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Ativan...crush first or just melt in water for titration


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I've been "dissolving" it (I know it doesn't truely disolve) in water and shaking it well before using, but should I be crushing the Ativan first?  This came up in chat last night, and I want to make sure I'm not messing up my titration by not crushing it.  Thanks for any thoughts!
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I haven't done titration myself so this is just based on what I read on this board.  It's best to crush the pills first.  Some even use a mortar and pestle to make a really fine powder before mixing in liquid. 
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Hi Peaceofmind,

 

I don't know about Ativan, but I didn't have to crush my K in order to use it. I just left it to "dissolve" in the milk for 15 minutes. When I came back, there were no lumps or clumps, just orange milk. I think that's the key. If you're seeing stuff left over, you might need to crush. I am titrating Lexapro now and TRUST ME I know for a fact I can't get away with not crushing that tablet.

 

-P-

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peaceofmind,

 

If it looks like it's dissolved sufficiently, you don't need to crush it. It's really a personal choice. It won't change the chemical composition of the pill either way.

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Hi peaceof mind,

 

All you need to do is let it dissolve in water for about 5 minutes.  Then shake.  Lorazepam (Ativan)  dissolves easily.  Just make sure you shake before you take out your dose.  You can see its dissolved.  I have done the titration with lorazepam with no trouble.

 

Poplady

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