Is Xanax And Ativan The Same Drug

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I had the Prolia shot in May and caused many, many problems. I had never been so, so sick. It did not agree with my immune system. Now I have so much anxiety from that event and now cannot take Xanax. I have so much pain which I had never had before Prolia. My Doc put me on Gabapentin 3 times daily but this is way too much. What can be done for me. Prolia should be taken off the market! ## Xanax and Ativan are in the same family and are similar ## Why do you feel the Gabapentin is way too much? What dosage did your doctor prescribe? It is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat anxiety, and certain types of nerve pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood changes, and weight changes. As to what Eddy said, he is correct, they...

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Can xanax and ativan be taken together at the same time without hurting me physically? ## Hello, Beth! How are you? No, these are both benzodiazepines that treat the same conditions, so there is no need to take both. Additionally, doing so may result in overdose which has the potential to be fatal. Xanax is also stronger than Ativan, so the latter will have little effect in addition to Xanax. The FDA warns that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Yeah but that's a lot of benzos to take at one time. ## The answer is NO, Also if you can't spell either medication correctly don't take em'

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Are dey the same medication of opiates? ## They are two different kinds of Benzodiazipines. These are not Opiates ## Eddy is correct, thank you, again, Eddy! Jose, to be precise, Watson lists that tablet as containing 2mgs of Lorazepam, so it is a generic for Ativan, which is a different benzodiazepine that treats the same conditions. The FDA warns that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi...I live in las vegas, and. I need to find a Doctor to help me out with my anxiety, I use to take klopin, a long time ago in Minnesota then I moved here like 12 years ago...I Hurd people talking about xanax....I say what is that they say its for anxiety.....

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If I have been taking Ativan 2mg 4 times per day for 8 years and it is obviously lost it's affectiveness, would changing to Xanax 2mg 4 times a day be the next step? Valium does not help at all. (Take Ativan for PTSD) I've worked in the medical field for 20 years and was not aware that Xanax came in a 2mg pill......seems like a lot!) ## No, it probably wouldn't make a difference, there is no dose conversion between the Lorazepam in the Ativan and the Alprazolam in the Xanax, they are considered equivalent to each other. There is, however, a 3mg extended release Xanax available. From other posts that have been made here, it seems that a lot of people that have grown tolerant to their current dosage have had success switching to the extended release. Some in the same dosage an...

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Is benztropine medicine considered a valium? Because the pills that i have, have the imprint of 23 26 v ## Hello, Tony! How are you? I think you're confusing Benzatoprine and benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are a class of medications that include drugs such as Valium, Xanax and Ativan, which are most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. However, Benzatropine is a drug in the anticholinergic class, it's actually used to treat Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism and dystonia. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Just to add to tony's message - the pill being described, white tablet with V on one side and 2326 on the other side is correctly assumed to be Benztropine 1mg, NDC code 0603-2434.

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Are 2 Teva 833 pills equal to a Xanax bar? ## The tablet with the TEVA 833 marking contains 1 mg of Clonazepam (NDC 00093-0833).; a benzodiazepine that's most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. Inactive Ingredients: - Starch, Corn - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Povidone K90 - Water - D&c Yellow No. 10 - Aluminum Oxide - Fd&c Blue No. 1 Ref: DailyMed Learn more: (Clonazepam) MedlinePlus And yes, the dose conversion is 1 to 1 from Alprazolam to Clonazepam. ## Yes, perhaps stronger at least at first? I tried my first Klonopin last week and thought it was too strong compared to Xanax. I also thought the same thing about Ativan. Xanax is so mellow & deadly! ## Can 1mg teva833 hurt me if i took 65mg of methadone? ...

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I have been on benzoate for 15 years and the 3 mg xanax er was working great until the generic was changed on me by the pharmacy. I have been asked to try 1 mg ativan twice daily and my anxiety and panic kicks in that if I say these work and then they don't I won't be able to function. Are these the same and if not how do I get my dr to keep me on the best meds for me and my chemistry. Is there a way to find a generic specific, where the fillers do not affect the half life of my meds? Also I never sleep and I know this just adds to the anxiety then the panic. Any advice? When I take the ER it works as long as I have a .5 to take as needed. Which seems to be in the evening. How do I explain to my dr that the combination works, without it being a concern that I'm just trying t...

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Husband has myriad of physical and mental issues, the most debilitating to me is his anxiety and depression. Given the meds he has used already for years, what else could he take that woudnt interfere with what he is taking now? He goes for a psych medication evaluation in two days and starts pain mgmt in two weeks. Any input highly appreciated ## I have been on almost everything for depression. .MDD, Oct and anxiety. The only drug that gas helped me is PAXIL WITH KLONOPIN! I also take serious pain med.s but have been on the same b4 with no interference. ## Ativan is a very strong anti aniety medicine. I took it, hated it, and stopped. 1 week later I was almost dead from a benzo withdrawal. You might consider asking for a switch to Xanax/Klonopin/Valium ## Hes been on the ativan for 22 ...

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I was proscribed klonapin about a year ago i took it for about 3 weeks i stopped because it made me depressed. then a summer passed i got it again with celexa the same thing happened again i stoppped taking it. i was put on xanax 1mg i started on .25 but ended up 1mg 3 times a day. this did not wokr the anxiety was still there and i was more aggiteated and stressed then usualy they made me calm but nothing. after i went back to my dr he put me on valium i took 2 5mg one day the next i tried 10mg the day after 20mg split up into the morning and the night, but the valium had absolutly no effect one me i did not feel anything like i hadnt even taken them. my anxiety is very severe to the point were i am stressed i have migrains 5 days out of the week every day, my hands shake alot and they...

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Xanax 605 Blue Pill I would like to switch over to Xanan 605 Blue Pill. Can I do that right away or do I have to wean off the ativan. Are there any side effcts. I heard Ativan and Xanax are about the same. I am on Antivan #2. ## Hello, Naneej! How are you? The Xanax is actually stronger, so for each 2mgs you take of the Ativan, you'd need just 1mg of Xanax. Why do you want to switch? Is the Ativan working for you? This medication may be habit forming and could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. ## No they are not the same but both are benzodiazepines. Lorazepam (Ativan) is a drug used for treating anxiety. It is in the benzodiazepine family of drugs, the same family that includes diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), flu...

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Could someone please tell me if Ativan can cause glazing look in the eyes? ## Absolutely, it is a Benzodiapine, the same drug class as Xanax or Valium. It tends to cause an initial spaciness in people who have not adjusted to taking the med, or have recently experienced a dosage change. These type of side effects usually wear off in about 2 weeks, give or take a few days to account for a person's individual body chemistry and the way it may process a medication. For more side effect info and etc. here's a link to the drug monograph: Ativan Info Click Here Hope that helps! ## Check the Fentanyl thread for some info on generic v brand name. Verwon was very helpful to me! ## Thanks Donna. I also made a new post, copying in the info from the original article where I learned the trut...

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Looking for new things happening in the medical field about this drug. ## Ativan is NOT new, it was approved by the FDA and placed on the prescription drug market in 1977. The active ingredient is Lorazepam. This is a Benzodiazepine, so in the same class as Valium or Xanax and just as addictive. How long it takes to start working depends on your body and metabolism, it can range from 2 weeks to a month. Some of the most common side effects include: sedation, dizziness and weakness. ## Just been put on gabapentin for pelvic pain caused by interstitial cystitis. First week is 100 mg three times a day. Hard to believe but first three days felt like my old self but now pain is back. Was that unusual or does that happen. Also will it help me as time goes on My doctor wants to slowly increase...

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is thid the same as a blue xanax? ## Xanax can come in many colors or shapes. That is not Xanax! MYLAN 457 is Lorazepam 1 mg. It is used in the treatment of anxiety; insomnia; sedation; nausea/vomiting; nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy induced (and more), and belongs to the drug classes benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, miscellaneous antiemetics. The manufacturer's page shows a picture. ## This tablet contains 1mg of Lorazepam, the active ingredient in Ativan. So, it is a benzodiazepine that's also used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders, but not Xanax/Alprazolam. It has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Learn more Ativan details here. Is there anything I can help with? ## Is the pi...

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Met an older new Doctor today. He was very aware Xanax is poison, especially on the way out during a withdrawal. In fact he says it is the worst in its class. Refreshing to hear that, true or not! Doctor mentioned Klonopin works almost the same. I have a huge supply of Xanax right now and I told him that. I also mentioned I almost died during an unsuccessful switch to Ativan. Is Klonopin worth trying ? ## They are pretty much interchangeable, the dosing conversion is an even 1:1 when switching from one to the other and they treat they same things, as well as carry the same risks. It's just trading one benzodiazepine for another. You can learn more Xanax details here and you can learn more Clonazepam details here. The can both be habit forming and create the risk of seizures with sud...

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What are my options if Xanax doesn't seem to work for me? ## Most people don't say that. There are some stronger Benzodiazepines but they work differently? ## I agree with Eddy. Xanax is usually touted as one of the stronger benzodiazepine options on the market, so it's quite uncommon to hear from patient's who don't notice it's effects at all. A few other options that might be worth considering in the same drug class are: Diazepam (Valium) Clonazepam (Klonopin) Lorazepam (Ativan) Benzonatate (Tessalon) You may also want to familiarize yourself with another manufacturer's version of Xanax or Alprazolam, since they can all effect each person differently, regardless of there being the same active ingredient. In my opinion, the things that make them most differe...

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Dr states they are equal. 1 mg clonazapam is to 1 mg of Xanax . Totally different He stopped 2 mgs a day without any concern of withdrawal because he gave me 3 mg a day of clonazapam. Anxiety has doubled and it does not take effect as quick ## I've only taken 2 Klonopin in my life in an attempt to possibly switch over and I found that same near instant relief from anxiety without feeling weird like when I tried Ativan. It totally worked ## Ram man, As eddy stated most seeking relief from anxiety find clonazepam ( klonopin ) effective It WILL NOT produce the same sedative euphoria that Xanax and other traditional benzo's tend to.As such it's often used as a step down substitute for those dependent on Xanax . The dosage prescribed 1 mg. three times daily is appropriate and qua...

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If your trying to kick clonopin will adavan help ## Will Adavan help kick clonopin?IGUIoo ## Ativan contains the active ingredient Lorazepam, it is another Benzodiazepine, just like the Xanax, so it has the same addictive/habit forming potential. Have you considered consulting a medical professional for assistance?

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this is the best way i can describe what the pills looks like, its a very small tiny white pill with the letterr GG on one side and on the same side below, it says the numbers 92, on the other side it just has the line across it , I hope you can help me cause I need to know, if this pill can be harmful and I want to know what it is prescribed for, please help, I do not have a clue about the name or manufacturer, of this product, I am going nuts I have been trying for hours online trying to find an answer, , thankyou for you support denise ## Denise, Based on the description you provided GG 92, it sounds like a 1 mg Lorazepam. Not exactly the same as a Xanax, but it is used for a similar reason (anti-anxiety). The pill you are describing is actually a generic for Ativan. You can even see...

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Does anyone have a doctor who would easily prescribe me Xanax? I have had success in treating my panic attacks with it in the past, but my current nurse practitioner will not change me off my lorazepam Rx. Ativan makes me tired and does not have the same helpful effect thst alprazolam did. Thank you! ## I have had no problems with Xanax in Arizona, although last month my doctor wanted to continue with Klonopin. I reminded him I only tried a few of them and prefer Alprazolam so he wrote for those but for only 60 mg a month. As it is I have a couple thousand bars so that was just fine. He did write for 570 Soma which far exceeded my expectations! I will say Ativan was the worst, I hated them and stopped. 2 weeks later, almost died and was hospitalized. Flushed a years supply down the toil...

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littile white pill ## Pill Image This is Lorazepam 1mg, a generic for Ativan. This is a Benzodiazepine, the same drug class as Valium, Xanax, and others. So it can be highly addictive and dangerous. ## how many minigrams r they ## I already included that in my post, it is a 1mg tablet.

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