What is Ativan?
Ativan, also called Lorazepam, is an oral prescription medication part of the benzodiazepine family. Ativan enhances certain chemicals in the brain and the nerves to create a calming effect on those with anxiety.
What is Ativan Used For?
Ativan’s main use is to treat anxiety. Ativan may also be prescribed by a doctor to reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms, to treat insomnia, and to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy.
What are the Side Effects of Ativan?
* As with any medication, there is always the chance of experiencing a severe allergic reaction .
* Ativan may cause addiction or abnormal drug seeking behaviors. If you suddenly stop taking Ativan, you may experience withdrawal symptoms.
* Ativan may cause addiction or abnormal drug seeking behaviors. If you suddenly stop taking Ativan, you may experience withdrawal symptoms.
Common Side Effects
* Drowsiness
* Dizziness
* Loss of coordination
* headache
* Nausea
* Blurred vision
* Changes in sexual interest and ability
* Constipation
* Heartburn
* Changes in appetite
* memory problems
* Drowsiness
* Dizziness
* Loss of coordination
* headache
* Nausea
* Blurred vision
* Changes in sexual interest and ability
* Constipation
* Heartburn
* Changes in appetite
* memory problems
Rare but serious side effects:
* Hallucinations
* Depression
* Thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself
* Slurred speech
* Difficulty talking
* Vision changes
* Unusual weakness
* trouble walking
* Memory problems
* Fever
* Persistent sore throat
* Trouble breathing
* Confusion
* Aggression
* Drooping eyelids
* Hallucinations
* Depression
* Thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself
* Slurred speech
* Difficulty talking
* Vision changes
* Unusual weakness
* trouble walking
* Memory problems
* Fever
* Persistent sore throat
* Trouble breathing
* Confusion
* Aggression
* Drooping eyelids
What is the Recommended Dosage of Ativan?
The recommended dosage for Ativan use varies depending on the diagnosis. Ativan tablets are available in .5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg tablets.
For anxiety the recommended initial dose is two to three mg by mouth daily administered two to three times per day. The recommended maintenance dose is one to two mg two to three times a day. The daily dose may vary from one to ten mg per day.
To treat insomnia the recommended dose is two to three mg per day administered two or three times a day.
For elderly patients smaller initial doses are recommended, starting at one to two mg per day.
Depending on your condition and symptoms, your doctor may start you out on a lower dose of Ativan the gradually increase the dosage as needed.
For anxiety the recommended initial dose is two to three mg by mouth daily administered two to three times per day. The recommended maintenance dose is one to two mg two to three times a day. The daily dose may vary from one to ten mg per day.
To treat insomnia the recommended dose is two to three mg per day administered two or three times a day.
For elderly patients smaller initial doses are recommended, starting at one to two mg per day.
Depending on your condition and symptoms, your doctor may start you out on a lower dose of Ativan the gradually increase the dosage as needed.
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