Posted by yxibow on November 4, 2006, at 2:18:58
In reply to Lorazepam occasional use question, posted by jules354 on November 3, 2006, at 21:45:40
> I just got a prescription for 0.5mg of Lorazepam for occasional use w/ panic & anxiety. I'm not taking it every day, just once in a while when needed. I've never taken medication for anxiety before, and, well, I'm a little anxious about it. Is there anything I should keep in mind or be careful of or keep an eye out for?
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> Thanks for any advice.
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> take care,
> jules
.5mg of Ativan is a very small dose. You are prescribed it as "PRN" (pro re nata), as necessary. The worry over such a small dose would completely obliterate its purpose.If you take this like once or twice a week or however you would have very few problems. If you've never taken a benzodiazepine in your life, you will probably feel that transmitter activated since you haven't taken it before and it might seem euphoric once.
Beyond that, its just for your anxiety. The usual precautions, watch your driving, etc., but at that dose I can't really think it would impair much of anything.
At least my 2c anyhow
-- Jay
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