I need advice about Advil (Lorazepam)

z's playa · Aug 16, 2005

I have some questions about the use of Advil that I hope you can answer for me. I am interested in correct dosages. Firstly , what is the range of PO dosages from smallest to largest. Do you give Adivan to patients detoxing from opiates? What would you typically give to help a patient with difficulty sleeping? What would be the highest does you would go to? What dose would be given for anxiety? What about for a panic attack? I have looked this up in searches and can't get anything specific on correct dosages. Thank you for any help you can give me. Also what dosages do they come in? Thanks Krisssy

Are you talking about Advil or Ativan?

Katnip, RN · Aug 16, 2005

Are you talking about inpatient or outpatient detox? Inpatient usually gets IV ativan combined with haldol. We have sent some people from our ER with PO meds for detox, but they are usually frequent detoxers.

Ativan PO dosages range from 2-6mg.

I don't think there's a standard dose for people. You start at the smallest and work your way up to what works for the patient.

I haven't seen ativan used as a sleep aid. Of course in the ER, we don't want our pts so out of it they can't go home.

Bt again, when it's used for anxiety, you have to take age, history, and other meds into consideration.

krisssy · Aug 16, 2005

I am talking about Ativan Lorazepam sorry

Editorial Team / Admin · Aug 16, 2005

I am talking about Adivan Lorazepam sorry

I think everyone is confused because there is no med called "adivan lorazepam".

Ativan on the other hand IS lorazepam.

krisssy · Aug 16, 2005

I am talking about outpatient detox. How many Ativan would it take to make a person fall asleep>?

krisssy · Aug 16, 2005

sorry to be so confusing I meant Ativan (also called Lorazepam)

HeartsOpenWide, RN · Aug 16, 2005

First of all, you better get your meds straight; Ativan and Advil are not at all a like!

Second, ativan/ lorazepam starts at 1/2 mg and goes to 2 mg, however some take more than one pill at a time if they need higher doses.

Third, when taken for insomnia it is generally taken 2-4 mg qhs.

Ativan can be very addictive when taken in higher amounts. I used to take 0.5 mg at night when my TMj was active and it also helped me sleep. Not even enough to be addictive.

Also, are you trying to self medicate? I would talk to a doctor before I changed anything.

If this is for anxiety and panic attacks Effexor is wonderful for GAD and Temezapam (restoril) is great for insomnia.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Aug 16, 2005

(Heartsopenwide check your spelling of Ativan, you're confusing us. LOL)

Cybercat, Ativan can be given in lower dosages from .25 and up. I have never seen 6 mg of Ativan given as a dose.

Usual dosages can vary from .25 to 2 mg. Although I've seen up to 4 mg at a time for extreme agitation.

It is also used for insomnia and alcohol withdrawal, but I'm not sure about opiate drug withdrawal. I'm not near a good reference but try this link: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/loraz_ids.htm

sbic56, BSN, RN · Aug 16, 2005

(Heartsopenwide check your spelling of Ativan, you're confusing us. LOL)
Cybercat, Ativan can be given in lower dosages from .25 and up. I have never seen 6 mg of Ativan given as a dose.
Usual dosages can vary from .25 to 2 mg. Although I've seen up to 4 mg at a time for extreme agitation.
It is also used for insomnia and alcohol withdrawal, but I'm not sure about opiate drug withdrawal. I'm not near a good reference but try this link: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/loraz_ids.htm

:yeahthat: No, never have seen Ativan used for opiate withdrawal! Non-narcs would be the drug of choice.

krisssy · Aug 16, 2005

sorry it is Ativan

krisssy · Aug 16, 2005

I am so sorry about all these spelling errors. I was having an argument with my step daughter, and I was so upset that I kept typing the wrong thing. It is ATIVAN/LORAZEPAM Krisssy