
How Long Does Ativan Take To Show Effect?

Question: I just took my first dose of Ativan .05 an hour and 30 minutes ago and don't feel any better... Patience?
Brief Answer:
Onset of action is 1 to 2 hours, you can wait for couple of hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Welcome
You have provided very little information, to assist you better I would like to know some information like
1. Why you are taking ativan, has it been prescribed by the doctor?
2. What symptoms you have now?
The onset of action usually occurs within 1 hour of administration. But individual variations are always present. You can wait for an hour or so to see the effect.
Hope this helps
Take care
Onset of action is 1 to 2 hours, you can wait for couple of hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Welcome
You have provided very little information, to assist you better I would like to know some information like
1. Why you are taking ativan, has it been prescribed by the doctor?
2. What symptoms you have now?
The onset of action usually occurs within 1 hour of administration. But individual variations are always present. You can wait for an hour or so to see the effect.
Hope this helps
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina


My doctor prescribed it for anxiety and panic disorder. My symptoms right now are extremely anxious
Brief Answer:
To produce significant effect, drug need to be taken for week
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
The drug need to be taken for at least week to see a significant effect. You can not expect a sudden change with single dose.
Hope this helps
Take care
To produce significant effect, drug need to be taken for week
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
The drug need to be taken for at least week to see a significant effect. You can not expect a sudden change with single dose.
Hope this helps
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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