Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

$44 video appointments available today with a membership as low as $15/month

Book a Video Appointment
MA
A 70-year-old male asked:

On 1.0 ativan at pm 20+ years. anxiety and sleep. never had to increase or fill early. have had cancer 2x . thru this time. feel great. sleep ok. exercise regularly. still work full time. hbp only other meds. any harm to continue with 1.0 ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sewa Legha
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Ativan(1.0 mg) has no serious side effects in younger patients. But once you get into your 70s, there is increased risk of Falls. I would discuss this issue with your PCP to determine the safety of taking Ativan as you grow older. Perhaps the dose can be reduced especially if you have any balance problems. There is risk of withdrawal from Ativan, so the dose reduction has to be done cautiously
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
Reviewed Dec 15, 2021
Thank
Dr. Bennett Machanic
Dr. Bennett Machanic agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A 48-year-old male asked:
Can I safely use Ambien for sleep, then Xanax (alprazolam) during the day for anxiety? Can I safely switch between Xanax (alprazolam) or Ativan If I find one works better?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 58-year-old male asked:
Was given 50MG of Zoloft daily and 1MG of Ativan at night to help with anxiety related sleep problems. Been taking Ativan as needed since January 2023 but in April been needing it nightly it really helps when Zoloft kicks in will I still need Ativan?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 24-year-old male asked:
Not been sleeping so well the past few nights, making my anxiety worse and every time I stand up I get dizzy. Tried taking my ativan (lorazepam) and helped a litt?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 30-year-old female asked:
Hi, I suffer from anxiety , I do not fall asleep, I try to sleep but it's difficult, every night I eventually fall asleep but my brain stays active during my sleep,I take ativan(works for anxiety & stilnox (doesn't help) . Please advise?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 26-year-old female asked:
Last dec. I felt a vibrating in my chest & was put on ativan (lorazepam) for anxiety. Now it's in my head, is still constant/intense with citalopram (& trazodone to sleep). Also a bit dizzy. What could this be?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Last updated Dec 15, 2021

Found in:

Cancer›Premature birth›Anxiety

People also asked

Asking for step-daughter) Can sniffing a stuffed animal (toy) for years cause (28 yr old with anxiety smells her bears ears to sleep for comfort. Taking anxiety meds/ attends therapy ) cause harm? Cancers, sinus issues, more mental health issues?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Taking zopiclone 7.5 mg to sleep, can I then take .5mg ativan (lorazepam) in the morning before going to work ( to prevent anxiety at work) , question is will I be too sleepy? ( i am a petite woman, also not taking these meds regularly, just having diffic
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Took 3mg Lunesta at 3:30 pm and my doctor told me stop taking it bc shes prescribing me Ativan and tramadol for my anxiety and panic attacks at night since I cant sleep. Is it safe for me to take the combo after 8pm?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Been dealing with anxiety bad for about 3-4 weeks appitetes lessened been on ativan .50 and paxil 10 lost 10lbs meds and anxiety or cancer worry?
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in
Been on Zoloft for anxiety for about 11 days My issue is having trouble with sleep racing thoughts. Have 1MG of Ativan prescribed by Dr to take 1 nightly before bed and it does work. How long can I take Ativan? My Dr says just take 1 and I will be ok?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Member App

Get the member app

Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link
Continue on web
Provider App

Get the doctor app

Play Store Doctor LinkApp Store Doctor Link
Continue on web
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.