[Kris]

A few years ago I was on Ativan for anxiety and I liked it very much. It did not make me tired which was great. I was thinking about going back on it to also help with my anxiety induced IBS. The last time I was on it it was prescribed to me by a psychiatrist. Does anyone know if my primary doctor can prescribe this to me?? I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

 

[squeaker]

Yes your family doctor can prescribe Ativan (lorazepam) for you, you do not need to see a psychiatrist. Good luck and take good care!

 

[AlmostFamous]

Mine was prescribed my GI doctor

 

[Kris]

Thank you both for your answers

 

[christywisty]

Your general practitioner or family doctor can prescribe Ativan for you. My doctor prescribes it as a sedative when I am in a great deal of pain because narcotic pain killers make me so sick. Ativan is also used to control nausea in chemo patients.