05-19-2016, 10:32 PM
Jasper - thanks for stopping by! I just want to contribute what I know and maybe help some people. Small things in life and all of that haha
Charon - I was actually planning on contacting you since I hadn't heard whether or not this thread was alright but I'm glad you've decided to let it stick! Thanks!
Bio - Ativan is probably best compared to Xanax in terms of onset time and duration. Aside from that, both are obviously anxiolytics. In the strictest comparison, though, the similarities essentially end there. Example: I have severe agoraphobia. I take Xanax for it. Ativan doesn't work with agoraphobia at all. There are many different indications for Ativan. It can be just an anxiolytic. It can be used before small surgical procedures. Alcohol DTs. Seizures (now that I think about it it's actually kind of a short acting, fast onset Klonopin as much as it is similar to Xanax).
Anyway, my experience is limited here. I have paradoxical side effect problems with lorazepam. Increased anxiety, confusion, rage, violent outbursts. I can tell you that if you're experiencing hallucinations from lorazepam or any other benzo, you need to get to the ER immediately. That's a sign of a SEVERE adverse reaction or interaction. As usual with benzos, other CNS depressants and some oddball things can cause severe interactions so if you're hoping for hallucinations you're either going to be disappointed or in the hospital. If you're not and that was your concern, you're in luck; that kind of adverse reaction is far less than 1 incident per 1000 people.
Charon - I was actually planning on contacting you since I hadn't heard whether or not this thread was alright but I'm glad you've decided to let it stick! Thanks!
Bio - Ativan is probably best compared to Xanax in terms of onset time and duration. Aside from that, both are obviously anxiolytics. In the strictest comparison, though, the similarities essentially end there. Example: I have severe agoraphobia. I take Xanax for it. Ativan doesn't work with agoraphobia at all. There are many different indications for Ativan. It can be just an anxiolytic. It can be used before small surgical procedures. Alcohol DTs. Seizures (now that I think about it it's actually kind of a short acting, fast onset Klonopin as much as it is similar to Xanax).
Anyway, my experience is limited here. I have paradoxical side effect problems with lorazepam. Increased anxiety, confusion, rage, violent outbursts. I can tell you that if you're experiencing hallucinations from lorazepam or any other benzo, you need to get to the ER immediately. That's a sign of a SEVERE adverse reaction or interaction. As usual with benzos, other CNS depressants and some oddball things can cause severe interactions so if you're hoping for hallucinations you're either going to be disappointed or in the hospital. If you're not and that was your concern, you're in luck; that kind of adverse reaction is far less than 1 incident per 1000 people.