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Ativan And Effexor Interactions

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Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi MD

for about 3 months I have been taking Ativan and Melatonin to help with effexor-related (and possibly from my lamictal ) sleep problems. I take 1mg ativan at night just for sleep but have been taking ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Shubham Mehta MD

I am on Effexor 300 mg daily and Ativan 3 mg daily at night for sleep. The ativan does not seem to be working lately helping me fall asleep but I have gone without before and it is not a pleasant ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shubham Mehta ( Psychiatrist)
Dr.  Neeraj Kumar MD

because then we moved I am on the following prescriptions for mental health 1. Ativan 0.5 mg I take half of a half 2. Gabapentin 3 a day 100 mg 3. Lamictal 100mg one aday 4, Effexor 75 mg I am retired for ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Neeraj Kumar ( Neurologist)
Dr.     Alexander H. Sheppe MD

I have tapered Effexor XR d/t akithisia. Was on med for 5 weeks and ended up at 187.5. Most recently, I did 75 x 2 days then 37.5 x 2 days. My MD is doing a 3 day wash. I'm on day 2 no Effexor XR and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe ( Psychiatrist)
Dr.    Muhammad Hanif MD

prescribed Ativan 1-2 mg/day and effexor 37.5 mg. During the two months I have experienced trembling, heart ... functional. I am now tapering off Ativan, doing it over 25 days and am still feeling the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Hanif ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr.  Abhishek Kapoor MD

I am currently on 75mg of Effexor XR and have been for the past 7 weeks. I am still anxious and have a sick stomach and can t sleep. I m also taking 0.5 of Ativan in the morning and at night. I am ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Abhishek Kapoor ( Psychiatrist)
Dr.   Seikhoo Bishnoi MD

I just found out I am pregnant, however I take 4 mg of ativan a night and 75 mg of effexor to help ..., however I am HIGHLY addicted to the ativan and having withdrawal symptom. What can I do until... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi ( Psychiatrist)
Dr.   Esmeralda  Sera MD

Yes, I am taking Effexor for only two days for mild depression. I do not want to take it anymore so ...? Also, What is the best way to stop taking Ativan after 10 days of .5-1mg a day? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Esmeralda Sera ( Oncologist)
Dr.   K. V. Anand MD

prescribe that work like Ativan? Over time i ve had, Effexor, Zoloft, Luvox, Geodon, Paxil, Abilify, Xanax ... Zoloft which made me have suicidal thoughts. The ER prescribed me Ativan after going in... View answer

Answered by : Dr. K. V. Anand ( Psychologist)
Dr.  ANOOP KUMAR MD

I am a recovering alcoholic but have to take antidepressants (Effexor, Seroquel,) & anti-anxiety medication(Ativan (lorazepam). Sometimes I experience nightmares that lead to a depressive episode the entire ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. ANOOP KUMAR ( General & Family Physician)