Medication
Information
Ativan Uses
Ativan (lorazepam) is used to treat anxiety.
Ativan (lorazepam) may also be used for seizures,
alcohol withdrawal, prevention of nausea and
vomiting due to chemotherapy, tension headache,
and for sleeping trouble (insomnia).
How to take Ativan
Take as directed. The dose and frequency of use
will depend on your condition and response.
Long-term or excessive use of Ativan (lorazepam)
can cause dependency.
Ativan Side effects
Ativan (lorazepam) can cause drowsiness,
dizziness, lack of coordination, grogginess,
headache, nausea, dry mouth, blurred vision. If
these effects continue or become severe, contact
your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience
any of these effects while using this drug:
confusion, hallucinations, depression, yellowing
of the eyes or skin, slow pulse, trouble
breathing, fever/chills, prolonged sore throat,
unusual tiredness, unusual bleeding or bruising.
If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially:
of: heart disease, kidney or liver disease, lung
disease or trouble breathing, muscle disorders,
glaucoma, depression or psychiatric conditions,
drug dependency, any allergies. Use caution
driving or performing tasks requiring alertness.
Ativan (lorazepam) is not recommended for use
during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using
this medication. Ativan (lorazepam) is excreted
into breast milk. Caution is advised. Consult your
doctor before breast-feeding. Elderly patients may
be more sensitive to the effects of this
medication. Use with caution.
Drug interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and
prescription drugs you take especially: narcotic
pain relievers, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping
pills, antidepressants, probenecid, seizure
medication, barbiturates, theophylline. It is
recommended to limit the use of alcohol while
using Ativan (lorazepam) as excessive drowsiness
can occur. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Ativan Notes
Long-term or excessive use of Ativan (lorazepam)
may lead to tolerance. Use this only as directed.
This is a potent medication. Do not share this
with others. |
