What is Ativan? Ativan Medication Guide

Ativan is a brand product of Lorazepam that belongs to the benzodiazepine family of the drugs. Benzodiazepine is the same drug family that contains Alprazolam and Lorazepam.

Medications in this class are known for their calming effects and anti-anxiety properties.

Since it produces calming effects on the central nervous system, professionals recommend Ativan to treat a range of anxiety symptoms. You can order Ativan online for the management of anxiety and insomnia.

Ativan is a prescription medication approved for limited medical purposes. Therefore, you should not take this benzodiazepine for recreational purposes without a recommendation. However, you can order Ativan online for other medical purposes not given here, if recommended by a doctor or pharmacist.

Important Information About Ativan Tablet

Ativan can slow or stop your breathing, mainly if you have used a narcotic product, alcohol, or any other drug that has affected your breathing rate in the last 14 days.

Misuse of this benzodiazepine can cause overdose, addiction, or other severe side effects. Keep the medication in a safe and dry place where others cannot get to it. You should not consume Lorazepam if you have problems like narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, severe respiratory insufficiency, or if you are allergic to benzodiazepines.

Do not use Ativan during the pregnancy period. This medication can cause congenital disabilities or life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in a newborn baby. Ativan may be habit-forming and should be taken only by the person it was prescribed for. Misuse of habit-forming drugs like Ativan can cause addiction, overdose, or death. This medication should never be shared with someone who has a history of drug addiction or abuse.

Do not stop taking this benzo without asking your doctor or pharmacist. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you discontinue using Ativan suddenly after long-term use. Some of its withdrawal symptoms may last up to one year or longer.

What should I do before using Ativan Tablet?

You should not use this drug if you have medical conditions like;

• narrow-angle glaucoma; or
• severe breathing problems;
• a history of allergic reactions to lorazepam

To make sure Lorazepam is safe and effective for you, let your doctor or pharmacist know if you have or ever had;

• severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleep apnea;
• depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, mood problems;
• seizures, kidney or liver disease;
• an allergy to yellow food dye or aspirin, etc.

Also, you should avoid breastfeeding while using Ativan or stop using Ativan if breastfeeding is necessary.

Tell your doctor/pharmacist if you notice feeding problems, drowsiness, or slow weight gain while nursing the baby. This medication is not approved to use in anyone younger than 12 years.

How should I take Ativan Tab?

You should take Ativan precisely as prescribed by your healthcare provider or pharmacist. If you order Ativan online, your pharmacist will provide you with a free medication guide. Read this guide carefully and follow all the instructions. You can take Ativan tablets by mouth with or without food as per your choice. Take it with food if you have any confusion regarding the medication guide.

Do not stop using this medication suddenly after long-term use. This can cause some unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

Ativan Dosing Information

Usual adult dose for anxiety;

– Initial dose: 2 mg to 3mg orally per day, given twice or thrice a day
– Maintenance dose: 1 to 2mg orally twice or thrice a day

• The daily amount may vary from 1 to 10 mg per day.
• Your dosage must be based on your physical and psychological health and increased gradually as per the requirement.
• When a higher dosage is indicated, the evening amount should be increased before the daytime doses.
• Clinical trials have not evaluated Ativan to treat anxiety associated with the stress of everyday life.

What Are the Possible Side Effects of Ativan?

Although Ativan is a safe and effective medication if appropriately taken with necessary precautions, but can cause serious side effects. These aftereffects mainly occur because of misusing a drug.

You should not take this benzodiazepine if you are allergic to benzodiazepine. If you are using a benzodiazepine for the first time, let your doctor or pharmacist know if you experience any allergic effects like hives or breathing problems.

The most severe side effects of Ativan may include;

• severe drowsiness;
• sudden restless feeling or excitement;
• unusual changes in behavior or mood;
• thoughts of hurting yourself or suicide;
• confusion, hallucinations, or confusion;
• vision changes, sleep problems;
• jaundice or dark urine, etc.

In addition to severe side effects, Ativan can also cause some common aftereffects. You can experience these side effects even at regular doses without misusing the drug. These adverse effects do not require any additional treatment and go away on their own.

Common side effects may include;

• weakness; or
• feeling unsteady;
• dizziness, drowsiness, etc.

Always buy Ativan online to get a genuine product. Counterfeit products can cause some adverse effects that may affect your health negatively.

What Ingredients Are Available in Ativan?

Active ingredients: Lorazepam
Inactive ingredients: magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyacrylic potassium.

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