Increased Sedation With Lorazepam? :/
(Newest replies first)

Updated

So I was recently prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) (1mg), and took it this morning. This was the third day I had taken it. The first two times, I had no problem. It worked great. But today, I found myself unbelievably sleepy and had to leave class and come home and sleep. I never had this problem before. Granted, I had a bad night of sleep last night, but woke up fine… until I took the Ativan. Any thoughts here as to how to avoid the sleepiness that it may bring next time? Please don't say "get a better night's rest", because that is not the only reason here. But anything else is appreciated!!

4 Replies

Earliest Newest Votes
4

I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and insomnia by my psychiatrist 8 years ago. I also suffered from frequent disabling panic attacks. My psychiatrist prescribed Adivan to treat my anxiety, panic attacks and my insomnia. I have a prescription for 1 mg/prn and not to exceed 7 mg per day. what works for me is taking on average a dose of 1 mg for anxiety and or panic attacks during the day usually 1-3 times per day. I then with the advice of my psychiatrist take 3 mg for my insomnia at night. This works well for me and I get quick relief from anxiety and panic attacks with that 1 mg dose. I never feel drowsy or impaired. The 3 mg for sleep at night put me to sleep in about 20 minutes and I stay asleep for on average 8 hours. I feel fortunate to have found something that works for me, however it took working with my doctor for a while to get to this point. I'm a firm believer in working with your physician diligently to find the medication and dosages that work for you and give you relief of your symptoms.

Was this helpful? 0
3

I have tapered to no lorazapem the last few months. i was taking one mg at night for 10 years. It has been an insomnia nightmare. I tapered gradually, self-induced as I really want off this medicine. I wake up and cannot return to sleep several times a night. Finally I go sit in an easy chair and it helps sleep most times. I think this class of drugs is one of the hardest to shake. I can only hope my sleep improves, in time. I am trying chamomile tea tonight to help.

Was this helpful? 1
2

Another alternative is to try taking it at night, when you're going to bed, rather than taking it in the morning. That way the worse of the drowsiness it causes will happen when you need to sleep and be worn off during the day, when you need to be awake.

Learn more Lorazepam details here.

Is there a specific reason you were given to take it in the morning?

Was this helpful? 0
1

I can't take Lorazepam because it snows me & makes me so so tired. But I would suggest you break it in half. You can always take the other half anytime if you need it.

Was this helpful? 1

More Discussions:

Lorazepam with same fillers as MYLAN

I am very sensitive to fillers and have just learned that "MYLAN" has discontinued it's Lorazepam. I cannot ...

21 REPLIES
Increased BP with Twynsta 80/10

I am taking Twynsta 80/10 and my BP has been 120/80 for some time, but recently, I found that it increased to 140 over 1...

1 REPLY
Lorazepam Given without checking med list for interactions by hospitals and doctors.

Diagnosed triple negative inflammatory breast cancer 9-17-12. Been taking 2 antidepressants since the 80s. No one looked...

4 REPLIES
Lorazepam 1 Mg does this pill with nervous chewing lips

denstist chewing inside lips do to nervousnes can I take Lorazepam I did 4tes ago when Husband passed on was a big help ...

1 REPLY
Taking Hydro 10s With Lorazepam 2mg And Topiramate 300mg Serequel 200mg

I am taking hydro 10's for a broken ankle, from a car wreck. Take Lorazepam 2mg for anxiety.Also take Topomax for my...

1 REPLY
experienced increased potassium with Multaq?

Atere 3 months of Multaq, I began to run dangerously high potassium levels, not low! Any other similar experiences? ## I...

3 REPLIES
who makes the lorazepam white with fancy v on one side and 4009 other

lorazepam 2mg with a fancy v on one side and 4009 on the other. about twice as large as previously prescribed tablets. #...

1 REPLY
Taking Hyoscyamine Sulfate 125 Mg With Lorazepam 1mg

is it safe to take hyoscyamine sulfate 125 mg with lorazepam? ## I didn't find any interactions or problems listed b...

1 REPLY
What is the manufacturer of the lorazepam with a "v"?

I've been taking the form of lorazepam identified by a "v" on one side and "4008" on the other for y...

1 REPLY
Increased cost of Fioricet?

Has anyone else noticed a drastically increased cost of generic Fioricet in the last month or so? My last rx on 4/1 was ...

26 REPLIES