XANAX or ATIVAN?

[ArmyWife]

I have just switched from taking xanax now to Ativan, and I cant really tell to much of a difference. I actually don't feel any relief from the Ativan at all, its like taking a sugar pill for me. On Xanax I could feel some relief, but on Ativan not so much. Is there a big difference between them? And between the dosages?

[fernandogress]

Ativan works for me for the most part .5mg 2xs a day. I stll have some anxiety but wont take more because of the addition concern. I can't really say they help me sleep but I can sleep at all because the anxiety is gone.xanax is stronger, faster, and shorter.