Sedation
"I have (had) a severe needle phobia.  I got really sick and was often given high doses of Ativan while in the hospital, that exposure to needles did help a little bit.  Now I need to get my blood tested often.  I used to take three or four 0.5mg pills before getting my blood taken and with family member support was able to have blood taken with little drama. I would usually fall asleep for several hours after.  I have been able to work my way down to one 0.5mg pill when I get blood taken and after a half hour nap I am fine.  
I would not take this day to day for anxiety because of the drowsiness, I also don&#039;t feel it is necessary for me.

Ativan has been wonderful helping me get over my phobia."