"during several years of dealing with a psychotic family member in the home, i was on any number of psych meds. ativan is the only one that works reliably when dealing with a screaming nutcase on a continuing basis. it&#039;s smoothing out the rough patches of the divorce now too.

when i am under constant stress, i take 0.5mg 3 times a day.

do not discontinue suddenly. taper off 0.5mg per day or every other day - you want to taper off over at least 5 days."