Posted by Fred23 on June 30, 2004, at 17:57:41
In reply to Re: how effecitive is Ativan?, posted by paulbwell on June 30, 2004, at 4:15:10
> When I first used Xanax I had the same reaction you describe, would feel great for 4 or so hrs,then had a hangover-like feeling,
Did you use name brand or generic? The short half-life you describe seems to be a sign of a poor quality generic.
> I am keen to try Ativan, for my severe anxiety condition, however everytime I have suggested it, he wont go there,
As I've been posting all over here, go with the name brand.
In the "literature" Ativan is regarded as almost as "bad" as Xanax as it is also a fast-acting short half-life benzo that is many times more potent as Valium.
But, I do find Ativan "gentler" than Xanax, therefore preferable.
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