May 29

Ativan

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Ativan anti anxiety medication (generic name: lorazepam) is a benzodiazepine used to relieve anxiety.

Ativan is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Ativan affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.

Do not use Ativan (lorazepam) medication if you are allergic to Ativan or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), or oxazepam (Serax). This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use Ativan if you are pregnant.

Before taking Ativan medication, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Do not drink alcohol while taking Ativan drug. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol.

Avoid using other medications that make you sleepy. They can add to sleepiness caused by Ativan drug.

Ativan may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Ativan should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the Ativan medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

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