Question 1

Is lorazepam most similar to xanax (alprazolam)? i know duration is longer but is it the closest one in this class of drugs? klonopin doesn't work

Accepted Answer

Lorazepam is similar to Xanax (alprazolam) in that it has a short half life  which means it seems to work faster but doesn't last as long,   This makes these more addictive.  Klonopin and Tranxene have a longer half life which takes longer to work but lasts much longer and is still addictive but less so.

Question 2

Dr switched me from xanax (alprazolam) 1 mg qd to lorazepam 5mg bid.is it safe to take lorazepam the day after xanax (alprazolam) or should i clean out my system a day or 2?

Accepted Answer

The change has been likely done because Xanax (alprazolam) 1mg qD  wasn't covering your daily anxiety symptoms, .Is that right? My concern is that  lorazepam 5mg po BID is quite much more than what you were taking.
A better transition is starting with lorazepam 1mg po TID..

Question 3

Would it be fine to switchj from xanax (alprazolam) to lorazepam?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam) is longer-acting than ativan. Should be safe if monitored & advised by your prescribing doctor.

Question 4

Help! exactly what is the difference between xanax (alprazolam) and lorazepam?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (generic name alprazolam) and Ativan (generic name lorazepam) are both benzodiazepines, fast acting anti-anxiety meds. Although both are effective your doctor needs to know if you take one and it doesn't work or has unusual side effects. One isn't overall better than the other, and there are other meds in this same class. But remember they can build tolerance- the long term answer is therapy

Question 5

How do i know exactly what is the difference between xanax (alprazolam) and lorazepam?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam) is longer-acting benzodiazepine than lorazepam, more potent for panic attacks, more sedating.

Question 6

Is it safe to switch from xanax (alprazolam) to lorazepam?

Accepted Answer

Lorazepam is shorter acting than xanax (alprazolam). Switch is ok if advised by your doctor.

Question 7

Will medicaid pay for .05mg.ativans (lorazepam) and .05 xanaxs?

Accepted Answer

It will pay for the 0.5 mg Alprazolam and the 0.5 mg  Lorazepam since  the beginning of 2013. Best wishes.

Question 8

I need to know what is better, lorazepam or xanax (alprazolam) for public speaking?

Accepted Answer

Many people do well for performance anxiety with inderal (propranolol). Discuss it with your doctor.

Question 9

Can i take .5mg xanax (alprazolam) at 12:48am and then .5mg lorazepam at 4:13pm? pregnant 10 weeks, 27yrs old.

Accepted Answer

Ativan and xanax (alprazolam) were given a pregnancy category d rating because of problems in animal studies. These studies suggested that they may increase the risk of miscarriages and various birth defects. It is safest to consult with your treating physician.

Question 10

Are benzos (xanax, ativan, (lorazepam) etc) still as effective 2 years after the rx was filled?  it says it has "expired" but chemically i cannot see how or why

Accepted Answer

Most medications tend to deteriorate over time simply because they are to some degree chemically unstable. The longer the time, the more they have deteriorated. However, this is a generalization, and it varies to what degree it is true for any specific medication. Two years is long enough such that one cannot verify a medication's potency. Most likely at least some potency has been lost.

Lorazepam 1 mg vs xanax

Is lorazepam most similar to xanax (alprazolam)? i know duration is longer but is it the closest one in this class of drugs? klonopin doesn't work

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Dr switched me from xanax (alprazolam) 1 mg qd to lorazepam 5mg bid.is it safe to take lorazepam the day after xanax (alprazolam) or should i clean out my system a day or 2?

Would it be fine to switchj from xanax (alprazolam) to lorazepam?

Help! exactly what is the difference between xanax (alprazolam) and lorazepam?

How do i know exactly what is the difference between xanax (alprazolam) and lorazepam?

Is it safe to switch from xanax (alprazolam) to lorazepam?

Will medicaid pay for .05mg.ativans (lorazepam) and .05 xanaxs?

I need to know what is better, lorazepam or xanax (alprazolam) for public speaking?

Can i take .5mg xanax (alprazolam) at 12:48am and then .5mg lorazepam at 4:13pm? pregnant 10 weeks, 27yrs old.

Are benzos (xanax, ativan, (lorazepam) etc) still as effective 2 years after the rx was filled? it says it has "expired" but chemically i cannot see how or why

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