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Posted by terra miller on May 11, 2001, at 23:16:44
i read somewhere here that an ativan (1mg) taken sublingually (under the tongue) is quicker acting than if you just down it with a glass of water. is this true? since ativan, for moi, can take 60-90 mins. to kick in at times i find this very interesting. thanks for any info. terra
Posted by SalArmy4me on May 11, 2001, at 23:27:17
In reply to ativan taken sublingually effective?, posted by terra miller on May 11, 2001, at 23:16:44
The study below discusses sublingual lorazepam in the treatment of sudden seizures; so the sublingual route of lorazepam administration is being used because it is faster than the straight gastrointestinal route: Holmes, Gregory L. Buccal route for benzodiazepines in treatment of seizures? Lancet. 353(9153):608-609, February 20, 1999.
> i read somewhere here that an ativan (1mg) taken sublingually (under the tongue) is quicker acting than if you just down it with a glass of water. is this true? since ativan, for moi, can take 60-90 mins. to kick in at times i find this very interesting. thanks for any info. terra
Posted by terra miller on May 12, 2001, at 0:05:37
In reply to Re: ativan taken sublingually effective? » terra miller, posted by SalArmy4me on May 11, 2001, at 23:27:17
> The study below discusses sublingual lorazepam in the treatment of sudden seizures; so the sublingual route of lorazepam administration is being used because it is faster than the straight gastrointestinal route: Holmes, Gregory L. Buccal route for benzodiazepines in treatment of seizures? Lancet. 353(9153):608-609, February 20, 1999.
So, taking it sublingually means it starts to take effect faster? Yes?
Posted by SalArmy4me on May 12, 2001, at 0:21:06
In reply to Re: ativan taken sublingually effective?, posted by terra miller on May 12, 2001, at 0:05:37
Yes.
But I am thinking that the studies used a special sublingual preparation of lorazepam that is not the same as the one prescribed to the general public-- but I am not sure. Perhaps someone else can fill me in on this.
Posted by jarlath on May 12, 2001, at 6:39:42
In reply to Re: ativan taken sublingually effective? » terra miller, posted by SalArmy4me on May 12, 2001, at 0:21:06
Yes it is the same preparation (the oral one). I have used it for sedation of patients pre-operatively
Jarlath (anesthesiologist)
Posted by Elizabeth on May 12, 2001, at 21:40:50
In reply to ativan taken sublingually effective?, posted by terra miller on May 11, 2001, at 23:16:44
Yes. It's useful for occasional panic attacks because it is absorbed through this route and doesn't taste nasty like Xanax < g >.
Posted by lois on May 14, 2001, at 20:17:20
In reply to Re: ativan taken sublingually effective? » terra miller, posted by Elizabeth on May 12, 2001, at 21:40:50
> Yes. It's useful for occasional panic attacks because it is absorbed through this route and doesn't taste nasty like Xanax < g >.
Ditto,
I would take even 1/4 of a mg(tab) when in a panic and in about 30 mins. I would start to feel better.Doesn't last as long as oral and not a habit one would want to get in to.I only use it
rarely, in an emergency now, since I am on maintenance clonipin oral twice a day as part of my coctail.
Lois
Posted by terra miller on May 21, 2001, at 14:44:14
In reply to Re: ativan taken sublingually effective?, posted by lois on May 14, 2001, at 20:17:20
> > Yes. It's useful for occasional panic attacks because it is absorbed through this route and doesn't taste nasty like Xanax < g >.
I have "lorazepam" and it tastes like paste. Is it the same underthe tongue as ativan?
terra
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