SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Ativan

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Ativan

Ativan has 58 Side Effects total
27 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Ativan

Ativan is also known by the generic name Lorazepam USES: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Ativan has 27 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ativan

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Ativan has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ativan Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ativan Slurred Speech is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ativan Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Ativan

Ativan Drug-Drug Interactions

Ativan has interactions of severe seriousness with 2 drug(s):

Ativan has 1 severe interactions with Sodium Oxybate. Click here to see them

Ativan has 1 severe interactions with Xyrem. Click here to see them

Ativan has interactions of serious seriousness with 25 drug(s).

Ativan has interactions of moderate seriousness with 35 drug(s).

Ativan has interactions of unknown seriousness with 22 drug(s).

Ativan has 17 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Ativan.

Ativan Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Ativan.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Ativan.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Ativan.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Ativan.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Ativan.

Relative Contraindications

Depression is a contraindication of Ativan.

Fainting - Feeling Faint is a contraindication of Ativan.

Hepatic Encephalopathy - Impaired Brain Function due to Liver Disease is a contraindication of Ativan.

Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Severe Chronic Obstructed Lung Disease is a contraindication of Ativan.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Ativan.

Contraindication Warnings

Chronic Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Lung Disease is a contraindication of Ativan.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Ativan.

Hypoalbuminemia - Low Amount of Albumin Proteins in the Blood is a contraindication of Ativan.

Open Angle Glaucoma - Wide-Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Ativan.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Ativan.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Ativan.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Ativan.

Ativan has 14 related brands and strengths:

Ativan 0.5 Mg Tab Ativan 1 Mg Tab Ativan 2 Mg Tab Ativan 2 Mg/Ml Injection Ativan 4 Mg/Ml Injection Lorazepam 0.5 Mg Tab Lorazepam 1 Mg Tab Lorazepam 2 Mg Tab Lorazepam 2 Mg/Ml Injection Lorazepam 2 Mg/Ml Oral Concentrate Lorazepam 2 Mg/Ml Syringe Lorazepam 4 Mg/Ml Injection Lorazepam 4 Mg/Ml Syringe Lorazepam Intensol 2 Mg/Ml Oral Concentrate

Ativan - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion, slow reflexes, clumsiness, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.