This is a good thing! Some doctors, sheesh! I have that reaction from many neuro's --aren't they supposed to be MORE smart? lol I mean, my demerol is for chronic pain...that's what narcotics are for...

Be sure to write it down how much you took, and how you felt and how long it lasted... keep track as you need to take the ativan... you might have to use the record to justify it's helping you (to your doc) ... and you can use it for yourself as a reference as we usually are our own guide on these things.

Glad you had a good day! Don't overdo though. (like eskie also said)