Ativan - Epilepsy Message Board

Sherri5186 · 07-25-2007, 07:42 PM

Hi Everyone,

My doctor just started me on Ativan along with Tegretol and Keppra
that I have been on for years now.At first she just had me taking it
on days that I was having seizures,then just last week when I told
her how much better I feel in every way,she even said,she noticed how
much better I looked.She had me start taking a small dosage daily.I have read up on it a little and see more on anxiety
than taking it to help control seizures.Never even mentioned anxiety to
her,didn't realize I had a problem there,other than maybe a little social
anxiety.Seems to helped that tremendously,so far.

My question is have many of you taken it for seizures?And did
it improve not only moods but your seizure activity.I was also
on antidepressants that was not working,but,so far the Ativan
is working better on the depression than any anti-depressant ever did.

Just wondering the effects it has had on anyone else.
I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks,Sherri

soccerschmee14 · 07-25-2007, 10:50 PM

i was just prescribed that along w/ my depakote and topamax. im only supposed to take it if i get a bunch of auras in a row. i havent used it yet so i dont really know the effects but i do know that it can be addicting. i do have some anxiety about certain things like giving speeches and stuff, but my doc warned never to use it for that bc of the feelings you get after taking it (kinda like youre drunk i guess). i thought it would be good for that but i guess not. i think i was prescribed 1 mg to take each time i feel i need too. how much is everyone else taking??

Sherri5186 · 07-26-2007, 06:20 AM

Hi,

Mine is only 0.5 mg. I have read that it can be
addictive,which worries me a little,but,it has been
working pretty good or my mood.But,I am not taking
anymore than my doctor prescribed.

Take care,Sherri

vickie45 · 07-26-2007, 06:41 AM

hi all this is vickie i think im having seizures will know soon i dont take adivan but i do take xanax 1 mg for my panic/anxiety and it helps calm me down and xanax is addictive as well i been taking xanax allmost 2 yrs and to be honest they help but is adivan better?" my sister takes klonipin 1mg so i dont know which is better but as long as they calm me im taking them now as for the seizures im having after i have a attack it calms me it down after i have a spell i go to a specialist as soon as they call me for the appt .sherri the meds your on do they help you with your seizures??? im just wondering cause once i start meds i hope they help me cause i hate theses seizures.
vickie

Sherri5186 · 07-26-2007, 07:07 AM

No,none of the meds. that I am on have ever controlled
them 100%.I have mine monthly(catamenial) no matter what,
and my dr. has got to point she is about to say mine are
refractory(cannot be controlled).

Take care,Sherri