"ativan has changed my life for the better. i can do things now that i used to have to avoid because of my anxiety, such as public speaking and being in high places. i even went on a roller coaster last month for the first time in 20 years. i have extreme hypertension (taking lisinopril for that), and sometimes blood pressure spikes will trigger an anxiety attack. i take a 0.5 ativan when that happens, and in about 20 minutes i&#039;m fine. i&#039;m so grateful to now have this medicine."