Ativan (lorazepam) for nausea?

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I was given this to take as a " rescue " nausea drug and know it is an

anti-anxiety drug. I really don't want to take much of it if at all, but will

if needed. Has anyone else found it effective for nausea?

Thank you!

Ellie

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Hello my dearest friend Ellie,

Ativan did work for me.. I also think it helps you rest and stay relaxed which

also helps keep the nauseasness at bay.

I am amazed at the postings I've seen from you!!! I'm glad you're up and

about.. How are you feeling?? That first treatment is almost exactly 1 week

behind you? I haven't heard from you much so I was giving you your time and

space, but please know that I miss you and can't wait to chat again soon. As

always, in my thoughts and prayers, Michele xox

mizzes12 mizzes12@...> wrote:

I was given this to take as a " rescue " nausea drug and know it is an

anti-anxiety drug. I really don't want to take much of it if at all, but will if

needed. Has anyone else found it effective for nausea?

Thank you!

Ellie

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That's the first thing that goes through my IV when I have chemo....after

looking up dosage, it's only about 1/2 the usual dosage. Just takes the edge

off. My husband comes with me for my treatments to drive me home. He says I

get a little " loopy " ....maybe it has something to do with me talking about how

pretty the traffic lights are.....LOL!

Lucinda

mizzes12 mizzes12@...> wrote:

I was given this to take as a " rescue " nausea drug and know it is an

anti-anxiety drug. I really don't want to take much of it if at all, but will if

needed. Has anyone else found it effective for nausea?

Thank you!

Ellie

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Hi Ellie...My onc gave me a prescription

for it (I never filled it) after I got

so sick with my second chemo (threw up

ALL night long - it was awful : ) He said

it was for " anticipatory nausea " and I

guess I kind of raised my brows at that

one because he told me it was VERY real.

I remember someone telling me somewhere

along the line about people that would

turn green at the sight of their onc : )

I think that had I gotten that sick a

second time, I would have definitely

gotten it filled : ) But I went back to

my Phenergan and stuck to to it and did

not throw up anymore (thankfully!)

- Jen : ) smiles from Alabama

Stage 1c, Grade 3, ER- HER2+

Lumpectomy, SLNB, Mastectomy

Diagnosed: 7/2006 (1st Mammo)

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LOL Oh Lucinda, I barely know you but how is it I can see you talking about how

pretty those traffic lights are?!?!? LOL.. Whatever works hun, whatever

works!!!

peace and prayers,

Michele

eaglemom53 eaglemom53@...> wrote:

That's the first thing that goes through my IV when I have

chemo....after looking up dosage, it's only about 1/2 the usual dosage. Just

takes the edge off. My husband comes with me for my treatments to drive me home.

He says I get a little " loopy " ....maybe it has something to do with me talking

about how pretty the traffic lights are.....LOL!

Lucinda

mizzes12 mizzes12@...> wrote:

I was given this to take as a " rescue " nausea drug and know it is an

anti-anxiety drug. I really don't want to take much of it if at all, but will if

needed. Has anyone else found it effective for nausea?

Thank you!

Ellie

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I've been taking it (at night only) since my initial diagnosis 10

months ago. It's a " wonder drug " for making me sleep and I plan on

continuing to take it as long as I feel I need to. It's one of

those " non-addictive " meds so I'm not worried about it. If it's

working for anti-nausea - I say - take it! I refer to it as

my " magic pill " as it makes me sleepy and I stay asleep throughout

the night - that's magic to me!

Hugs!

Ellen

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> I was given this to take as a " rescue " nausea drug and know it is

an anti-anxiety drug. I really don't want to take much of it if at

all, but will if needed. Has anyone else found it effective for

nausea?

>

> Thank you!

>

> Ellie

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Thanks, all, for the Ativan input. I had heard about the anti-anticipatory

nausea aspect of the Ativan. I can see where one might have that, but didn't

see why it would have been a problem for me yesterday. I was expecting to feel

BETTER, but sometimes things work and we don't know why, and I must admit, 1/2

an Ativan, an extra compazine, some 7-Up and crackers, did seem to mellow out

the nausea quite a bit.

I've heard the Phenergan mentioned several times here, but not from the

oncologist's office. I'll ask about that.

Thank you!

Ellie

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[Guest guest]

I love Ativan. I am taking it also. Since I still have pain from

the mastectomy, especially when trying to find a comfy position in

bed, the fact that it also helps me sleep is a real added bonus:)

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> > I was given this to take as a " rescue " nausea drug and know it is

> an anti-anxiety drug. I really don't want to take much of it if at

> all, but will if needed. Has anyone else found it effective for

> nausea?

> >

> > Thank you!

> >

> > Ellie

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Ativan is a great 'drug', and at leasst i can get a good nites sleep without

waking up every 2-3hours.

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I love Ativan. I am taking it also. Since I still have pain from

the mastectomy, especially when trying to find a comfy position in

bed, the fact that it also helps me sleep is a real added bonus:)

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> > I was given this to take as a " rescue " nausea drug and know it is

> an anti-anxiety drug. I really don't want to take much of it if at

> all, but will if needed. Has anyone else found it effective for

> nausea?

> >

> > Thank you!

> >

> > Ellie

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