Lorazapam

[Time_2_drink]

After a telephone consult with the Doctor yesterday I've Been given Lorazapam. 1mg. Only have to take .5mg as and when needed and I've only Been given 7 Tablets and have been told will not be getting more charming although i know I need to take them now. I want to make sure I have them to go away. Catch 22situation dammed if I do dammed if I don't has anyone been given them in this situation have they helped even the point 0.5 that I been given. Can't see me getting away if I can't even make it downstairs. Son and grandson here to see me. Just don't know what to do. Looking forward to hearing your experience of them .

[stone-UK]

Hi

I take half tablet twice day, advised if needed take three.

I receive a 28 day pack. On repeat.

It works for me,

[Time_2_drink in reply to stone-UK]

Thanks stone. Like I said would only give me 7 tablets and told to just take half a day not sure that will work I want to try and keep them for going away do they kick in. Quickly

[Samjeff]

What are you having Lorazepam for I had that dose for anxiety and sleep probs made me feel like a zombie for 24 hrs. Sam

[Time_2_drink in reply to Samjeff]

Have Been given them for anxiety also told Doctor I have sleep problems but not intrested told only to take half a day Margaret

[Samjeff in reply to Time_2_drink]

Ok Margaret I understand . They didn't suit me at all but others have no problems with them Sam x

[Time_2_drink]

That's ok Sam hope they work for me maybe I should try half before I go to see how I am x

[jojo29]

I take 2mg diazepam but am only given ten,I don't take them regularly but like to know I have them

Just in case of panic attacks.but docs will only prescribe them once a year I have to practically beg

For prescription.

Wishing you well, jojo

[Time_2_drink]

That's more than mine will do I think it's the luck of the draw isn't it some people get them on repeat if they work why not nothing worse than knowing something could be done to help you but being refused .I don't know why she would only give me 7 and said only to take half 0.5. When needed no more than one a day also wish they could have a taste of what we are going through then maybe they would relent. Take carev

[Hidden]

The problem with lorazapam is that they are highly addictive, in a very short time.

[Time_2_drink in reply to Hidden]

That is why doctor only told me to take 0.5mg I think but can't go on the way things are .

[undine]

I have had a packet of them (12) for nearly a year and have not taken one yet - since learning to focus on out breath when anxious, and relaxing shoulders, plus using the nasal spray to cut down on infections I feel they are an 'evil' best not touched for the moment, that is not to say there may well come a time when I do need them - but not just yet - maybe just having them available as a last resort may help, think psychologically I sort of think when anxious - am I anxious enough to use them or could I just get through this one without them (same with the morphine I have, which I rarely use) - hope that makes sense - good luck whatever xx

[Time_2_drink]

I wish I could be like you but I find it difficult to control my Breathing have tried breathing techniques but so far have had no joy in managing them wish I could anxiety seems to have escalated since I came out of hospital seem to have taken 3 steps Back over xx

[hallentine47]

Following a 19 day stay in Intensive care after pneumonia and respiratory failure and a few weeks in Hospital 18 months ago I started experiencing panic attacks during recovery. .5 mg most evenings have made a world of difference. Only rarely have I felt the need to use 1 mg.

I had tried all the therapies and exercises but Lorazapam has made all the difference.

[Time_2_drink in reply to hallentine47]

Thanks I'm glad that they have worked for you I'm just concerned that when I have used them and God willing they work I will be back to square one because the doctor is adamant I will get no more the 7 I've been given is it .Have you ever taken them on the morning because I will need to take it then to go away

[hallentine47]

I have to admit that I would be alarmed if I was denied further supply. I sound like an addict yet I have stayed with half mg for months with the very rare exception of taking one mg and have not been tempted to increase the dose which an addiction would demand. I have taken it in the morning many times but generally late evening. I think you need to ask your Doctor for an on going prescription if they help you. We need all the help we can get with this illness.

[Time_2_drink]

The Doctor who as loathe to give me any at first the district rapid response nurse telephoned the surgery to see if I could have a home visit or telephone consult she said she thought they would be beneficial to me .The Doctor Definitley said 7 no more Said that they are highly addictive. In the great scheme of things don't think that matters like you I would not abuse them and would certainly feel calmer if I knew there was something to help should I need it isn't it strange how doctors differ in prescribing medication .