Posted by RWF on October 3, 2005, at 11:13:35
So here is my dilemma… I have been on Ativan for almost five years now.
I started at 1 milligram twice a day, and then went to 0.5 milligrams three times a day, then eventually back to 1 milligram twice a day with a 0.5 milligram here or there.
I have been experiencing memory loss, depression, depersonalization, and when I try to stop I feel really, really weird. Almost out of control.
The reason I tried to stop was because I started to have panic attacks while taking 1 milligram of Ativan. Even though it is supposed to do the exact opposite.
My PDoc wants me to take Klonopin wafers 0.5 milligrams twice a day, but it doesn’t seem to do the trick. I still get panicky.
Can anyone explain this to me or am I just going crazy? I can’t seem to get off of the benzos, but I REFUSE to try any antidepressants because of the stigma surrounding them and because of the side effects.
What should I do besides end it all!
Thanks guys.
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