My doc prescribed ativan. Felt it may relax my stomach and reduce belching. I am on the smallest dose and feel like a zombie. This is a hangover effect since I took the drug last night. Anyone have any experience with this med and its side effects? I appreciate any responses.Pete
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·Hi Pete,Yes, I have taken ativan for years.You do get used to it and that "hang-over"feeling does go away the more timeyour body gets accustomed to the drug.I don't take it any more but I do havea bottle of ativan ALWAYS in my pursefor emergencies.Actually I'm on klonopin now...a longer acting benzo.Ativan is shorter acting.Hold tight Pete...you'll feel better soon!
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p.s. I used to take those tiny .5 mg pills and cut them in half. That might help you to start off at a much lower dose.
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Hi Pete, I take ativan only as needed which ends up being 1-2 times a week. I, too, break a pill in half. It does make me feel drugged but I don't mind the feeling. It feels like a calm feeling compared to how I usually am. Some people don't like it. Everyone's different. Maybe you could try something else.------------------C-Type IBS (slow motility)
Hi Pete, I take ativan only as needed which ends up being 1-2 times a week. I, too, break a pill in half. It does make me feel drugged but I don't mind the feeling. It feels like a calm feeling compared to how I usually am. Some people don't like it. Everyone's different. Maybe you could try something else.------------------C-Type IBS (slow motility)
Even though you feel calmer/drugged, keep an eye on how you are functioning in your work, relationships,etc. My experience with Ativan was very bad.Some people find it helpful. For short-term help with the stress part of ibs,if you doctor permits it, a low dose of a mild sedative, or even two over the counter benadryl, before bed can make a big difference in how you feel the next day.Hope you find what you need. Longterm, CBT might be better for the stress aspect though. (just my two cents).
Even though you feel calmer/drugged, keep an eye on how you are functioning in your work, relationships,etc. My experience with Ativan was very bad.Some people find it helpful. For short-term help with the stress part of ibs,if you doctor permits it, a low dose of a mild sedative, or even two over the counter benadryl, before bed can make a big difference in how you feel the next day.Hope you find what you need. Longterm, CBT might be better for the stress aspect though. (just my two cents).
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Ativan was prescribed for my IBS nerves, interestingly enuf, it also helps with my delayed gastric emptying "nausea" to a degree. Its very relaxing at the 1.0mg dosage (Ive graduated from the .5mg
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) which I take a few times a week over the past month. I understand the "zombie'ish" side effect, hence, the .5mg provides me w/minimally adequate effects (wo feeling like a zombie) My body has adjusted to the .5mg dose in just a few weeks. Concerned with long term consumption, esp at 1mg dose, I will do so sparingly and cautiously. Tho I am a little scared because I am able to drive while on 1mg. Pete, Q? for u & the others, is Ativan at the dosage you take effective in treating your symptoms? & are you able to function daily (work, drive etc...) while on this medication?Take Care everyone
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Ativan was prescribed for my IBS nerves, interestingly enuf, it also helps with my delayed gastric emptying "nausea" to a degree. Its very relaxing at the 1.0mg dosage (Ive graduated from the .5mg
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) which I take a few times a week over the past month. I understand the "zombie'ish" side effect, hence, the .5mg provides me w/minimally adequate effects (wo feeling like a zombie) My body has adjusted to the .5mg dose in just a few weeks. Concerned with long term consumption, esp at 1mg dose, I will do so sparingly and cautiously. Tho I am a little scared because I am able to drive while on 1mg. Pete, Q? for u & the others, is Ativan at the dosage you take effective in treating your symptoms? & are you able to function daily (work, drive etc...) while on this medication?Take Care everyone
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·HI Pete,Who prescribed the meds? Was it Cedar Sinai? Was it primarily for the IBS or from anxiety?
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·HI Pete,Who prescribed the meds? Was it Cedar Sinai? Was it primarily for the IBS or from anxiety?
Hi PeteI have been on attivan for years, primarily due to insomnia. What I have noticed with my IBS-C/D is that I am relaxed in general, so I don't worry about being sick. Unfortunately this medication is very addicting mentaly. You become very used to not worrying about being sick. You might want to thinl abot a medication called amitryptaline (SP)?. My GI had put me on it a couple of years ago and it really helped with my IBS. Good Luck.Ces
Hi PeteI have been on attivan for years, primarily due to insomnia. What I have noticed with my IBS-C/D is that I am relaxed in general, so I don't worry about being sick. Unfortunately this medication is very addicting mentaly. You become very used to not worrying about being sick. You might want to thinl abot a medication called amitryptaline (SP)?. My GI had put me on it a couple of years ago and it really helped with my IBS. Good Luck.Ces
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