Ativan for Multiple Sclerosis WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Ativan for Multiple Sclerosis
Ativan is sometimes used to treat anxiety in multiple sclerosis patients. The medication is approved by the FDA for anxiety associated with depression, and its use in treating MS is considered off-label use. Multiple sclerosis patients are urged to use this medication exactly as directed by their physician.1
Fast Facts:
- Ativan may also be used to treat the muscle spasms that are common in multiple sclerosis patients.2
- Common side effects of Ativan include dizziness, nausea, and headache.2
- Ativan is a brand name of the generic medication lorazepam.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: What Does Ativan Treat?
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 About.com: Other Ways Ativan/Lorazepam Is Used
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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