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Ativan

Ativan



USES: This medication is used for anxiety. It is used to produce drowsiness and reduce anxiety prior to surgical or medical procedures. It may also be used in the treatment of seizure disorders, severe headache, alcohol withdrawal or to prevent nausea from cancer treatment.


 
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Ativan

Uses
This medication is used for anxiety. It is used to produce drowsiness and reduce anxiety prior to surgical or medical procedures. It may also be used in the treatment of seizure disorders, severe headache, alcohol withdrawal or to prevent nausea from cancer treatment.
Notes
  • Long-term or excessive use of this medication may lead to tolerance.
  • Use this only as directed.
  • This is a potent medication.
  • Do not share this with anyone.

Storage
  • Refrigerate this medication between 36 to 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C) away from light.
  • Do not freeze.
  • Properly discard medication that is not clear or contains particles.


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How To Use
  • HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is given by injection by a health care professional.
  • The dose and frequency of use will depend on your condition and response.
  • Long-term or excessive use of this medication can cause dependency.
  • Use only as directed.

Side Effects
  • This drug can cause drowsiness, dizziness, lack of coordination, grogginess, headache, nausea, dry mouth, blurred vision and irritation or redness at the injection site.
  • If these effects continue or become severe, contact your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience hallucinations, confusion, depression, yellowing of the eyes, a slow pulse, chest pain, shortness of breath or breathing problems while using this drug.
  • Also fever/chills, prolonged sore throat, unusual tiredness or unusual bleeding/bruising.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before using this tell your doctor of any heart, kidney, liver or lung disease, breathing disorders, muscle disorders, glaucoma, depression or psychiatric conditions, a history of drug dependency and of any allergies you may have.
  • Use caution driving or performing tasks requiring alertness.
  • This drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
  • Consult your doctor before using this medication.
  • This drug 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.
  • Use of this medication (contains benzyl alcohol) is not recommended for newborns.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, use is as soon as remembered.
  • If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

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 or theophylline.
  • It is recommended to limit the use of alcohol while using this medication as excessive drowsiness can occur.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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User Medicine Opinions for Ativan
Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 52
Location: california
Time Taken: 15 12mg/day years

Reason: insomnia Date: 11 May 2009
Side Effects
painful and debilitating withdrawls between doses. Ruined my marriage of 21 years. lost my job. I isolated myself for weeks at a time. Ativan works for medical procedures fine. Not intended for use over 2 weeks and even then it may be too late. It is 10x stronger than Valium and takes effect 10x quicker. It only last about 10 hours. That's why it is so addictive and leaves you withdrawls b4 the next dose is due. 2mg can knock out a 300 lb man in 15 minutes. it is also used for combative patients in psyche wards and emergency rooms. 2 mg of Ativan is equal to about 40-50 mg of Ambien..the normal dose of Ambien is 10 mg. do the math!

Additional Thoughts
This drug is pure evil and highly addictive. There are newer and much better alternatives. This is a Benzo type drug and all benzo's are bad for you. Benzo's are harder than anything, even heroin, to withdraw from. Quitting cold turkey can be fatal! Ativan/Lorazepam will ruin your life, no ands, ifs, or buts about it.

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 30
Time Taken: 10 years

Reason: anxiety Date: 3 June 2007
Side Effects
sleepiness, addiction It really helped me for what I was taking it for but it was very difficult to stop.

Additional Thoughts
I started taking this drug about 10 years ago to help with some pretty bad anxiety and depression I was having at the time. I started taking a 1mg dose twice a day 1 in morning and 1 before bed. I tapered myself down to .5mg twice a day and then finally was able to get off it for about 3 months this year. I just started taking it in .5mg doses again due to the anxiety and depression resurfacing after 10 years. I dont know if its coming back because I got off the medicine or just that I am having a relapse but I have to honestly tell you that those years in between when I was taking it were the best years of my life. Just be VERY careful not to take this in larger doses.

Overall: 2 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 26
Time Taken: 5 months

Reason: Xanax Withdrawal Date: 7 June 2007
Side Effects
I acted drunk

Additional Thoughts
I refuse to take it ever again!

Overall: 5 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 24
Time Taken:

Reason: situational anxiety Date: 25 June 2007
Side Effects
None

Additional Thoughts
I was prescribed ativan by MD for the situational anxiety I have -- giving presentations, talking in front of large groups, social settings, etc. When I get really anxious I break out in hives on my face/neck/chest, it's really unsightly and embarassing. I am getting married in the fall, and ativan has changed my life. I took a claritin and .75mg of ativan for my bridal shower (where 50+ people watched as I opened gifts etc) and was completely calm, collected, and my usual outgoing self.

Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 30
Time Taken: 1 days

Reason: Anxiety Date: 27 June 2007
Side Effects
I felt drunk and had hallucinations. I was so exhausted I could hardly stand up. I was getting ready to leave the house, and I could see people walking past the door of my bedroom. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not crazy - I knew they weren't there! But I could still see them!

Additional Thoughts
I won't take it again - I switched to Xanax and it works great for me with no side effects.

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