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I take 2 1mg tablets of ativan every night. I have a sleep dissorder. I am allowed u a day as needed. Sometimes during day I take 1 to 2 . Mom has dementia and its stressful. My doc said my drug test was all negative and said in front of staff I am selling drugs. I took another urine test. Negative. I took a blood test. Negative. I've been on same dose since 2006. This doc is trying to ruin me. Small town and I njust graduated with criminal justice. Degree and trying to get in law enforcement. How could it not be in blood?

I have some very small pills marked 57 on one side and on the other side a greek fish symbol with a line underneath it facing downward. Are these lorazapam? ## swall round white pill with an R on one side and the number 57 on the other side ## Yes, this tablet contains 0.5mgs of Lorazepam, it is a generic for Ativan, this is a benzodiazepine that's most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. This medication has the potential to be habit forming and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Learn more Lorazepam details here. Are there any comments or questions? Is there anything I can help with?

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## Ativan contains the active ingredient Lorazepam, it is a benzodiazepine that's most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. This medication has the potential to be habit forming and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. You can learn more Ativan details here. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with?

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mood stabilizer ## Ativan contains the active ingredient Lorazepam, it is a Benzodiazepine that's most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. Learn more Ativan details here. It does carry the risk of being habit forming and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with?

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anti-psychotic? ## I think this may have been asking about Ativan, which is a Benzodiazepine that contains the active ingredient Lorazepam and no, it is not an antipsychotic, it is most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. It does have the potential to be habit forming and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Learn more Lorazepam details here. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I took 7mg of ativan (lorazapam) over a 3 day period, the last day I took any was the 2february 26 or 27th.this is the first time I've used it in over a year I weigh about 125 and I am 5'3 my metabolism is reasonable and I'm 26. I have a urine screen for my doctor on the 12 of March. Will I be clean by then?

adivent ## My daughter's physician presecribed 4X the normal dose to my daughter for her anxiety disorder for 5 years in spite of her telling him that she is to have nothing addictive. She took herself off gradually when she learned of its addictive contraindications. Now she has become very ill and now has symptoms of ensephilitis. I want to know more about permanent damage and how much danger that she might be in and how to control her symptoms now that involve siezures and migrane headaches. ## I believe the medication being referred to was Ativan, which contains the active ingredient Lorazepam, it is a Benzodiazepine that's used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. And yes, it can be habit forming, as well as cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irr...

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i have recently been prescribed ativan which seems to help some,but i am wondering if xanax would work better ## they are roughly equivalent, but Xanax hits the nervous system faster, and gets out of you system faster. Both good for panic, crappy for sleep, wouldn't use either for persistant symptoms of anxiety. ## Just to add some further information.... A lot of it can also depend on the individual involved, one may not work for them, while another might, so sometimes it's really just a matter of trial and error to see which medication works for you. I'm going to include the link for information on them, in case anyone else is looking for more details and wants to know which ones are available. You can learn more Benzodiazepine details here. Are there any questions or comm...

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I am taking lonazep 1mg and ativan 1mg at night. what are all the side effects. i am getting sleep. ## Why are you taking both? Lonazep contains Clonazepam and Ativan contains Lorazepam, they are both Benzodiazepines that are used to treat the same conditions. Learn more Lonazep details here. Learn more Ativan details here. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and sedation. However, doubling up on them is usually not advised. Did your doctor prescribe them both?

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I found this under my bed. Could this be a generic Ativan? ## Based on the description provided, I can confirm your pill to be Lorazepam (2 mg) - generic Ativan. Manufacturer: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 63304-0774 Learn More: Lorazepam Details I hope this helps!

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doctor that will prescribe ativan for a heroin abuser to quit ## You forgot to state what area you are in and that would likely get you more responses. Additionally, most private doctors will not treat addiction in such a manner, especially Heroin, since both it and the withdrawals from it can be very dangerous. Have you looked into treatment with Suboxone? Learn more Suboxone details here. ## I have been taking Ativan for 15 years I live in Bloomfield Hills Michigan my doctor retired now my new doctor doesnt want to continue my prescription what doctor will help me now?

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My friend was released from detox hospital. And stil has problems sleeping due to anxiety. Beth 602{edited for privacy} ## Hi bertha, Sorry to hear about what's going on with your friend's anxiety. The medication your inquiring about called Ativan (Lorazepam) is in fact used to relieve anxiety. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow for relaxation. I don't know what types of reviews are out there for this medication, but I'd probably suggest playing it safe and going the natural route. Reason being is that this drug is addictive and based on your description, it sounds to me like your friend may still be recovering from addictive medications. Another trip to detox hospital doesn't seem like it would be in his or her best interest. Has your friend consider...

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I have to have a MRI and have a couple of pills left from my last MRI from 3 years ago can I still use them ## Hi Barb, There's actually a lot of conflicting information around the topic of expired medication, but according to a Harvard Medical School family health article, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to taking medications even up to 15 years beyond their expiration date. This conclusion was based upon a study conducted at the request of the US military due to stockpiles of expensive drugs they could otherwise need to replace every few years. The conclusion was that 90% of those drugs remained effective 10 - 15 years after the expiration date. But the question is whether or not the drug you have happens to be one of these drugs from...

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round white w on one side and on the other side has a number 1 on it ## I can't definitively say for sure, but based on others who have a white tablet imprinted with W on one side and 1 on the other, these are said to be identified as 1mg Ativan (Lorazepam) tablets, distributed by Sigma Pharmaceuticals in Australia. Learn More: Lorazepam Details Whereabouts did you obtain this pill from?

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small white round pill with watson on 1 side and 241t on the other ## Im pretty sure the reason u have not gotten a reply is because u have wrote the wrong information. Ur last letter u wrote 't' it is not 't' it is the number 1. So ur ans 2 if question is the pill is ativan 1mg. U can Google it. Im a medic and have used this site numerous times and it has become a life saver several times, LITERALLY. SO GOOD LUCK

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My husband mixed some of his pills and i am not sure which is 0.5 ativan and which one may be atenenol, although one is slightly larger that the other ## Is it possible that you're looking at it upside down and the marking is M 321? If I flip the image, it does look like 125 upside down and, if that is the case, then it's the 0.5mg Lorazepam tablet, a generic for Ativan. Learn more Ativan details here. ## I was looking at it upside down , Thanks for the clarification. ## smll round white pil with the letter M on one side and the numbers 757 o the other side. ## small round white pill with the letter M on one side and the numbers 757 on the other side.

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My 18 yr old sister told me she altered a prescription her psychiatrist gave her for Ativan for a higher dose. I told our mother, a retired nurse, who told me NY just a few yrs ago started some sort of tracking system to find these types of things & prosecute them, so she could get caught. My mom found a Rehab in another state for her to get help, but now we're worried the cops will be coming for her.With these programs, how long a time frame does she have before they catch up to her?

I have been prescribed Cilift 20mg by my doctor to treat my anxiety that i get. I get sweaty hand and feet, heart pulpotations, sometimes a pain in my chest. I cannot eat properly, i vomit if i try to. I have also been given Ativan 1mg to use to calm me down. Could someone please explain to me if Cilift will work for my anxiety, as i have hear of the natural product 5 HTP that works the same, but with no side effects. I am really confused and scared, please could someone advise? ## First off, everything carries the risk of causing side effects, even natural over the counter products. They can be just as potent and problematic as prescription drugs. That said....Cilift contains the active ingredient Citalopram, it is an antidepressant and it can also help with anxiety, but the only way t...

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My Ativan is not showing up in a drug screen. I'm takin at least 2nd per day? ## Do you take anything else? Do you exercise a lot or drink a lot of fluids? There are many things that can affect the concentrations of it and whether or not the levels will be detectable. Learn more Ativan details here. Did your doctor have any ideas?

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I took 1 mg of Ativan around 5:30pm the day before my urine and blood test with fasting. Will it show in the blood and urine sample? Please advise. ## Ativan contains the active ingredient Lorazepam, it is a Benzodiazepine and these can be detectable in urine for up to 6 weeks after taking them. However, there is no hard and fast rule, because the time frame will vary, depending on your individual metabolism, overall health, activity levels, fluid intake and many other factors. If you have a prescription for it, then you just need to inform them of this, when you go in for testing. ## I took only 1 Ativan. I never take them. I have a job interview that will require a drug test. I am completely sober and I don't do any drugs or drink!! I had a very scary moment and needed to take som...

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