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Anxiety75 · 03-17-2009, 09:17 PM

I don't think I like lorazepam. It's too weak and it does not relax me like alprazolam.

It just makes me feel light-headed that's it. I do not like it.

I don't think it affects the muscles like alprazolam does. It's weird.

I don't know if I will get used to this.

UltraShy · 03-17-2009, 09:27 PM

Different people have different preferences. To me Ativan & Xanax are the same, except Xanax is vastly cheaper (important given the huge amount I consume).

I know a woman who is the exact opposite of you, hating Xanax, but loving Ativan.

UltraShy · 03-17-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Anxiety75

I don't think I like lorazepam. It's too weak

When you say "weak" are we talking about equivalent doses here? Xanax is twice as potent as Ativan per mg, so if you're taking the same mg amount then you're likely to find Ativan weaker.

Medline · 03-17-2009, 10:56 PM

Lorazepam is more sedating than alprazolam in general.

Hot Chocolate · 03-18-2009, 04:45 AM

Haha, just a topic in time I've been looking for. I just got back from my doctor with ativan because I told her that the xanax effect seems to go downhill as in it was no longer as sedating as before.

But my main reason is just to lower my anxiety. But i'm guessing the drowsy feeling plays a part too for me.

(oh, and i'm having insomnia lately because I was force to go 'cold turkey' when my meds ran out. Hopefully I could regain back my sleep again)

mcgee · 12-30-2011, 11:17 PM

Any questions ???

Sebald · 12-30-2011, 11:31 PM

Xanax is a very potent benzo and can make you feel tired and drowsy, but unlike Valium it is not a muscle relaxant as well. You may feel relaxed with Xanax but not like the body-stoned effect of valium. Valium stays in your blood longer so you can see why is very addictive, a mind and body relaxant. I find Xanax good because it is short-acting and potent, but doesn't make me want to chill out on the couch.

03-17-2009, 09:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anxiety75 Status: SAS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas,Tx Gender: Female Age: 37 Posts: 4,152	alprazolam vs lorazepam I don't think I like lorazepam. It's too weak and it does not relax me like alprazolam. It just makes me feel light-headed that's it. I do not like it. I don't think it affects the muscles like alprazolam does. It's weird. I don't know if I will get used to this. __________________ "A simple man believes everything he hears; a clever man understands the need for proof." Proverbs 14:15-The New English Bible 'O the depth of God's richness and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgements are and past tracing out his ways are!'-Romans 11:33

03-17-2009, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
UltraShy Status: Surrounded by Sadness Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI (BDSM sadist, Libertarian) Gender: Male Age: 40 Posts: 35,049	Different people have different preferences. To me Ativan & Xanax are the same, except Xanax is vastly cheaper (important given the huge amount I consume). I know a woman who is the exact opposite of you, hating Xanax, but loving Ativan. __________________ I wonder what reason I have to live Desperately I have searched for a meaning Is it now time for me to let go of the world

03-18-2009, 04:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hot Chocolate Status: Spread Your Wings Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,513	Haha, just a topic in time I've been looking for. I just got back from my doctor with ativan because I told her that the xanax effect seems to go downhill as in it was no longer as sedating as before. But my main reason is just to lower my anxiety. But i'm guessing the drowsy feeling plays a part too for me. (oh, and i'm having insomnia lately because I was force to go 'cold turkey' when my meds ran out. Hopefully I could regain back my sleep again) __________________ Living is easy with eyes closed Misunderstanding all you see It's getting hard to be someone But it all works out It doesn't matter much to me Let me take you down 'Cause i'm going to strawberry fields...

12-30-2011, 11:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
mcgee Status: SAS Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	i lost a rental car when i took too much lorezapam Any questions ???

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Sebald Status: SAS Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Gender: Male Posts: 26	Xanax is a very potent benzo and can make you feel tired and drowsy, but unlike Valium it is not a muscle relaxant as well. You may feel relaxed with Xanax but not like the body-stoned effect of valium. Valium stays in your blood longer so you can see why is very addictive, a mind and body relaxant. I find Xanax good because it is short-acting and potent, but doesn't make me want to chill out on the couch.