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About Ativan

Ativan is a prescription medicine that helps treat anxiety disorders. It is related to a class of medications called benzodiazepines. This drug also helps treat both insomnia and status epilepticus (a type of severe seizure) and is given prior to surgery to make you sleep. Ativan is available in two forms, i.e., tablet and solution for intravenous (IV) injection. You can easily buy Ativan online without a prescription from easypharma.site

Precautions for taking Ativan

Do not take Ativan if you have:

narrow-angle glaucoma
a history of allergic reaction to benzodiazepines such as lorazepam, alprazolam, diazepam, Klonopin, Restoril, Tranxene, Valium, Versed, Xanax, and others

Inform your doctor if you had any of the following conditions to make sure Ativan is suitable for you:

glaucoma
drug or alcohol addiction
breathing disorders such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or sleep apnea (breathing that stops during sleep)
seizures
mood problems, suicidal thoughts or behavior, or depression
kidney or liver disease

Pregnant women should not take Ativan because it can harm their fetus. Avoid using Ativan if you are pregnant.

Women who are breastfeeding should not take Ativan as it may pass through breast milk and cause side effects in a breastfed child.

What is the proper way to take Ativan?

Take Ativan by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. The dosage of this medicine will depend on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment.

Do not take Ativan for more than 4 months unless your doctor advises otherwise. You can buy Ativan overnight from easypharma.site Our site offers options to buy Ativan online FedEx delivery.

If you use this medicine for an extended time, you may require regular medical tests.

Withdrawal may occur if you suddenly stop using Ativan. You may be more likely to experience withdrawal if you have been taking lorazepam for a long time (more than 1 to 4 weeks) or in high doses, or if you have a history of drug abuse or alcoholism.

Dosage

Dosage for anxiety

The typical dosage is 1 mg to 3 mg, taken twice or three times daily.

Dosage for insomnia due to stress or anxiety

The typical dosage is 2 mg to 4 mg at bedtime.

How Ativan works?

Ativan is related to the class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It works by boosting the activity of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), an amino acid.

What if I overdose?

When combined with alcohol, opioid medications, or other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow breathing, a lorazepam overdose can be fatal. Symptoms of overdose can include confusion, lethargy, drowsiness, trouble breathing, low blood pressure, or coma.

Things to avoid

You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking Ativan. When drinking alcohol while taking Ativan, you run the risk of serious side effects like:

respiratory failure
coma
breathing problems
excessive sleepiness or sedation
memory problems

Do not operate dangerous machinery or drive if you are unsure of how Ativan will affect you.

Ativan side effects

Lorazepam is a medication that can slow or stop your breathing. You are at a higher risk if you have recently used alcohol, other drugs that slow your breathing, or opioid medication.

Common side effects of Ativan include:

weakness
dizziness, drowsiness
feeling unsteady

Immediately contact your doctor if you have serious side effects such as:

unusual changes in mood or behavior
confusion, aggression, or hallucinations
severe drowsiness
sudden restless feeling or excitement
thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself
vision changes
sleep problems
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
dark urine

Drug Interactions

If you take Ativan with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing, you could have a dangerous drug interaction. Consult your doctor before taking a muscle relaxant, opioid medication, sleeping pills, prescription cough medicine, or depression or seizure medicine.

Several other medications can interact with Ativan. Tell your doctor if you use other drugs, such as:

any other medicines to treat anxiety
probenecid, aminophylline, or theophylline
seizure medicine
medicine to treat mental illness
medicines that contain an antihistamine (such as sleep medicine, cold or allergy medicine)

Some other drugs that can interact with Ativan include:

opioids such as morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, or fentanyl
sedative drugs including benzodiazepines, barbiturates, anxiety drugs, antipsychotic drugs, antihistamines, and anticonvulsant medications