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Posted by vic80 on May 7, 2010, at 13:20:59
I am on ativan thrice daily - 0.5, 0.5, 1mg, since past 10 days
Tapering Lex - now down to 10 mg from 12.5I have begun to notice that the sedative effects are wearing down a bit, though the anxiolytic effects are as good as day one.
I notice that the lorazepam makes me calm through out its course of action, but I have been noticing a sense of dread and impending doom, unreal spaced out too...
I must say as an axiolytic lorazepam has helped me deal with lexapro's withdrawal effect (quick taper)...
Wonder if the unreal feelings should be attributed to lorazepam's paradoxical reactions or is it just lex withdrawal...?
Posted by vic80 on May 7, 2010, at 13:23:21
In reply to Lorazepam tolerance, posted by vic80 on May 7, 2010, at 13:20:59
I forgot to mention that I am beginning to notice that since a day or 2, the 0.5 mg doesnt seem to be cutting much with me, has the benzo tolerance set in? could it set in , in just 10-12 days as 2mg total dose daily..?
Posted by manic666 on May 7, 2010, at 13:53:12
In reply to About the tolerance bit, posted by vic80 on May 7, 2010, at 13:23:21
2mg a day after 10 days //you body is well used to it now an wants a loz boost// you can do it but your heading for trouble//if you are not in bits start to loose the loz //in 2 months an your still on 2mg i bet you get withdrawl bad as you come off//read my old posts an that will scare you sh*tl*ss about ativan or loz addiction
Posted by Phillipa on May 7, 2010, at 13:57:19
In reply to Re: About the tolerance bit, posted by manic666 on May 7, 2010, at 13:53:12
I feel your're just getting used to the lorazepam and the side effects of tiredness are leaving. A good thing. As you say you are still relaxed. Phillipa
Posted by manic666 on May 7, 2010, at 14:34:50
In reply to Re: About the tolerance bit, posted by Phillipa on May 7, 2010, at 13:57:19
you dont get used to loz it gets used to you/if you read the thread it says he is getting feeling,s of doom an gloom when the sedative side wears off//a classic case of your body wanting more.// i no you like to contradict my posts but dont put the thread poster in danger of addiction with answers like your just getting used to it after 10 days// its dangerous info
Posted by ed_uk2010 on May 7, 2010, at 15:55:54
In reply to Lorazepam tolerance, posted by vic80 on May 7, 2010, at 13:20:59
It sounds like you're taking lorazepam in order to help you taper off Lexapro. This is unusual. Lorazepam has a much greater potential for dependence than Lexapro. When Lexapro is tapered sufficiently slowly, additional medication to treat withdrawal symptoms is not generally necessary.
Posted by manic666 on May 8, 2010, at 4:43:50
In reply to Re: Lorazepam tolerance, posted by ed_uk2010 on May 7, 2010, at 15:55:54
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