Ativan 1 mg

Description

Description

Ativan 1 mg is a schedule IV controlled substance, approved by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA). In general, Ativan should be used for brief periods of time (such as 2-4 weeks). Unless directed otherwise by your doctor, continuous long-term usage is not suggested. It is possible to become dependent on Lorazepam through its long-term usage.

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Drug Availability And Identification

Ativan is available in various forms of strength such as Ativan 1 mg and Ativan 2 mg. Read the identification tablet, it may help you recognize the 1 mg of Ativan.

Medicine	Lorazepam
Brand Name	Ativan
Drug Class	Benzodiazepines
Dose	1 mg
NDC	67544-0879
CSA Schedule	4
Size	7.00 mm
Shape	Round
Colour	White
Availability	Prescription-only

Clinical Uses

Ativan 1 mg tablet is used to treat social phobias, panic attacks, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. It provides momentary respite from the symptoms of anxiety such as jitters, rapid breathing, elevated heart rate, heavy perspiration, weakness, or loss of focus. This medicine can use to relieve stress before surgery or other medical or dental procedures. It is referred to as a “pre-med”. But, anxiety or tension brought on by the regular stress of daily living typically does not need to be treated with medications.

It’s possible that your doctor recommended it for a different purpose such as reducing the withdrawal effects of alcohol. The risk of nausea and vomiting brought on by chemotherapy may also decrease with its help.

How Does It Work

Lorazepam belongs to the benzodiazepines class of drugs. And the first step of the benzodiazepines drug, after taking the pill is to reach and act on the brain through the bloodstream. Our brain secures GABA to control our anxieties. But whenever the secretion of GABA chemical goes down the anxiety disorder occurs. Lorazepam helps to increase the secretion of GABA immediately. As result, our body and brain feel relaxed and calm for a long time.

How to Use

Check the prescription for the using direction. Or ask your doctor for the use of the medicine, and dose. Because the process of using Ativan depends on the doses. And your doctor can say many doses of Ativan you need for the anxiety disorder. Doctors recommend taking the Ativan pill directly by mouth with an empty stomach. If you are taking the pill regularly then don’t skip a single dose, and complete the course. This is a short-term treatment to treat anxiety disorder.

Instructions

The purpose for which this drug is used determines the dose. Depending on the situation, it could be applied frequently or when necessary. Pay attention to your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. It is not good to suddenly stop taking this medication, especially if you have been doing so for a few weeks. Consult your doctor before discontinuing any medicine if you’re thinking about it.

Don’t increase or decrease the dose without consulting the doctor. Each person may need a different dosage of Ativan. The ideal dosage will be determined by your doctor.

• Take Ativan with or without food.
• Swallow Ativan with a glass of water.
• Don’t chew it, break it, or crush it.
• Taking Ativan at a certain time is preferable.

Precautions

Read the points, before taking the Ativan 1 mg. You will not face any big problems after taking the pill.

Confirm that you have no side effects because of any drug. Especially the drugs include in benzodiazepines drug.

Make a list of medicine, and food, and show it to your doctor. And confirm, which food you need to take, and which not to. Otherwise, you may be infected with the drug and food interaction side effects.

Stay away from all alcoholic beverages. It will feel you dizzy, and blurred vision, and sometimes it may be the cause of death.

Also not to drive, and operate any machinery after taking the pill.

Warning

Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to Lorazepam before taking it, or if you are allergic to anything else. This medication may have inactive components that could lead to allergic reactions or other issues.

Before taking this medication inform your doctor about your medical history. Especially if it includes any of the listed conditions:

• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Glaucoma
• Lung/breathing issues (such as sleep apnea)
• Mental/mood disorders (such as depression, psychosis)
• Personal or family history of substance use disorder.

While using this medicine, check blood counts and liver function. Tell the doctor, if your situation either doesn’t get better or becomes worse after taking an Ativan 1 mg Tablet.

Children should not use Ativan 1 mg Tablet. Without first contacting your doctor, you shouldn’t administer it.

When therapy is abruptly stopped, dependence may result in withdrawal symptoms. As a result, the medication should always stop gradually.

It is important to understand that suicidal inclinations might exist when using Ativan and that preventative measures could be necessary. When using benzodiazepines, paradoxical responses have been recorded. Such reactions may be more likely to occur in children and the elderly. Should these occur, the use of the drug should discontinue.

Ativan is not provided to anyone who is likely to misuse drugs. Particularly in patients with a history of drug and/or alcohol misuse, it may have abuse potential.

Side Effects

Ativan is typically well tolerated when taken according to the dosage recommendations. The majority of people who take Ativan report relief from anxiety. But, some may experience negative side effects.

Aside effects are possible with any medications. While they are occasionally serious, they are frequently not. If you experience some of the negative effects, you might need medical attention.

Common Side Effects:

When taking ATIVAN for the first time, adverse effects are more likely to occur. As your body gets used to the medication, these side effects could go away during treatment. Tell your doctor if you experience any of the following Side effects:

• Sedation
• Dizziness
• Asthenia
• Ataxia
• Hypotension
• Fatigue
• Amnesia
• Confusion
• Disinhibition
• Irritability
• Libido shifts
• Irregular menstrual periods
• Diplopia
• Dysarthria
• The appetite shifts
• Constipation
• Incontinence
• Urinary incontinence
• Elevated AST and ALT
• Dystonia

Serious Side Effects:

Serious side effects are not common, but they may occur. Consult your doctor if they persist. When taken according to the dose recommended, it is generally well tolerated. The following adverse effects may or may not occur while using Ativan 1 mg.

• Breathing issues
• Low blood pressure
• Convulsions and seizures
• Paradoxical reaction
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Muscle weakness
• Nightmares
• Body aches
• Sweating
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Suicide thought
• Hallucination

This is not the complete side effect of Ativan 1 mg. If you notice the above or any other symptoms immediately inform the doctor.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Withdrawal Symptoms can occur after as little as one week of taking therapeutic doses of lorazepam. It may occur when the medicine stops.

• Cerebral pain
• Uneasiness
• Inconvenience dozing
• Peevishness
• Quake
• Fits of anxiety
• Discouragement
• Seizures
• Self-destructive considerations or ways of behaving
• Fantasies

Before discontinuing Ativan, consult with your doctor. Your doctor can help you gradually reduce your dosage before discontinuing the medication.

During Pregnancy

Using Ativan 1 mg is not safe for pregnancy. It may harm your unborn baby. Kindly inform the doctor if you become pregnant or want to be pregnant while using Ativan 1 mg. The doctor will choose the best treatment for you and your baby. When Ativan is Prescribed to a pregnant woman, it may harm the fetus.

During Breastfeeding

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding, as there may be better medications available for you. Whether you should depend on your lorazepam use. Because lorazepam has been found in human breast milk, breastfeeding mothers shouldn’t take it unless the estimated benefit to the mother justifies the possible danger to the baby. If the baby is healthy doctor may suggest taking a very little amount infrequently or for a very brief period of time.

If you observe that your baby is not eating as well as normal, is unusually tired, has strange breathing, or if you have any other concerns.  Speak with a doctor as soon as you can. Neonatal benzodiazepine-taking lactating women have experienced sedation and difficulty to breastfeed their babies. Drug effects on infants of nursing moms should be monitored.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose and are taking more than one dose per day, do not take it if the following dose is approaching. Skip the missed dose instead. Take your next dose at your usual time. To catch up, do not increase the dose.

Overdose

You might need immediate clinical consideration. Overdosing will develop toxicity in the body. Assuming you take an excessive amount of ATIVAN you may feel:

• Sleepy
• Befuddled
• Tired,
• Dazed
• Experience issues breathing
• Feel frail or become oblivious

If someone takes too much Ativa some serious side effects may experience such as death or difficulty in breathing.

Interaction

Ativan can interact with drugs and food/alcohol. Drug interactions might alter the way your prescriptions operate or put you at risk for dangerous adverse effects. The drug that Ativan can interact with Lorazepam:

• Gabapentine
• Oxycodone
• Hydrocodone
• Methadone
• Codeine

These are not the all drug that Ativan interacts with. Opioid medicine is the most dangerous to take with Lorazepam. It can be the cause of death.

Alternative

Like every medicine, Ativan has also alternative medicine. Your doctor may prescribe other medication in replacement for Ativan. Depends upon What is the reason you using for. Some alternative medications you may recommend such as Xanax, Klonopin, and Valium. Expect to be prescribed extra medications besides these.

Commonly Asked Question About Ativan

How long does Ativan 1 mg last?

Most of the effects of Ativan 1 mg pill are about 6 to 8 hours. However, it can vary from one per to another person.

Is Ativan considered a narcotic?

No, Ativan is not a narcotic. A narcotic is an opioid pain reliever, this word refers to a habit-forming or controlled substance medication.

Is Ativan used as a sleeping pill?

No, if you take Ativan for sleep, you may experience some side effects. If you need sleep medicine, you have to talk with the doctor.