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6.30
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77% of reviewers
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$2.33
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AtivanŽ
Generic Name: Lorazepam lor-AZ-e-pam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepines | | Contents | Description | To treat patients with anxiety or panic disorder. Your doctor may use this medicine to treat other conditions as well. Temazepam (Restoril) is one of the benzodiazepines used for sleep disturbances.
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| | General Information | | This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider. Top of page
| | Proper use of this medicine | Follow the directions given to you by your doctor. This medicine is taken by mouth with water and can be taken with or without food. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice with this medicine.
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| | Missed Dose | Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
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| | Storage | Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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| | Possible Side Effects | - Some common side effects reported with this medicine include:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- unusual weakness
- headache
- clumsiness
- Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away; restlessness or excitement, constipation, difficulty urinating, blurred vision or changes in sex drive.
- anxiety, depression
- If you experience memory loss, behavioral problems, or involuntary muscle movements, talk to your doctor right away.
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| | Warnings/Precautions | - This medicine is meant for short term use. If your symptoms continue, talk to your health care provider.
- Benzodiazepines can be addictive. This medicine should not be taken for long periods of time.
- This medicine can aggravate narrow-angle glaucoma.
- This medicine may cause dizziness and drowsiness.
- Alcoholic beverages can increase the effects of this medicine and should be avoided.
- Don't drive until you know how you will react to this medicine.
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| | Overdose | Seek medical attention immediately. U.S. residents can call the national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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| | Drug Interactions | - Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other medicines that you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
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| | Pregnancy/Nursing | This medicine should not be used if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. This medicine can cause harm to your fetus. For breast-feeding mothers, check with your doctor to discuss any possible risks to your baby while taking this medicine.
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| | More Information | For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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| Copyright © 2006 PharmClips, Inc. All rights reserved. www.pharmclips.com | | This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This is general information and should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made in regard to the contents of this material. The reader is advised to check with their health care provider before making any changes in their drug regimen. |
Last reviewed:
On 8 Aug 2006
By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
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Tags: Ativan
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Evangelista
Grand Member
Registered: February 2006
Posts: 982
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Review Date: Tue June 13, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: $3.00| Rating: 7
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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takes the edge off of panic attacks
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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none
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This medication has helped me with anxiety and panic attacks, plus it has fewer side effects than Valium.
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jennie
Grand Poohbah
Registered: December 2002
Posts: 1875
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Review Date: Thu June 22, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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less impairment than others in drug class
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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driving impairment and forgetfulness
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Helpful for learning to work through initial panic attacks. I'd happily resume this medication if I couldn't function. No need to suffer when ativan is there to help you through times of severe panic.
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LMo
Elder
Registered: January 2003
Posts: 6646
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Review Date: Thu June 22, 2006
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Would you recommend this? No |
Total Spent: $3.00| Rating: 5
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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instant anxiety relief
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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addictive, dangerous for unborn fetuses, makes me too drowsy
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I wasn't a huge fan of Ativan - knowing that it is both addictive and dangerous for unborn fetuses made me instantly cautious. The few times I did take it, it certainly worked to de-stress me, but it also made me so drowsy that I couldn't make good decisions. I took it 3 times and then threw the rest away. It wasn't worth the risk, but I suppose it would be good for someone who has more anxiety than I do.
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alisandria
Veteran Member
Registered: August 2006
Posts: 331
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Review Date: Fri September 8, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 3
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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Well, I didn't feel anxious.
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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Very tired, hazed feeling.
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I think it would be good to use when having procedures done. Like a tooth pulled, or MRi or something. It really zonked me out, and I was on lowest dose. Alright for occassional use in those instances (for me anyway).
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candybear
Grand Magnate
Registered: April 2004
Posts: 3161
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Review Date: Fri September 8, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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excessive sedation properties make it outstanding for trying to sleep
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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I didn't find any!
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Loved Ativan! Works quickly to relieve anxiety and help put you to sleep. Sadly, it's a bad thing to have around when suicidal, so my pdoc took mine and never gave it back.
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DizzyLizzy
Member
Registered: August 2006
Posts: 20
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Review Date: Mon September 11, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 9
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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I was on the same dose for nearly 8 years before it started to lose effectiveness
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Ativan was a great med for me. I used it to help fall asleep at night and as needed for a panic attack.
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mybestkids2
Veteran Member
Registered: September 2006
Posts: 344
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Review Date: Tue September 12, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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encourages calm and peace
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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makes me too "dopey"
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I really need this type of medication when I am highly agitated and unable to soothe myself. I try not to use as part of a daily regimen. It makes daily functioning very difficult.
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eskielover
Poohbah
Registered: October 2004
Posts: 1435
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Review Date: Thu September 14, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 9
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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effective in shot form to help with side effects
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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I have found that when atavin has been given to me in IV or shot form for immediate treatment of a side effect or extreme anxiety attack that needs treated, it is very effective. However in pill form to take for anxiety, it is very ineffective.
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darkeyes
Wise Elder
Registered: May 2001
Posts: 9055
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Review Date: Fri September 15, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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Helps reduce anxiety,racing thoughts,which can help patient have a better sleep. I suggest only use as directed by the prescribing physician.
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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If taken during the day,may cause drowsiness.
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I have found this medication usefull when I am having extreme stress,which causes me to not sleep well, and tightness in chest.
I do suggest,one not use it often,only as directed by your pdoc.
It can cause drowsiness, slight "brain fog".
Klonopin may be a better alternative if you need to have an anti-anxiety med. that can be used during the day,works great for potential anxiety attacks or present ones.
But for evening use, I'd rate Ativan,excellent.
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JonB
Member
Registered: September 2006
Posts: 191
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Review Date: Fri September 22, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: $1.00| Rating: 7
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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calming
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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memory problems
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Loved that it mellowed me out so well. Hated that I couldn't remember anything about the times when I was taking it. Worked well, though during a tough time. Might be hard to kick if you get hooked on it.
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alittlehoshime
Member
Registered: September 2006
Posts: 234
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Review Date: Tue September 26, 2006
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Would you recommend this? No |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 1
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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Be able to sleep
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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still feel anxious, palm sweat , Headache, dizziness, vomitting , nausea, cant breath at times
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hate medsssssssss eat also die dont eat also die even more worst no choice so got to eat lor sigh........... persevere persevere
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SerenitysWave
Poohbah
Registered: December 2005
Posts: 1289
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Review Date: Sun October 22, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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Fast working-takes edge off anxiety-relaxes and aides with sleeping
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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none that I can think of
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I didnt experience any side effects which was a huge bonus... I dont recall what I pay for it, but I know it was inexpensive. I take on an as needed basis which I like because many times just knowing that I have something extra to fall back on helps me get over the bump...
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prodigiousgamer
Member
Registered: October 2006
Posts: 51
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Review Date: Sun October 22, 2006
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Would you recommend this? No |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 3
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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mild reduction of anxiety in specific situations
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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mild to moderate drowsiness and vertigo
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i did not like this medication because of the side effects that it caused. it caused moderate drowsiness and vertigo. the positive effects of this medication were weak. i only experienced a very mild reduction of anxiety in specific situations. i would not recommend this medicine for people with mild anxiety issues like myself.
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