I'm not sure what your definition of anxious is, but if it means anything like "panic attacks" Which is a problem i have. I give this medication 5 stars all the way around. I'm a combat vet. I was driving down the road one day feeling fine when out of the blue I felt like i was having a heart attack.I stop at a near by fire station and they say all my vitals are fine. better than fine even. afte...
have lost a lot of weight I have no more emotions can,t even cry ,laugh just got so depress with this meds But I cant just stop taking them ,Im so afraid now I wasn't and I'm hook on them,If I TRY STOPPING I get sick,Iwish I NEVER STARTED TO TAKE THEM MY CHILDREN DON'T EVEN LIKE COMING OVER CAUSE I HAVE JUST DONT TALK LIKE I USED TOO .I WENT FROM 130lbs to 91 lbs this meds has stolen my life,I tru...
This medicine gave me double vision during the second day of taking it.
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Seizurekid | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/20/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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So, I have multiple forms of epilepsy. I've been on about 10 different medications, not including Benzo's. When it comes to Benzo's, Ativan is by far the heaviest medication i've ever been on. Valium worked but was not really sedating. I was on klonopin for years, and that was the best Benzo. My body got used to the medication so I had to switch to Ativan for help with seizures and sever anxiety. I've missed 2 classes at university and didn't do some homework because I got so sedated, I was just becoming asleep.
It's a good medication, and when used appropriately, it does what it is intended to do. But the sedation and amnesia that it causes can be a little scary though. I don't really know how people get addicted to it because it doesn't get you high, it just puts you to sleep. Read More Read Less
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Chrissy | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/31/2024
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 3.0
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Lorazepam worked well in the past but lately I am having stomach queasiness and lots of anxiety. After all the shortages and being switched from company to company, I am now on Leading Pharma brand. By accident I stumbled across references to the ineffectiveness of Leading Pharma pills. I had thought the stomach issues were due to my diet but now I suspect the pills.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/23/2024
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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I started taking Lorazepam on occasion for anxiety, after taking the pill I started noticing my neuropathy would subside and my intense foot pain would go away…I have taken Lyrica for years with zero success. One 1mg pill and my pain went away. Has anyone else experienced this, it was completely unexpected for me…
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Mikey | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/27/2023
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 2.0
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I was given Ativan via an IV at ER during a panic attack / attempted suicide. After the ER visit, i was prescribed / forced given low dose Lorazepam (.5mg morning and afternoon, then 1mg at bedtime). The first week it was effective at calming me and helping me fall asleep, but the second week i became very aggitated / restless / anxious. ... I wish i had never been put on this drug, I was normal before, slept fine, and now i can't sleep (while taking lorazepram) and i'm constantly feeling restless / jittery. I have asked my doctor if i can quit this drug and they said yes, but did not provide a tapering off plan. I have only been on this drug for 2 weeks and I'm hoping i do not have withdraw symptoms, but I feel terrible on my 2nd day without this drug.Read More Read Less
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Gal | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/7/2023
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.0
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There is a supply chain shortage of my Lorazepam manufactured by Aurobindo.
I take a very low dose and it was working very well.
My pharmacy switched my refill to Teva’s Lorazepam. Immediately, I was experiencing something 3-times stronger.
They made work, thinking, speaking difficult. How could something that is supposed to be exactly the same drug feel so different?
In addition, since starting this drug, my hands suddenly feel arthritic.
Happy to report that my Provider changed my treatment and I hope the symptoms will end so I can go back to normal.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/1/2023
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 2.7
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Lorazepam made by this company doesn't seem to be effective Other generic branfs much more effective
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A Vibe | 35-44 | Female | Patient
7/16/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Had anxiety & panic attacks daily since Covid a few years ago. Doctors have tried everything & the ssi's were making me nauseous & diarrhea, felt very sick however lorazepam has helped me with coping during the day/night.
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MC | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/17/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Had horrid thoughts/depression/anxiety & panic attacks. Still have them here & there however this medication saved my life.
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Last straw withTeva | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/7/2023
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.0
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I've been taking this medication for years. This December I got my refill and I noticed that the smell was different almost like paint thinner. I always put 1 under my tongue and let it dissolve but it would not dissolve I had to chew it up which I never had to do. I'm on 2mg three times a day when I took the first pill it made my anxiety worse I don't know what kind of pills they are but they are definitely not real I've been having very bad withdrawal symptoms and I'm shaking can't focus can't sleep I'll call and talk to my pharmacist and I've a doctors appointment on Tuesday I can't wait I will never ever use this brand again. Read More Read Less
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Anxious | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
12/25/2022
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.0
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Teva 2mg is fake pill. I pay for these monthly..been taking them my whole life. I rely on them medically. The pills I bought for dec 2022 are placebo. This is upsetting that the medication we are prescribed is not what it is. Ridiculous. Needs investigated.
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Rob Acton Ma | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/4/2022
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.7
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Have been taking nortryptiline for many years against mild depression which provided stability and balance. Had major surgery and chemo 4 years ago and was given Ativan/lorazepam for sleep. Kept it for a few months after leaving the hospital then was able to discontinue it, then had more sleeplessness so started again. Taking 1/2 of 1mg tablet most nights. Tried taking even smaller dosage but sleep got worse. Seemed the med was not helping me, skipped it but on second day was awake until 6am. Took 1/2 mg last night and was able to sleep. It works but is a benzodiazepine therefore difficult to withdraw. My PCP only lets me have 14 pills at a time, thinks side effects and addiction are a risk. Works well most of the timeRead More Read Less
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CryptoPRPH???????? | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/7/2022
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.0
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Childhood anxiety to now Md now I’m 50. Took several natural supplements and even Xanax about 12 years ago. Then one day recently had a AFIB attack doe to dehydration a heat exhaustion at work. Heart racing 188 and nothing helped. Not even this message. But after four hours on the ER and IVs of whatever it finally went back to normal and no need for heart restarting meds????. Anyway, after doctor asked about my anxiety and what I was taking he said well you need to treat that and the panic attacks. It’s apart of you’re quality of life. I had hurt suffered through before so anyway he put me in this lorazepam as needed. Wow it worked instantly. So when I get anxiety I take I quarter of 1 mg and heart slows down nerves calm I mean it’s fast acting. I don’t take pills just for my GERD, and anxiety meds no thanks but his works great. ??????Read More Read Less
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Mc | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/18/2022
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder, Adjunct Treatment
Overall rating 5.0
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Helps tremendously in regards to my anxiety & panic attacks.
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Amethyst | 13-18 | Nonbinary | Patient
6/27/2022
Condition: Delirium
Overall rating 2.3
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I was in a terrible mind and constantly panicking and it only made it worse.
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Tom | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/5/2022
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.0
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In 2007 I had a stroke at 44. It left me with terrible anxiety. So they gave me an antianxiety med for long term plus lorazepam. It works wonders and I have been on it for 15 years. Just taken as needed.
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5/18/2022
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 2.7
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The new Teva brand does not work. Teva bought Actavis and kept making the Actavis Watson tablets for years. Now they are doing in-house production, and the tablets don't work. The other generics on the market seem to be bad as well. Mylan and Qualitest worked. The ones left do not seem to. Actavis Watson was good.
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GolferEd | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/24/2022
Condition: A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still
Overall rating 5.0
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I have Anxiety and Panic Attacks. The Dr. started me on Paxil. I took it for 10 days and was extremely tired, sick to my stomach and very shaky I stopped Paxil and started Ativan 0 5mg.
I only take when needed, maybe 2 times a week. It works perfect for me. I can do things I couldn't do before Ativan. Paxil stressed me out knowing 1 side effect is weight gain of 15Lbs or more. No way!! Anyway Ativan helped me. I take it during the day when needed. I take Melatonin at night to sleep. All is well!!!Read More Read Less
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chaoangmo | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/19/2022
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 2.3
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I was prescribed 0.5mg before bed. I didn’t feel anything and it hasn’t helped me asleep at all. currently i’m trying 2mg. so far haven’t been able to sleep still but am definitely feeling more relaxed. will update.
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Irene | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/5/2022
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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Lorazepam is the only med that works for me.Tried Ambien, Trazadone, Doxepin before for a short time.Did not work plus terrible side effects.Lorazepam puts me on a smooth ride throughout the day plus easy 7-8 hour sleep for night.No sude effects just a little calmness if you have anxiety plus great sleep with no nightmares.Withaut Lorazepam i can only a few hours.
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