Ativan Drug Interactions WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Ativan Drug Interactions
Before using Ativan (lorazepam), you should be aware of the possible drug interactions. The use of antidepressants, antipsychotics, and barbiturates while taking Ativan can possibly increase your risk of experiencing side effects.1 If your health care provider recommends using Ativan, be sure to tell them about all prescription or over-the-counter medications you are currently using.2
Fast Facts:
- Ativan is used to treat anxiety.
- Ativan is also used off-label to treat the muscle spasms that are common in people with multiple sclerosis.3 While Ativan is not FDA-approved to treat multiple sclerosis, some doctors prescribe it for this purpose.
- The use of Ativan in combination with narcotics, alcohol, and sleep medications can increase the chance of you experiencing drowsiness.2
- You should also avoid combining seizure medications with Ativan.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 RxList: Ativan: Side Effects & Drug Interactions
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 eMedTV: Ativan Drug Interactions
- ↑ eMedTV: What Does Ativan Treat?
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Drug Interactions for Ativan, What are the drug interactions for Ativan, Possible Drug Interactions for Ativan, Ativan Drug Interaction, What drugs interact with Ativan
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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