Ativan?

[Sean117]

Alright I know no one gonna  comment but just listen and if you want to leave a comment please do. The doctor came to the house after all this time and listen to everything I had to say all in detail and at the end of all that I asked if he'll be able to refill my xanax 0.5 and uphe suggested something called Ativan 0.5. He said it was the same as xanax but last longer through out the day and it states take 3 times a day as needed for panic attacks but I've told the doctor that I had troubles with taking new pills and I understand that I have to in order on getting better and that the xanax took me awhile to get use to cause of my fear of pills and it was the only medicine I was on at the time for about 7 to 8 months of taking. Now since my new doctor put me on this I've been stressing and feeling panicky so if anyone here want to leave a comment please do so to was my mind about this ?

[Cricketk92]

Hi Sean
I am currently taking ATivan for severe anxiety while driving or even thinking about driving!  It has worked wonderfully for me!  Before I was taking it I would have panic attacks while driving which was not a very safe thing!  Like sunflowert I also find that I wake up feeling fine in the morning!  Best of luck to you!  Let us know how you are doing!

[SUNFLOWERT]

I as well have taken both Xanax and Ativan. I personally feel that the Ativan is better. I do not take it often. Only when I am having an attack coming. The biggest difference I felt in the two medications was that with Xanax, I woke up very groggy still not much calmer. Ativan I do not wake up groggy and I actually am relaxed.
I think you would benefit from trying it. IF you do not care for it than either ask to be put back on Xanax or a different one all together.
Good luck! Anxiety is frightening but you are on the right track it sounds.