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...
[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/2/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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I have on this medication for years just for sleeping.I cleep through the night and wake up in the morning refreshed.. ready for work.
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/28/2008
Condition: Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder, Adjunct Treatment
Overall rating 5.0
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KrisO | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/22/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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I get very nervous in certain situations and asked the doctor if there was anything he could prescribe. He prescribed Lorazepam and I am so happy with the results! I do not take it everyday maybe once a month if that, in high stress situations and it works wonders! I am very happy!
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Richgibby | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.7
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I am a heavy person, higher MGs of this has brought my stress level down a great deal. I am very happy with the result. I just wish that doctors were not so tight or overly careful on prescribing something so helpful.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 2.0
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After about a week of taking it daily, it caused uncontrollable shaking in all musles in my body, which lasted for 4 days after I discontinued use. It also made me very tired during the day, and caused severe dry mouth. The benefits certainly didn't outweigh the risks.
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jbraman55 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/16/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.0
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It helps my nervousness and anxiety I only take it when I need it there is no dependancy or need to take daily medication for depression and anxiety.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | Patient
1/12/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.3
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KGOULD | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/11/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.3
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SEEMS TO CALM YOUR FEELINGS DOWN, TOOK AWAY THE SHAKES AND IRREGULAR BREATHING.
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kag | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/9/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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taken for pre dental surgery and it helped with anxiety a great deal
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hopeful | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/5/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.3
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I've takn for 2 yrs, does the job but is highly addictive. Have not found a way to decrease without having increased anxiety and sleeplessness.
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VA Mom | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/3/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 1.0
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This medication was prescribed to help me get to sleep. It was useless. It said you could double the dosage if needed. Again useless. After awhile I stopped taking it all together.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/3/2008
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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SallyCoyote | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/3/2008
Condition: Involuntary Quivering
Overall rating 2.3
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I am taking chemo, and not sleeping at all on chemo nights once a week. I would lie awake for 6 hours and then sleep about an hour and a half. The chem Dr's. staff suggested this medication. I took it last night and was awake nearly all night again. I cat napped from midnight to 3:17 a.m., and then did not sleep again. The dosage says to take one, and nothing about taking two if the one doesn't do the job. I'm disappointed and will call my medical people to check into a possible alternative.
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treasure | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/2/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 2.0
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i took this medication last night, and i am still awake, been up for 36 hours now. usually my average sleep is 2-4 hours a day!
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mary | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/16/2007
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.7
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I took the medicine with an over the counter sleep aid and it caused halucinations, loss of memory, talking in my sleep and I almost ran my car off the road.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/16/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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anxiety
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jenni | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/15/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 3.7
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I took it only one time due to concern about dependence. I slept for 6 hours for the first time in about 4 years!
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bambi | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/13/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 1.0
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how long does this stay in your system
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/12/2007
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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I am a very high strung bi-polar recovering drug addict so you can imagine the anxiety I go through. Ativan has made me so calm and mellow and easier to get along with.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/11/2007
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 3.3
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makes me too tired. so much so that have to reduce the amount. However it has calmed me
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