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Posted by linnie on May 20, 2004, at 15:51:01
Is it safe to occasionally take lorazapam for anxiety while you are on lexapro 10mgs?
Posted by Impermanence on May 20, 2004, at 17:04:45
In reply to Lexapro and lorazapam, posted by linnie on May 20, 2004, at 15:51:01
Yes it's safe to take lorazepam with Lexapro, I take bromazepam every day with Lexapro.
Posted by bride2be on May 20, 2004, at 19:19:57
i know alot of people that take zanax with lex too
Posted by linnie on May 21, 2004, at 8:31:01
In reply to Re: Lexapro and lorazapam, posted by Impermanence on May 20, 2004, at 17:04:45
> Yes it's safe to take lorazepam with Lexapro, I take bromazepam every day with Lexapro.
Thanks for the reply. What is bromazepam?
Posted by Impermanence on May 21, 2004, at 14:30:28
In reply to Re: Lexapro and lorazapam, posted by linnie on May 21, 2004, at 8:31:01
Bromazepam is a benzodiazepine as lorazepam is, different half lifes and potency but the same drug from the same family.
Posted by Impermanence on May 21, 2004, at 15:43:11
In reply to lex and other stuff, posted by bride2be on May 20, 2004, at 19:19:57
Thats alprazolam linnie, another benzo, quick acting, potent with a very short half life.
Posted by Tony P on May 25, 2004, at 5:18:27
In reply to Re: lex and other stuff, posted by Impermanence on May 21, 2004, at 15:43:11
Lorazepam is generally considered a higher risk (of tolerance & addiction) than longer acting benzos such as clonazepam. The latter is most often used to reduce side effects of A/Ds, judging from the postings here. On the other hand, lorazepam may give you more overall benefit - clonazepam for me has a kind of dulling effect, while lorazepam was almost like an anti-depressant in itself.
Watch out for the usual danger signals - looking forward to your next dose, dose escalation on your own, etc.
Tony P
Posted by shadyut on May 28, 2004, at 1:06:57
In reply to Re: lex and other stuff, posted by Impermanence on May 21, 2004, at 15:43:11
You seem like a bright guy. I've taken Lexapro for about 4 months now and it hasn't done shit for me. And it takes forever to bust a nut. (which can be a good thing, but not lately for me) BTW- I drink everyday, is this what's F-ing up the medication????
Posted by linnie on May 28, 2004, at 11:30:10
In reply to Re: lex and other stuff Impermanence, posted by shadyut on May 28, 2004, at 1:06:57
> You seem like a bright guy. I've taken Lexapro for about 4 months now and it hasn't done shit for me. And it takes forever to bust a nut. (which can be a good thing, but not lately for me) BTW- I drink everyday, is this what's F-ing up the medication????
Yup... Alcohol does a number on you when taking lex AND increased anxiety... I have found out the hard way that I cannot drink every day and when I do, I have to limit it to 1 (the best) or 2 at the very most. Luckily I realized this before I upped my dose. I went to 15 mgs but not I am back on 10 and ok if I watch the alcohol.
Posted by Impermanence on May 29, 2004, at 16:38:52
In reply to Re: lex and other stuff Impermanence, posted by shadyut on May 28, 2004, at 1:06:57
Drinking is always a bad thing when you have psychological problems. I drink every few days (get drunk, every few days) and I don't think it has any effect on my Lexapro intake.. Ssri's like all antidepressants can only help you, they will never make you "better", thats up to you at the end of the day... work with the pills, take care of yourself and keep off the drugs.. Good luck xxx
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