Has anyone experienced feeling down after taking ativan? Are there benzo's you can take on an as needed basis without the downer effect?
Has anyone experienced feeling down after taking ativan? Are there benzo's you can take on an as needed basis without the downer effect?
I have never taken Ativan, but I thought all benzos you could take on an as needed basis, unlike antidepressants which you must take every day. I asked my doctor one time if Benzodiazepines can cause you to feel depressed and he explained it this way: When you take away the anxiety, sometimes what you are left with is the depression. So for me, since I take a benzodiazepine to manage my anxiety, I also take an antidepressant to manage my depression.
You could try Klonopin as that one seems to be much more widely prescribed than the others. I don't know why but that's the one my primary care doctor uses.
Thanks Anne1221...may ask doc about Klonopin
I don't take Klonopin myself, but an older one called Tranxene because that's one I'm familiar with. I HATE taking it and sure wish I didn't need it, but unfortunately I do need it. Just be sure to watch for getting dependent on it, or tolerance to it. Try your best to make it without benzos and only use them as a last, last resort, or as sparingly as possible. Like all medications they have down sides and side effects. I got to the point where my primary care doctor told me, "You are someone who needs the Tranxene." I think she got tired of seeing all my trips to the emergency room for anxiety.