Posted by SandyWeb on August 15, 2006, at 15:08:55
In reply to ativan (lorazepam) dosages, posted by nickguy on August 14, 2006, at 8:59:11
Hi Nickguy,
I've bounced around between Klonopin (longer-lasting) and Ativan (shorter-lasting). But I've come to find that even though the Ativan means dosing more times during the day, I find it to be a much better benzo than the Klonopin.
When I have things to do in the morning (such as going to the store, riding the bus, interacting with people), I'll start out with 6mg. That dose gives me the quality of life that I need to function. If I only take 4mg, I'm just on the border of being nervous, and I certainly couldn't get on a bus all by myself.
Anyways, depending on my day, my Ativan dose can range from 6mg to start and then 4mg every few hours...usually for a total of 14-18mg per day (again, depending on the stressors for each particular day).
The dose may be high, but I'd rather LIVE a life rather than sit at home scared to pick up the phone.
Hoping you all the best!
Sandy
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