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Has anybody successfully tapered off of lorazepam (Ativan)?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 7 7:47am | Replies (275)Comment receiving replies
My husband has been taking Lorazepam for many years believing that it relieves his heart palpitations. I suspect that it might be the cause of his palpitations in between doses. A form of withdrawal, causing him to feel the need to take another dose.
Any opinions?
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I have AFIB for 20 years. When your heart has uneven heartbeats it throws everything off. Your body is in panicmode. I have found Ativan dose allows me to relax and not be so afraid of whatever your heart is doing
I try to take it sensibly and not over indulge.
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That’s exactly how this medication works…it’s just like you’re going around in circles. My research indicates that these drugs can cause symptoms that make us take more, it’s a vicious cycle. I’ve taken them for over 20 years and I try my best to cut down when I’m able to do so..pushing yourself too hard can and will cause terrible stress and it can set you back so you will feel more stressed out. I try not to think about it but rather embrace the day and see how you are doing, if it’s not a good day then go easy on yourself, the main thing is that you are trying and that’s really good. I have a mantra I say to myself daily, it goes like this; “Yesterday is gone, tomorrow hasn’t happened yet, we live in the present and that’s why we call it a gift. Enjoy each day and don’t worry because you’re only human after all 👍🤞😊