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Anxiety Medication

bananacreampie — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 19:15:06 GMT

Anxiety medication! Looking for advice on Lorazepam (.5 mg) and it’s effects prior to flying? Thank you in advance!

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NicksmomESQ — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 19:37:41 GMT

@bananacreampie I took it a few years ago to help me get passed some anxiety I was feeling.I was on it for a little while.I took it at night because it made me drowsy.Other than that it helped.

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piperbay — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:50:44 GMT

I took it for a flight. My doctor said to take it one hour before the actual flight. It will make you felel calmer. Good luck

I also wore Sea Bands accupressure bands and took bonine for motion sickness.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 21:17:43 GMT

My doctor told me she takes Xanax before she flies, dont worry.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 21:28:47 GMT

I actually just got some today from my NP for an upcoming flight. Same med and dosage. She said to do a trial dose at home beforehand. She also told me it will knock me out. So I will probably take it 30 or 45 min before the flight. I will see how the trial dose goes.

I take another medication for depression and anxiety, but wanted something additional as I haven't flown in 10 years.

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GCR18 — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 01:07:35 GMT

If you've never taken the pill before, do a trial run. I've had it and it did little to nothing for me, but everyone is different.

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mistriTsquirrel — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 05:32:03 GMT

I have not taken lorazepam. I took alprazolam (Xanax) to deal with fear of flying. It worked well.

As another poster suggested, you may want to do a trial run and take whatever you are prescribed before the day of your flight to see how it will affect you. So ask your doctor if you can have an extra dose for that purpose.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 05:39:40 GMT

@bananacreampie The anti-anxiety drugs do not agree with me if I take longer than a few days. You should be fine on that dose which is the lowest, I believe. I have not taken those drugs in over 35 years.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:21:24 GMT

I agree that you should test it earlier to see how you react to it, as everyone is different. I have taken this occasionally for anxiety or panic and I feel it is a very mild medication.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 14:09:03 GMT

@bananacreampie I'm sorry, mine is not the same. It's Xanax. But you should still test your medication at home before flying. Everyone reacts differently to medication.

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wagirl — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:08:48 GMT

Works for me and I use the same mg--I took it when I was going thru chemo; and still do to help me sleep--just calms me down and no side effects for me--now I sometimes take 1 mg and that can make me a lttle wonky in the a.m. I think if you take it as you are in your seat, it prob would be ok. Maybe try it at home first, at night to see how you feel.

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FrostyBabe1 — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:12:54 GMT

Please think twice about taking a medication that would impair your ability to function (as in "knock me out") when getting on an airplane. Do you really want to be in that state if something were to happen and you have to evacuate the aircraft? Unless your flight is long enough for you to take it well after take off and have it wear off well prior to arrival, please consider another way to deal with any anxiety that flying may cause you. I'm a very frequent flyer and I don't take any kind of sedating medication while flying, nor do I drink alcohol. I want to have my wits about me!

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fortune — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 23:39:48 GMT

0.5 mg. of Ativan is a very low dose. I don't think it would knock you out. I prefer 0.25 mg. of Xanax for stress or anxiety.

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AuntG — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 23:45:05 GMT

The one and only time I flew, I just gripped the seat ahead of me. Yes, I hated flying, but I wouldn't medicate myself to do it.

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Gayle2 — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 14:49:00 GMT

Hello,

One mistake I have made with travel is upping my consumption of caffeine. In addition to the medicine, try to be cognizant of any other substance that can up anxiety. Good luck to you.

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lovesrecess — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:58:56 GMT

Lorazepam is the generic form of Ativan. It is a controlled substance. Taking such a low dose to help with anxiety when flying sounds fine, but try it at home first.

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halfpint1 — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:30:43 GMT

I took a pill for about 2months and quit over a couple weeks ago. It made me sleep but I got up about 3 times to go to the bathroom. Also I couldn't shake the tiredness in the morning.

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graciesmom1003 — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:32:25 GMT

please just be aware that these "anxiety meds" are frequent causes of addiction that occurs rapidly and can escalate in short course. Ativan(Lorazepam), Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Diazepam. They are all benzodiazipines and anyone taking them, even for short periods of time can quickly become accustomed to them and experience withdrawal if stopped. try other methods of decreasing anxiety- like meditation, yoga, Tai Chi etc.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:57:05 GMT

My BFF takes Xanax, 2x day.....low dose...she cannot get off the drug.