Side Effects & Withdrawal Effects of Ativan
Ativan (commonly misspelled "Adivan") is a drug in the benzodiazepine family. Physicians prescribe this drug to treat anxiety disorders.
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Who Should Not Take Ativan?
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Ativan can cause birth defects, so women who are planning on becoming pregnant or who are pregnant should not take this drug. People with emphysema, asthma, glaucoma or kidney or liver disease should not take Ativan. It is also not recommended for children under the age of 12.
Drug Interactions
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Medications for colds and allergies, pain medications, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to fatigue caused by Ativan and should not be taken at the same time.
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Serious Side Effects
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Ativan may be habit-forming. The sedative effects are stronger and last longer in the elderly, and accidental falls are common while taking this medication. Other side effects include confusion, depression, thoughts of suicide, hyperactivity, agitation, hostility, hallucinations or fainting.
Most Common Side Effects
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Less serious and more common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, insomnia, lack of balance, trouble concentrating and constipation.
Withdrawal Symptoms
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When one stops taking Ativan, he or she may experience seizures. Other withdrawal symptoms include tremor, sweating, muscle cramps, stomach pain, vomiting and unusual thoughts or behavior.
Warning
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Ativan can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
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