Ativan Withdrawal and Tapering Help
Ativan (Lorazepam) is a powerful, fast-acting benzodiazepine and as a result, considered one of the most addictive benzos on the market today.
Risks of addiction are higher in people taking large doses for longer than 12 weeks but many become dependent with lose dosages and within a short period of time. Most do not realize they have become dependent until they forget to take a dose or try to stop Ativan. Even after short term use it can be dangerous to just stop Ativan and the withdrawal symptoms debilitating...
At Point of Return, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we have spent the last 14 years helping people come off Ativan correctly. With customized taper rates and all natural nutraceuticals, our program allows you to control your symptoms and properly taper off Ativan, once and for all, from the comfort of your home.
"I owe everyone at Point of Return a huge THANK YOU for the support and guidance that led to my success in getting off the Ativan.
I certainly have a different perspective on life.
William T. (California, USA)
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Ativan History & Information
Other Names for Ativan are:(Lorazepam, Temesta, Lorabenz)
Stanley Bell invented the drug Ativan (Lorazepam) and it was introduced onto the market in 1977 for the treatment of anxiety. Dr. Bell held 170 patents including discovery of other benzodiazepines. His work has left millions seriously addicted.
Among all benzodiazepines, Ativan has an extreme physical addiction potential due to its high-potency and short acting mechanism. As tolerance to Ativan occurs, anxiety and insomnia increase while new memory formation is reduced.
Yahoo News recently reported that using any benzodiazepine, including Ativan, to ease holiday stress can cause dependence before the season is over.
Ativan targets GABA, the most prevalent calming neurotransmitter in the nervous system. GABA functions as the body's natural nerve-calming agent but is also instrumental in inducing sleep, reducing anxiety and controlling the excitation of Dopamine and Norepinephrine. As the body adapts to Ativan and down-regulates the GABA receptors, the calming qualities lessen and the nervous system becomes hyper stimulated with increased anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain, weakness, fear, cognitive imbalances, coordination problems, headaches, depression and many other symptoms. Often the signs of initial tolerance to Ativan are misinterpreted and additional drugs are added, or the dosage of Ativan is increased. Once tolerance is experienced, the cycle of stress will continue until the nervous system heals from the dependence to Ativan.
Ativan, like all benzodiazepines, can cause paradoxical effects such as increased hostility, aggression, outbursts of anger, and psychomotor agitation. These effects are seen more frequently with Ativan than other benzodiazepines. In addition, Ativan has relatively strong amnesic effects that can impair memory formation and interfere with cognitive ability.
Recent events with Martin Shreli, a hedge fund manager that increased the price of a drug from $13.50 to $750 (price hike of 5555%) highlighted the over-pricing of medications. Ativan quadrupled in price (as of 1998), yet had been in generic form for many years, which should have brought the price down.
Abruptly stopping or rapidly withdrawing Ativan is not recommended due to the severity of withdrawal symptoms that include the risk of seizure or dangerously high blood pressure. A gradual dose reduction is necessary for your safety and to minimize the potentially debilitating symptoms.
Escaping the addiction to Ativan takes time as tapering slowly is the only way to ensure the GABA receptors have the opportunity to readjust. But many find the withdrawal symptoms far too challenging, even with a slow titration. That is why our team of experts utilizes slow titration schedules combined with calming all-natural Nutraceuticals to help calm the nervous system and help ease the Ativan Withdrawal Symptoms.
Our nonprofit has helped people in 76 countries over the last 11 years and we are here to help you too. This is a low cost program with proven results. So don't suffer, start today.
Ativan Withdrawal Symptoms May Include
abdominal pains, aching, agoraphobia, anxiety, blurred vision, body vibrations, changes in perception, diarrhea, distended abdomen, feeling of unreality, flu-like symptoms, flatulence, food cravings, hair loss, heart palpitations, heavy limbs, increased allergies, increased sense of smell, insomnia, lethargy, loss of balance, metallic taste, muscle spasms, nightmares, panic attacks, paranoia, persistent & unpleasant memories, severe headaches, shaking, short term memory loss, sore mouth and tongue, sound & light sensitivity, speech difficulties, sweating, suicidal thoughts, tinnitus, unusually sensitive, fearAtivan Abrupt Discontinuation Symptoms May Include
Abrupt discontinuation of treatment may be accompanied by extreme withdrawal symptoms including headaches, terror, increased anxiety, fear, depression, insomnia, restlessness, confusion, irritability, sweating, rebound phenomena, extreme fatigue, dizziness, derealization or depersonalization, over-sensitivity to sound, numbness/tingling of extremities, hypersensitivity to light or noise, physical contact/perceptual changes, involuntary movements, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, hallucinations/delirium, convulsions/seizures, abdominal cramps, muscle pain, agitation, heart palpitations, tachycardia, panic attacks, over-responsive reflexes, short-term memory loss, and elevated or lowered body temperature.
Ativan Side Effects May Include
dizziness, sedation (excessive calm), unsteadiness, weakness, agitation, change in appetite, depression, eye function disorders, headache, memory impairment, mental disorientation, nausea, skin problems, sleep disturbance, stomach, intestinal disorders, tolerance and dependency. abdominal pains, aching, agoraphobia, anxiety, blurred vision, body vibrations, changes in perception, diarrhea, distended abdomen, feeling of unreality, flu-like symptoms, flatulence, food cravings, hair loss, heart palpitations, heavy limbs, increased allergies, increased sense of smell, insomnia, lethargy, loss of balance, metallic taste, muscle spasms, nightmares, panic attacks, paranoia, persistent & unpleasant memories, severe headaches, shaking, short term memory loss, sore mouth and tongue, sound & light sensitivity, speech difficulties, sweating, suicidal thoughts, tinnitus, unusually sensitive, fear
Point of Return has long been recognized as a leading expert in Benzodiazepine, Sleeping Pill and Antidepressant Withdrawals. Over the past 14 years we have assisted people in 76 countries with our at-home program that includes specially formulated nutraceuticals of the highest quality on the market today.
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