I'm not sure what your definition of anxious is, but if it means anything like "panic attacks" Which is a problem i have. I give this medication 5 stars all the way around. I'm a combat vet. I was driving down the road one day feeling fine when out of the blue I felt like i was having a heart attack.I stop at a near by fire station and they say all my vitals are fine. better than fine even. afte...
have lost a lot of weight I have no more emotions can,t even cry ,laugh just got so depress with this meds But I cant just stop taking them ,Im so afraid now I wasn't and I'm hook on them,If I TRY STOPPING I get sick,Iwish I NEVER STARTED TO TAKE THEM MY CHILDREN DON'T EVEN LIKE COMING OVER CAUSE I HAVE JUST DONT TALK LIKE I USED TOO .I WENT FROM 130lbs to 91 lbs this meds has stolen my life,I tru...
Jared | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/21/2020
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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This medicine has been a life saver for me and my anxiety.
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RCF60433 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/8/2019
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.3
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Works well during the day, gives me bad dreams if I take it too close to bedtime.
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hi | 35-44 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/12/2019
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.3
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As with all Drugs the effectiveness starts with the user. If your a heavy user with multiple types of drugs for the same problems (I.E. taking with Paxil etc.) you're not really gonna know how effective it is. If your not mixing it with other things it works much better.
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Anon | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/28/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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The other reviewers are correct. This Leading Pharma brand is fraudulent.
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Torijoe | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/18/2019
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.0
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After CVS started using this brand, I found it was not effective and did nothing. It was like all the reviews said about it...ineffective and doesn't work. This needs to be shut down immediately for fraud making pills
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WendyWyld | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/7/2019
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 3.3
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I know this is probably too quick to be putting out a review but I just started taking Lorazepam because of not being able to shut my brain down when I go to bed. I've taken it 3 nights now and suddenly I'm feeling really really miserable and depressed. I just wanna keep crying for no stupid reason at all. Is this a normal side effect??? Will this feeling go away?
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rick | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/6/2019
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.0
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My lips go numb. Brain in Anartica, freeze dry. I had no problem with Actives Phara., but Leading Pharma version had an immediate bad effect. They need to be checked for their quality.
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Jean | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/15/2019
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this medication since 2011 when I had colon cancer and chemo, my anxiety level was high I couldn't sleep at night This medication worked very well for me 1.5mg once b4 bed under the tonge. Now it's 2019 my doctors have whined me off of it saying it's not good for my bones, brain ect. Its been over a month not takeing it I still don't sleep right and they won't put me back on it so I guess i'm screwed
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Idonthaveascreenname | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/18/2018
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.3
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I use lorazepam along with Paxil (paroxetine) and lorazepam is extremely helpful for me for both anxiety and falling asleep.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/12/2018
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.0
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This medicine is like taking a placebo. My brother has the same problem with one of his meds from this manufacturer too! It's junk.
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Miniartist | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/10/2018
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.0
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Has anyone been satisfied with lorazepam made by Leading Pharma? I’ve read some bad reviews of it on the internet but I cannot believe it doesn’t work for everyone. My pharmacist recently started carrying ONLY Leading Pharma lorazepam....so after years of taking Watson made lorazepam I’m getting a bit concerned. Any positive reviews of Leading Pharma lorazepam would be very helpful.
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Interrupted Robbie | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/27/2018
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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I am being treated for cancer. I have Multiple Myeloma. My chemo requires me to take a significant dose of steroids at each treatment. It is considered part of my Chemotherapy and cannot be lowered in dose or frequency. After my 2nd cycle of chemo, I began to experience "roid rage." At first I laughed it off and was like "OMG! This is a real thing!" The humor wore off quickly as this rage became down right dangerous and completely uncontrollable. I at the urging of the bone marrow transplant team's Psychiatrist, I started taking 5 mg of lorazepam the morning of my chemo, and in the evening after it, and then twice a day for 48 hrs I cannot express the relief that I and my family feel now. Our safety was a real concern, let alone fighting a deadly cancer. This medication simply removed the rage associated with Dexamethasone. It put me and everyone around me at ease, and is making us far more ready for the bone marrow transplant.Read More Read Less
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Adavan | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/2/2018
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 3.7
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Long term statistics?
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Tommy | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/11/2018
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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works great for me,, tried Valium but it gave me hang overs, Lorazepam or Ativan is good
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Don't know | 65-74 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/31/2018
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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Lorazepam has been a true God-send to me for decades, as well as my mother, also for decades. It's often the ONLY thing that helps me sleep at night... without it, I can literally not sleep until 2am-3am. It's also excellent for heightened anxiety, calming the jitters and "clenched" muscle feelings.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/24/2017
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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Gramma | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/1/2017
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.0
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Able to sleep better through the night. Still get up to urinate but getting more rest. Muscle spasms are occasional depending on specific or quick movements. It's only been a month and lowest dose of .5mg. Concerned about addiction......
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Anonymous | 75 or over | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/23/2017
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.0
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In the morning I am foggy and I have stomach pains most of the day
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susieq | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/25/2017
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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I only take half of a tablet each night and it helps me to sleep. Taking it was on advice of my doctor. I do not take every night, maybe 2-3 times a week.
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Shelley | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/4/2017
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 3.7
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This is a wonderful drug for the treatment of anxiety, however, it is meant for short term use (2-3) weeks. The doctors tell you that, they do not, however, tell you what can happen if you take for a long period of time. I have been taking Lorazepam for 6 years, 1 mg/twice a day. Prior to that I was on Xanax for 10 years.I have now become tolerant and am having withdrawal symptoms. I have done quite a bit of research on this and withdrawal can last years or even decades. This drug needs to be tapered off VERY slowly for a minimum of about 10 months. Some people have terrible withdrawal symptoms for years after stopping this medication. It messes with the Gaba receptors in your brain as well as your central nervous system. Read the Ashton Manual. Doctors keep prescribing these types of drugs because they are getting kickbacks from 'Big Pharma' to do so. Do your research and get off this horrible drug if you have been on for a long time.Read More Read Less
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