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Posted by adamie on December 3, 2001, at 17:25:51

In reply to Re: Ativan, more effect over time? » adamie, posted by IsoM on December 3, 2001, at 17:12:12

what meds are better long term for anxiety?

> Ativan is the brand name for a sublingual benzodiazepine, in other words, a tranquiliser. Benzodiapzepines have the tendency for people to develop tolerance to them & find they need to increase the dosage to get the same effect, especially if they're used frequently or regularly. There's a strong tendency for addiction to develop too. This is why doctors prefer to give them only for short-term use or to take occasionally as needed.
>
> If used properly, they can be very helpful for short-term anxiety problems but as a long-term help in controlling anxiety, there's better & less addictive meds. Some people who are depressed do find it helps their depression, but generally benzodiazepines aren't recommended for SEVERE depression. Even if it hasn't bothered you with a dose or two, it's not guaranteed not to be a problem with continued use.
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> (RE: following message)
> > hi. this med which is for anxiety and sleep... does it have more effect the longer you take it such as anti depressants or do you feel the full effect after just one dose since this med is "take when required"?
> >
> > i am just worried about the med possibly making my depression worse just like many meds I have tried. if it doesn't make me worse the first times i took it then surely it cant make me worse later on right?
> >
> > i am not sure but maybe it is helping with my mind torture a bit. hard to tell.
> >
> > I am also taking zoloft and risperdal.


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