yet they wonder why you're stressed about the constant wanting to take me off it. Ridiculous. I've never had one bad side effect. Yall are paid by us to treat us. Not constantly be fighting us to go off meds that help us
Amen to that! Why don't doctors use some common sense and consider patients as individuals. I take Ativan for acute muscle spasms. It doesn't make me sleepy but it relieves a problem which wakes me up in agony.
@@marichristian1072 I had a discussion w my doctor and she has weighed the benefits and kept me on it..Sometimes it's lack of communication..♡
Same situation, it’s so panic inducing when they try to switch and I’m super sensitive, ugh
Great video!
Does this medication cause withdrawl after being on it for a prolonged period?
Is it a good med for long term insomnia?
God Bless!!
Maybe educate yourself further, ever ask why he or she is trying to switch you? Doctors have been making a potentially fatel mistake since the release of Valium in 1963 of overly prescribing benzodiazepines to patients for any number of issues for longer then recommended durations. These drugs are suppose T be used for emergencies online not therapeutic dosage for extended durations. Ask your pharmacist, 2-4 weeks max because of the harm they cause to the CNS/PNS. It blows my mind how ignorant people can be... It's a drug lol, you don't think a drug which messes with a person's homeostasis and CNS/PNS comes at a cause? Especially one that effects your GabaA, Glutamate receptors and CNS/PNS? You don't have a symptom yet... Keep that in mind, according to the FDA who published a black box warning on Sept 23/2020 (you can google this), over 72% of those who took these as prescribed either regularly or as needed will have terrible symptoms and that's just the percentage that they know about. 10-15% will have protracted withdrawal lasting up to four years. If you think your safe because you won't withdrawal from the medication think again, Benzos is one of few medications which produces a effect called "tolerance withdrawal" where it doesn't matter how much of the drug you take now, your body is simply tapped out and can't use it... This causes a back fire withdrawal. So even if you're taking the medication you still go through withdrawal. Then there's rebound anxiety and cause and effect. Where your anxiety seems worse so you feel like now you need the medication or the medication is stopping the anxiety but in reality the benzos have started to dim your GabaA natural ability to stop anxiety on its own which is why it may feel like anxiety has gotten so much worse.
You are already experiencing on of its sinister effects, paradoxical effects where you feel like other medications make you worse or produce the opposite effect.
Instead of claiming that doctors work for you or that your doctor is doing you wrong... You need to ask him or her for a exist plan so that when the time comes you have a taper plan you can use to get off. The problem is that most doctors aren't trained to recognize withdrawal symptoms from benzos. They can produce hundreds, Heather Ashton doctors 90 symptoms but patients have had hundreds that don't match up or make sense. And rehabs are useless because this isn't a addiction issue this is a dependency issue. Not the same thing. I'll pray for you, the stand taper can take 9-18 months followed by your CNS needing to recover which can take another few years. You're doctor is trying to switch you because doctors are becoming liable for having you on a drug that's meant for 2-4 weeks max. Good lucm
I take .5 or half of one when I feel auras my epilepsy n eye migraines r so evil please pray for me. I definitely don’t see myself not needing them chronically around
Prayed
Kush kush I need lorazepam my self can't you sell me some tablets plz
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His dead rip doc
@@tyrel-fg7zf I’m so sorry to hear that ! 😔😔😔😢😢😢 Thank you for sharing that he passed on ! I will continue to watch his other videos anyway because they are very informative ! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Rest in Peace. Dr Robert Kenneth Landow. Passed away on 3-11-22 at age 73.
It's only for short term use I learned that the hard way
ive been on it for about 12 years since 2008 and it really takes away bad thoughts and takes away the night mares i think the night mares i have might be just my nightmares in general like a bad dream or side effects of caffine lorazapam takes all your wories away you feel like superman when you wakeup and you can tell when it wares off in your sleep because you will start dreaming again its like a soda fix
Did u use it for insomnia??did u not develop a tolerance??
Ativan helps me so much with anxiety and panic attacks
So which one best for withdrawal and low side effects lorazepam or alprazolam which is best
it is very good medication, only problem is it does not solve a persons deep reasons behind depression. Just a band aid for a serious problem.
I think I will throw my prescription away. Thank you. I was given a prescription for Ativan 1 mg on yesterday because of heart palpitations. After all heart test and my heart blood test came back perfect, I was diagnosed with anxiety. And given this prescription.
Drink Lemon get mag and potassium in your diet as make sleep priority
Weepingz
I would live with anxiety to take this hell!
Smart decision. Seriously.
I hope you didn’t take it!!
As an epileptic I depend on my Ativan to help me avoid seizures if I feel an aura
Ironically, I only take it when seeing the doctor because I have this irrational fear that he is going to find something terribly wrong with me. Unfortunately, this fear spikes my blood pressure in his office which is normal when checked at home. So I take 1 mg prior to the visit. Helps a lot.
Why significant jump in prices for lorazepam etc?
Thank you for such an informative video. I hope to be a great doctor one day too. 01.02.21
RIP SIR if you go on Neptune you can light a candle for him please do show this wealth of knowledge love and respect ❤️
Oh no! Did he die? He was such a true champion for wellness & modern health education.
6mg of ativan a day❤❤
this med was great they gave this to me at the hospice and sometimes they will give me an injection of it at the hospital, my brother is on it i wish i could just get my hands on it but hey I will make do
I was prescribed this medication to take as needed for panic attacks. I was on clonazepam for a few months years ago and remember it was absolute HELL coming off of it. I'm now scared to even take this med once a week! I don't want to risk getting dependent. Would it cause withdrawal to use this med even once a week?
Bloodraven 89
I don’t think so
Once a week on need should be ok!
Your fine, just not more than 3 days a week.
Try brupropion
I have parkinson's and use this for rem sleep disorder and associated anxiety
Believe it or not my sleep apnea goes away after I started alprazolam
hi did u still on it
I have repeating epileptic grand mal seizures I was on nitrazipam for the epilepsy for a good many years without much issue but afters hospital visit due to missing a couple of doses of the nitrazipam and due to the condition. Progressing to one fit per seizure to 3 to 4 or 8 one day and now I'm on 2mg of lorazipam and I've been on valium nitrazipam and clonazipam in hospital post fits and seeing as I can't function on normal epilepsy meds. Benzos were discovered to be perfect at age 16 I'm in my 30s now and I'm not sure why but out of all the meds I've been on these ativan as you call them really leave me clear headed and I feel like I haven't even taken anything I took 3mg because I thought they wernt strong I slept like a log for 6 hours these lorazipam are way stronger than even diazipam but at 2mg as a preventative epileptic med I can safely say the Dr's have finally got me on a medication I can function on just 9 more months and I can get my diving started and being epileptic I always thought ths never happening so God bless whoever invented lorazipam and gave me my life back tbh I honestly thought clonazipam was ativan that's what they give me iv after loads of fits clonazipam is great u feel like a marshmallow lol
What about clonazepam?
Superb doctor.
Are any of you familiar with Jordan Peterson's story? Scary...
That was Klonopin (clonazepam, generic).
He was put into a coma in ... Russia? To escape the consequences of his dependence. Most people can't afford such a radical solution. But that gives you an idea how serious benzo dependence can be. He wasn't even abusing the medication in the way that many addicts do.
Yes I was prescribed Ativan 14 years I’m now tapering off this evil medication it stops working after a while and makes the original anxiety you had 10000000 times worse / it should only be used for four weeks or less no doctor told me that now I’m just one of millions of big pharmaceuticals victims
@@katrinamenzies9398 I sort of went through the same. Though why four weeks?
@@katrinamenzies9398 People use the drug wrong I've used for years and years and am fine it's a great drug if used responsibly and that means less is better. Don't build up a tolerance and find the min dose that works. And skip as many days as possible my dose is .25mg it's the golden zone for me
@@sourcetom1880 I think you should do your research
Thank you. You explain it so well
Excellent video. Thank you.
Xanax help me whit this crazy panic attack n anxiet
Ativan helps my paranoia and PTSD anxiety . but I take temazepam also.
2 mg 6 times daily
have you built tolerance?
Thank you this is one of the medications which has helped my C-PTSD and chronic anxiety I also switch between hypnodorm and Ativan to treat insomnia it helps with the night terrors.
So it can cause issues with a person’s gate/walk and balance? I have a client on 6mg a day and his gate is not great. He walks very slowly and his balance is not good and he’s only 20 years old.
This was working great for me for about four weeks, then suddenly my dose made me hallucinate and go numb all over. I had to stop use, luckily my withdrawal was minor and lasted about four days. I would stare off into space and I was very emotional, especially depressed. I only took 0.5mg every other night, sometimes every night. It was the only thing that stopped the panic attacks and let me sleep. I've taken this PRN before as well and never had this reaction. Not sure what happened, but just followed doctor's instructions.
it seems it induced psychosis. Try Welbutrin
Here in Cali 4 to 6 mil. Is the law for chronic seizures in the lower extremedies.
I have 2 mg pills for my generalized epilepsy
Im in cronic pain ciming off klonipon my meort is horrble and i cant leave my house and the pain is horrible i feel like 8 have ms or simething this is not good
Ishida a good med forcseep i am 67 I don't want to keep fighting insomis rest of my life so no take no sleep take sleep problemably. For of life ...what ya think
It’s Gaba Aminobutyric Acid, NOT benzoic acid.
What’s the best benzodiazepine in you’re opinion? For anxiety disorder
My psychiatrist/neurologist says Xanax works really fast but wears off quicker but on a panic attack you need it to work, whereas something like klonopin is slower to work but works longer if that makes sense.
@@Callmethebreeze902 that’s why so many people are so addicted to Xanax it’s not a good thing
I started this in the mayo clinic 2002
Long-term use has caused problems....depth perception, memory impairment and my ability to process what has been said to me. Also, it takes me longer to formulate an answer. It has affected the way I interact with people out in public, because I am embarrassed by these problems.
What a nice old man
My god you are interesting. How do you remember all this detail!!!!
He's a doctor, it's in his nature to be able to memorize tons of information
HES READING SOMETHING
He skipped a dose of ativan for this video.
I'm a green smoker and I got lorazepam prolepha 1mg for my anxiety disorder, but I do want to smoke a doobie once in a while.... Is it safe for me to micro dose (under 0.25g) weed besides lorazepam.
I take 5 mg of lorazepam a day and was a green smoker way before I took any benzo.Today I smoke about half a gram a day. I'd say the only thing that's unsafe about it is getting used to the combination (which feels "good" on a recreational level) and becoming irritable and sad when you're missing the green or completely out of your mind when you're missing the lorazepam. On the lorazepam though, I smoke less than I would if I didn't take anything at all (or if I took a different benzo), not only because of the CNS depression, there's something about the anxiolytic/euphoric effect that is complementary to that of cannabis in a weird effective way. Every benzo kinda does that but I feel lorazepam and clonazepam are the best. That's just my personal experience, hope it answered your question.
What if you been taking it 12 years? And now my neurologist practice is closing, and my doctor who's been prescribing is no longer available.
Which one is best alprazolam or lorazepam
Depends if you need long acting or short acting. Alprazolam works almost instantly but has a short half life. Lorazepam takes longer to kick in but lasts longer
@@seansprincess and what about withdrawal did lorazepam withdrawal is danger than alprazolam
@MAD MAX GAMING talk with your dr. I've been on benzos for 20 years so they just keep me on them. I'm a mess without. I'd say xanax (alprazolam) is the hardest to go without.
@MAD MAX GAMING I'm on a pretty high dose though. Talk to your dr about getting on a low dose, let them know that withdrawal scares you and they will wean as needed
@@seansprincess I am consuming self medication
How can I get him to be my doctor ? Or does anyone know what to do or who to go to if doctor can’t figure out what’s going on with my body ??
I only use alprazolam, it works faster, but my doctor doesn't want to give it to me
This helps me with panic attacks and when I need to take an airplane ride.
Will you please do a segment on Dalmane ( flourazapam )?
I think it's the longest lasting and IMO strongest benzo. Stupid powerful, and lasts two days
Damn, 2 days?? Sign me up bruh😂
@@gordonsingsforcowell-cowel1889 at a high dose you're still heavy and benzo'd out the next day .. I don't think it's used much anymore. Also has a side effect of olfactory hallucinations, or tasting metal in your mouth
@gordonsingsforcowell-cowel1889 phenazapam has about a 3 day half life but is a rc benzo and i think prescription in russia im not encouraging people its dangerous I have been on benzos my whole life its somthing to be respected but i don't encourage using research chems
So what is for everyday anxiey. Mine is severe
Buspar
CAn I take it if on Codiene for arthritis
Welbutrin seems to not have side effects like benzos and SSRIs
I sometimes take 0.5 g,ram, and have some of the wildest hallucinations!
My boyfriend was given 0.5 mg x 2 a day Lorazepam for seziures & traumatic brain injury combined with Zonisamide 100 mg x 2 a day. Before taking these he had seziures, insomnia, violent rage & psycosis. After he was sweet, calm, functioning, no seziures, sleeping. His MD discontinued the Lorazepam after 5 mths & first day he was irritable, next few days he became angry, highly sexual, rage & threatened to kill me with a knife.
Would like to know if it can cause double vision?
Temporary double vision that lasts only maybe 4 hours?
Sure it can!
does this has any side effect i had a bad insomnia for. 2mth and doc prescribed me this
Of all the people I know that are prescribed benzodiazepines, none of them are prescribed lorazepam. In fact 90% of them are clonezepam. There are a few people that are prescribed diazepam, and very few people are prescribed alprazolam.
Why ?
Can you do a video of valium I'm on 5mgs twice a day I only take it sometimes tho but need a good video on it your the best at it
That stuff makes me jittery and nauseous
I found that Xanax 2mg helps my anxiety much better than 2mg lorazepam.
Because 2 mg Xanax = 4 mg lorazepam
@@rachidtouai190 There both short acting benzos, chemistry simply doesn't work that way.
basically we shouldnt take any pill is what doctor is saying
Dr. When I would take about 4mg of lorazepam I would sometimes hallucinate that someone I knew was with me. I’d turn my head to talk to my friend whom I thought was there and nobody would be there. Anyone else experienced this? Yes I was trying to get high
uh i’d say that could be a sign of an overdose?
@@lg97x idk I would say I took the right dose for what I was aiming for
im using it 5mth on off can o stop abruptly and change to other meds?does anyone experience dry eyes?
I asked a Dr for my lorazepam refill but he gave me trazodone instead.
The Dr. argued with me for over an hour and insisted that trazodone is safer than Lorazepam.
Yeah, your doc cares about you, but trasodone also can cause sexual problems, mirtazapine for example i know it could cause anorgasmia. Ask you doc for these side effects
@@JohnRambo1947-July-6th I can't sleep!!!
That’s a strange course to go down if you have been on lorazepam for a while you’ll get withdrawal.
Why is everyone saying your doc is smart and why does everyone act like lorazepam is bad lol
Benzos are supposed to be tapered off
Thank you for the information doctor I found as a person who takes Ativan for anxiety you are dead on I do find that the way the generic out of Van releases to not be helpful it I notice only the brand name seems to work very well in anxiety
What about someone who lost a spouse and needs a benzodiazepine ?
can try Welbutrin instead
Then take it, people don't see how effective Lorazepam can be when taken responsibly wellbutrin can make u hyper
I lost my mum and we lived together . Lorezapam helps me sleep
Hey doc what's up with the facial expressions its like you yourself are case
I have been 2mg of lorazepam for 6 years, and I am having severe side affect, like difficult in working, nausea, sexual dysfunction. Confusion. Now I am confused, don't know how to stop it.
U take it daily?
I was put on Lorazepam back in June when my brother died from Covid. I was so distraught over him passing away, I couldn't get control of my emotions. So the Dr put me on 1mg of Lorazepam. I am trying to taper myself off. I take a half in the morning and half a pill at night. But there have been 2 times in the mornings I took lorazepam later than usual in morning, and my heart took off racing out of control then my blood pressure spikes. So I went to ER both times because of that feeling!! Felt like I was running track but not doing anything except sitting. It really has me concerned on how to get off of this prescription.?? Will I need to cut down to 0.25 mg? And how long will that take for it to finally get out of my system?? I'm really tired of being on it. I want to feel normal again. I do take Synthroid, estradiol, and brand Toprol XL 100mg in morning and Nifedipine 30 mg at night for my blood pressure. Too much medication becomes like vegetable soup. I wanna get off Lorazepam first!! Help me out.. Thnku
Be more consistent with your schedule, and take it slowly. If you're having withdrawals already, then it's no use to try and push yourself off it in too small of a time.
You need lots of hugs and kisses I'd give that to you pro Bono
You've been through horrible trauma. If 1mg of Lorazapam helps you through this difficult time, don't be in a rush to stop. Talking to a trained person in the grieving process would probably help too.
@@gordonsingsforcowell-cowel1889 stupid she first needs Right medication and continuing those pills taking for few years. It takes time to cure completely. Needs patience.
@@gordonsingsforcowell-cowel1889 stupid she first needs Right medication and continuing those pills taking for few years. It takes time to cure completely. Needs patience.
Excellent medication 💊
Any side effect?
@@aquarius113 I only take them when needed, no side effects.
@@aquarius113 Strictly avoid benzos or lorazepam as they are addictive with side effects. Moods will fluctuate. Be determined to taper them gradually or reduce such medications to the lowest mg. SSRI of a low mg are better but they take a few days to act but they can be taken for a life time. . Reduce anxiety yourself. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. For a relaxed mind observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 10-15-20 minutes or more. You can sit or lay down anywhere-anytime. No deep breathing. Don’t fight your thoughts. With practice the mind will relax. Keep a reminder to observe your breath sensations throughout the day and night before sleep, at work, at home, when travelling etc with eyes open or closed. One more tip is to sit on a chair without moving, be still and observe your breath for a few minutes. Stillness reduces thoughts and brings quick relief. Like me make this a lifetime habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.
@@jonharry6293 Strictly avoid benzos or lorazepam as they are addictive with side effects if taken daily. Moods will fluctuate. Be determined to taper them gradually or reduce such medications to the lowest mg. SSRI of a low mg are better but they take a few days to act but they can be taken for a life time. . Reduce anxiety yourself. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. For a relaxed mind observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 10-15-20 minutes or more. You can sit or lay down anywhere-anytime. No deep breathing. Don’t fight your thoughts. With practice the mind will relax. Keep a reminder to observe your breath sensations throughout the day and night before sleep, at work, at home, when travelling etc with eyes open or closed. One more tip is to sit on a chair without moving, be still and observe your breath for a few minutes. Stillness reduces thoughts and brings quick relief. Like me make this a lifetime habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.
@@shyaaammeneen63 sadly I suffer from bi polar and the only medication to calm me is Lorazepam only a few times a month
Has anyone had success on ativan long term several years
For my problem, yes!
@@marichristian1072 hoy long. Were you on and how high a dose I use for insomnia and 1st month had to get to 4 mg to work...doctor wants to know if I want to stay on this....thaughts
Thats the same situation I an in takes 4 mg what did you decide did you have to ween off or just stop What alternative he offer...I thaught he said this med loses it effectiveness after awhile what you think how long been on it .I am have second tbanghts what you thenk
@@marichristian1072 how you doing on ativan
Ativan still working for you
do you have a video for cannabis ( CBd gummies for depression and anxiety?
He's making it seem like if you don't have any underlying conditions lorazepam is safe, it's not.
be careful If you need to use lorazepam for more than a week just a high chance that you might develop serious conditions like #akathisia
Stay off any benzo. No longer than a week. This is the best advice anyone can give you. Dont believe me. Keep watching benzo videos on here.
SSRI's are not any better. Everyones on this SSRI kick thinking there safer. There not! I'm on Klonopin 1mg been on it for 10 months & it's changed my life no more panic attacks or anxiety.
@@seeburgman8565 I'm guessing your in America. They tend to give benzos out like candy over there. It will make you feel great, back to your old self and able to face lifes challenges. The question is just for how long, before its effects start wearing off and then you may need more and more because the body quickly gets used to it. The problems arise when you try to stop because the gaba is now reliant on benzos. British doctors dont like giving it for more than a cpl of weeks at the most. Your right about SSRI s and other similar though, they can have bad effects also. Best wishes.
@@cjengland1724 Thank you for your friendly reply. Yes I'm in the states. I heard long acting Barbituates work good for severe anxiety but gotta be more care full on those. I don't wish anxiety on any one. Take good care.
@@seeburgman8565 My DR. Gave me Trazadone insisting that it is way safer than lorazepam.
@@poorchristopher15 Trazadone is a old SSRI & from what I heard not very effective. I stay off SSRI's I've had 2 people that I know that was on them & both killed them selfs both of them was in there early 40's known them for 15 yrs it wasn't until they was on SSRI's for after a short while is when they started having these thoughts. one died in 2005 the other in 2014 plus SSRI's often times will give you sexual side effects & weight gain & most of them are hell to get off of. Sad thing is people think there perfectly safe & the racket of these drugs NEEDS to stop!!!! Just my opinion. As a patient you have the right to refuse these medications. I would be firm & tell them you wish to see another doctor. Often time you need a full evaluation in order to get benzos these days just depends on your doctor. Good luck.
Im a half year on this medicine 2mg a day maybe 3 but its making me feal like a baby when come of. Never had this shit before.
Puddifoots
How are you doing now?
What did you mean by”making me feel like a baby “?
@@taghreedrulia5168 im depressed. Im in hospital right now. Thanks for asking. But everything will be ok
@@taghreedrulia5168 because when come down I feel misrable like crying.
Puddifoots
Omg
Im so sorry to hear that!
My son just got discharged from the hospital yesterday after 2 months hospitalization but he’s not doing well
I just found out that they have been giving him Ativan 2 mgs everyday in the day time the past 12-13 days it was given other times at night sometimes!
He was crying and so anxious and restless with 2 mgs!
He takes other medicines at night too..
Im thinking about not giving him the Ativan today and just give Benadryl for relaxation when he wakes up,,not sure what’s gonna happen 😖
In April he was taking Ativan for Akathisia the whole month and then they stopped on him suddenly
Now I just found out about the past few days
It’s supposed to be a prn but its been given for 12 days in a row..
Hospital is hiding something!!
I hope you feel better soon..
I take it before bed but i feel groggy the next day. 😕
Took .5mg/day for four days. Suffered massive panic attacks after short term withdrawal. Became an agoraphobe for three months.
withdrawal after 4 days? ok man nice joke 😂😂👌
@@DonPascquale you don’t know unless you’ve lived it- every body is different and some are extremely sensitive.
I’m extremely sensitive. Took it 9 days and been either side effects or withdrawals
I like this doctor
I like you mr mole :-)
The casual way you say "you can die" "you can commit sucide" "can cause death" lol
His dead
This guy is awesome! I love the knowledge and content of information shared.
I've been taking Xanax for over 30 years and very recently was switched to clonazepam and ended up having an "allergic" type reaction.
I'm now on Ativan 4mg daily which I think is going ok so far. Ultimately I was working on a very slow weaning process from Xanax and was at 2 mg when I was switched and that switch created a level of panic/anxiety that I haven't had since I first started having these issues.
Once I feel more stable with this, I plan to continue to wean off simply because I'm tired of doctors switching things up with zero regard to the effect it has on their patient. Big Pharma and the rest will eventually be regretting their decision to screw people over because they want to make an extra trillion dollars. It's done far more harm than good regarding the switching of meds. Fingers crossed this will do the trick for the time being.
How are being prescribed Xanax and ativan? I can't even get Xanax or ativan either. I get severe panic attacks and insomnia from the panic attacks and they won't let me get it.
Drs don’t prescribe Xanax in australia it’s banned here now
Only Valium really…
for 30yrs of xanax any side effect?how.many dose u takes
@@Phar2Rekliss I'm only being prescribed ativan at this point, I was prescribed 3 mg of xanax up until December 2021 but was only taking 2-2.5 mg. By the time the doctor changed me to clonazapam I had saved up enough to last me for 4 months. So NOW it's only ativan 4 mg daily. =)
@@aquarius113 I WAS taking 2-2.5 daily and currently am only on 4 mg of ativan. I did have some pretty bad withdraws that lasted about a week. Shaking, sweaty, pure panic really.
It seems to work on Panic attacks.
How long before ativan stops working
2 years
@@minnesota7010 thanks I went over to ambien, and not good , I am off all psych meds, no more, done.....stay away from that med Tks
Is he really a doctor? The drug family is called Benzodiazepines, not Benzodiazepam. Lorazepam is an anxiolytic minor tranquilizer often known by it's trade name Ativan. It is not a sedative hypnotic like Flurazepam or a muscle relaxant like Diazepam (Valium). I am glad he's not my doctor.
Thank you big pharma
Lmao he mispronounced benzodiazepine.. who cares, he’s far more educated than you will ever be..😭
Ativan is generally Safe ! I use it on the low dose use and it has helped me tremendously. Talk with your doctor if your thinking you need this med be smart and use common sense with your health :-)
What do you use it for?
Not safe at all if you use it for longer time. It causes dependence, needing higher doses the longer you use it and addiction in which you suffer serious withdrawal symptoms if you try to stop taking the med
@@wilma8326 tru but Never happened to me everyone is different !!!! .... like I said talk with your doctor as im not a dr to get propper advice
@@gordonsingsforcowell-cowel1889 it for anxiety i have PTSD / GAD / SEVERE ANXIETY / BI-POLAR / SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER /LEARNING DISABILITY seroqule is a life saver been on it for 26 years at 400mg most ppl cant handle seroqule. Again im not doctor talk with your Doctor
@@Devo1987 Seroquel is not a benzo but an antipsychoticum
This GUY is on speed.
Can ativan cause vertigo
It has for a few of my family members
2mg a day in two doses of 1mg works fine for me. Can't get a script because I'm on methadone and they are scared of the respiratory depressant effects. So I pay on the street and can't get take-homes cause my piss is always dirty. My Zoloft does nothing for me.
Zoloft is a bunch a CRAP! I call Zoloft the suicide pill .... benzos are the only meds that are effective at treating panic/anxiety disorders....
Zoloft made me feel sick and psycho/panicky and could not slerp. Seen there other people react manically on it , I know it helps some. Worst ssri I ever had.
@@deborahhatcher5696 Try Rexulti
@@deborahhatcher5696 Zoloft is the devil
Zoloft makes people psychotic
Great info 👍