I've been on ativan (Lorazepam) for 6 years, and my doctor converted it to Valium, and i'm really struggeling
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no,do not take more than perscribed it could be dangerous...\nthat type of drug is in the same family as the one that you were prescibed the first time.if it isnt working for you ,return back to your doctor,tell/him/her what you are telling us.
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you need to be seen by a doctor to get a prescription for clonazepam, good luck
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1 before, drink some good scottish wiskey during (you can hit the doc over the head with it if he get's a little fresh), another valium after.  At that point, go to the mall....and show it off :P
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Hi, I'm embarrassed to say that I do the same thing sometimes. Ill  go weeks without barely even thinking about food then go on these crazy eating frenzies and then I feel like shit afterwards. I'm not sure why we do this, its a truly sad thing and I'm taking two perscriptions to calm me down so I dont'  do it one is Xanex and the other is Zoloft. Talk to your doctor and tell him what's up..If not just try to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE and dont' get caught in the "funk" of the eating binge. Trust me I know exactly what your saying but good luck....
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i was on wellbutrin for a good 2-4 years & i started to get REALLY tired & completely lacked all motivation. i had memory problems & was really unable to function intelligently. finally, i changed medicines a few times & now i am on effexor xr. i also discovered i had anxiety, which was something doctors had never really paid any attention to in the past.\n\nwhatever you do, DO NOT STOP TAKING THE MEDICINE ON YOUR OWN!!!! really really really bad stuff can happen!!! i made that mistake & i started feeling all sorts of really bizarre things & couldn't sleep... i have also heard you can have weird visions. so, don't do it on your own!!!
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Talk with your physician or psychiatrist, there are many new meds out there available to try.  You always want to give 3-4 months on a trial though, because it takes that long to get into your system and work, if it is going to.  There are Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, Symbayax, Effexor, to name a few.  Some have anti-anxiety properties too, so talk with your doctor and give them a try.  Best wishes =)
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Don't start taking it again.  Go to your doctor and explain everything to him/her.  They will be able to prescribe you something else that will help.
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I've taken Valproic Acid (a.k.a.) Depakene and/or Depakote. Don't\ntake this the wrong way, because I'm not trying to be critical of \nyou--but I was truly surprised to read that you're taking your meds\nwith beer! And Xanax, is in fact not just a drug, but it's actually a\nmodified narcotic! \nStop drinking beer, and any other alcoholic beverages... and quit\nit quick! Your best bet here: just purified water (not tap from a \nfaucet) and try to make a habit of taking your meds w/ meals.\nTake it from me, (an epileptic for almost 37 years; Valproic Acid\nis just one of the many medications my neurologist has had me\non.)\nIf your dr. is so vague, you might be better off finding yourself a\nnew one. Not all md.'s are free of quackery, if you catch my \ndrift.\nBest of  health & luck!
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Go back to your doctor, it sounds like you need a different anti-depressant...  You're having too many side-effects...  Good luck and i hope you feel better soon...
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of course, talk to your Dr. about it... but it will help you to relax... Valium sounds like a major strong drug.. and i suppose it could be in large doses, but its actually not a hard/zonk you out drug in small doses... sounds like you might need that or some tranzene or something to help you with the peaks of anxiety you are suffering...   your hormones might still be out of whack with having a baby 6 mo. ago...   talk to your Dr.,  if he is anything like mine, he will let you try some diff.things to get a grip on it... anxiety and sleeplessness is not fun. its 2006 and you should not have to suffer,  medication is so helpful but you don't want to become dependent if you can help it..    good luck and feel better soon.   j
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I was on 20mg anti deppressants for 9 months, which was called Paxil.  I was running out and I had moved 10 hours away from the doctor that prescribed it to me, so I decided to get off of them.  I cut them in half and I didn't feel any different and then I threw out the last few pills I had.  That's when I had withdrawals, which was horrible!!  I've never been through withdrawals with anything and it was so bad that while I was walking to work one day, I had to turn around and go back home because I just couldn't make it.  It lasted for a good week and finally I was off of the pills for good.  I can't say that I'm cured, but truly and honestly I don't want to go back on the pills.  I was told that I did the wrong thing and I should of consulted a doctor before getting off of them, which I think you should consult your doctor before you get off of the pills for good.
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I take Diovan and the only thing I have noticed is being sluggish. But people have different reactions to meds.Maybe she needs to talk to her dr about getting  it switched to something else.
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Kolonipen? or the gerneric name like I take is clonazepam 1 mg.\nIt is very addictive and doesn't work as fast as Ativan,but I believe it lasts longer and works better for anxiety and sleep.\nIv'e been taking them for ten years so if I go about 3 days without them mr.withdrawal comes knocking.Ambien is more just a sleep aid,I take those too 10mg. I take another what I believe is just a sleep aid called lunesta 3 mg it seems to work well.Once in awhile my doctor will throw me some Ativan,it works fast on me but doesn't last and he knows how much i like them,but if I could stop taking all the medications i need to stay alive i would.\nI hope the Ativan is just a short term thing for you and find a way to get the sleep you need. Good luck
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For anxiety, lorazepam is usually dosed initially at 2-3mg daily in 2-3 divided doses.  Dosage may vary from 1-10mg in divided doses.  The literature states that "dosage of lorazepam must be individualized, and the smallest effective dosage should be used to avoid oversedation".  If you are only taking it occasionally for dentists visits, try taking a little less next time, say 2mg to see if it works.  Usually valium is given for anxiety before dental visits, or presurgery.  (AHFS Drug Informataion)\n\nLorazepam is a Schedule 4 controlled substance, meaning it is possible to become addicted to it, physically and psychologically. However, if you are only taking it for dental visits only, you shouldn't have a problem with it.
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I take 1mg of Adavan. It's like valium or xanex...)(
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My doctor has me on Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, Lamictal and Adderall. A lot of drugs, I know. I even have Xanax in case I really lose it. I don't think that medicine is the only answer. Consider speaking with a psychologist, who can help you get down to the root of your anxiety. I know that exercise and a better diet would improve my attitude, if I were ever to get motivated.  Also getting in touch with your spiritual side, such as going to a worship service or meditating, can help alleviate the stress that causes anxiety. I hope to someday chose the path outside of medicine. I wish you luck with dealing with this struggle, and also Happy Holidays!
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it took me over a year to find the right drug combo.  I guess I'm lucky there...it felt like forever to me!\n\nI think you should talk to your doctor- tell him/her exactly what you said here.  See if they have solutions and work together to make a plan for your treatment.  It will be good to have a plan with a few steps to assess along the way.  Also, think about adding therapy to your treatment.  often you need this in conjunction with medications- even if you've tried, never needed, or "graduated" from therapy in the past- it could help alot with your CURRENT situation.   \n\nyou might also consider exercise or yoga- sometimes these activities will give you a little extra boost of energy to feel a little better.