Anyone else use Lorazaphan to sleep?

deborahscinder

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Posted 3/25/2015 12:01 PM (GMT 0)

I was prescribed a benzo for panic attacks and only have used it twice at night for insomnia. Is that okay? I couldn't sleep because my mind wouldn't shut off.

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 3/25/2015 6:18 PM (GMT 0)

D.S.,

Check with your doctor...

He/she may say it is okay to use your Lorazepam 'off label' in this way (using a med for a different reaction than for what it is intended)

Or you may be prescribed a sleep aid instead, and advised to save the benzo just for panic episodes.

...but only your doctor can and should advise on this.

Hope you get a helpful answer from your doc soon.

S.C.

deborahscinder

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Posted 3/25/2015 9:28 PM (GMT 0)

What I meant to ask was, does it make you sleepy?

AngelLisa

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Posted 3/25/2015 10:39 PM (GMT 0)

For some people it does, for others not so much. I took it and it really didn't do anything for me, didn't make me sleepy and didn't help with my anxiety. However, if it works it should relax you enough for you to maybe fall asleep.

melodee

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Posted 3/25/2015 10:40 PM (GMT 0)

Well in response to your question: Is that ok?
Yes, it is ok to use it to induce sleep. It has worked for both my panic attacks and insomnia. Been taking it before bed for many years. You will be fine.

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