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Posted by Mishal on October 15, 2007, at 20:10:27
Xanax has begun to trigger hypomania in me. So, I stopped it and take Ativan (lorazepam)
Here is my question; I have been taking 2 mg of Xanax which now I replaced with 4 mg of Ativan (lorazepam). Substitution has gone well, and I really like Ativan now much better than Klonopin or Xanax
But is it a drug which is hard to quit at this dosage? ie. 4mg daily?
Posted by tboybmx on October 15, 2007, at 20:10:28
In reply to Which is hard to withdraw? Xanax or Ativan?, posted by Mishal on October 7, 2007, at 0:17:50
> Xanax has begun to trigger hypomania in me. So, I stopped it and take Ativan (lorazepam)
>
> Here is my question; I have been taking 2 mg of Xanax which now I replaced with 4 mg of Ativan (lorazepam). Substitution has gone well, and I really like Ativan now much better than Klonopin or Xanax
>
> But is it a drug which is hard to quit at this dosage? ie. 4mg daily?
How long have you been taking Benzo's?
Posted by rvanson on October 15, 2007, at 20:10:28
In reply to Which is hard to withdraw? Xanax or Ativan?, posted by Mishal on October 7, 2007, at 0:17:50
> Xanax has begun to trigger hypomania in me. So, I stopped it and take Ativan (lorazepam)
>
> Here is my question; I have been taking 2 mg of Xanax which now I replaced with 4 mg of Ativan (lorazepam). Substitution has gone well, and I really like Ativan now much better than Klonopin or Xanax<<<<We are all different. I cant take Ativan as it affects my memory in a bad way and Xanax does not have that SE for me.
> But is it a drug which is hard to quit at this dosage? ie. 4mg daily?<<<<Which ever one you like better will be the one most difficult to come off of. Most Benzos cause dependance, but some more then others.
Klonopin is often used to get many people off of Xanax and Ativan.
Posted by saturn on October 15, 2007, at 20:10:28
In reply to Which is hard to withdraw? Xanax or Ativan?, posted by Mishal on October 7, 2007, at 0:17:50
Generally speaking, Xanax is probably considered more difficult to withdraw from due to it's shorter half life. In fact, it is has a notorious reputation for it's withdrawal symptoms.
That said, no benzo should be withdrawn or tapered without your Dr's supervision due to the risk of seizure.
Posted by Phillipa on October 15, 2007, at 20:10:28
In reply to Re: Which is hard to withdraw? Xanax or Ativan? » Mishal, posted by saturn on October 7, 2007, at 11:28:45
Are you planning on giving up all benzos in the future? If so the long acting ones are better. Phillipa
Posted by karen dee on October 15, 2007, at 20:10:28
In reply to Re: Which is hard to withdraw? Xanax or Ativan?, posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2007, at 12:33:44
here is a site that list all the different benzos and how to withdraw from them, warning though it lists all sorts of bad things that happen from long term benzo use.. it scared me a little, but I was thinking about using it to taper down but then I just did it on my own
I think it is a little biased on the information about adverse reactions, it is not information that I would say to people as being the "truth" because it comes from a website with an anti-medication emphisis.... that said I think the taper information is good.
Posted by karen dee on October 15, 2007, at 20:10:29
In reply to Re: Which is hard to withdraw? Xanax or Ativan?, posted by karen dee on October 8, 2007, at 19:03:10
ironically the side effect is memory loss and I forgot to post the link
here we go......
Posted by Phillipa on October 15, 2007, at 20:10:29
In reply to Re: duh!!, posted by karen dee on October 8, 2007, at 19:05:16
I've seen it others may have not my pdoc never heard of her. I just lower my dose as stress allows. Phillipa
Posted by bassman on October 15, 2007, at 20:11:01
In reply to , posted by on December 31, 1969, at 18:00:00
This site has been discussed so many times. My opinion is that it might be useful for the very few people that take larger and larger doses of benzos until they end up having side effects that are signficant, but are taking such high doses that it is hard to withdraw. It's good that you're cautious about benzos just because it probably indicates you'll always use them sensibly. Don't be afraid of benzos, they are a very safe med, esp. compared to some of the antidepressants and antipsychotics that are currently prescribed. And best of luck.
Posted by cactus on October 15, 2007, at 20:11:01
In reply to Which is hard to withdraw? Xanax or Ativan?, posted by Mishal on October 7, 2007, at 0:17:50
I found xanax much harder than ativan to withdraw from and valium far superior to withdraw from all benzos compared to clonazepam. Just my experience.
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