Question 1

i suffer from severe depression, anxiety, and adhd. take zoloft (sertraline) and adderall in morn. got drunk and took 2mg ativan and 100mg unisom. do i go to er ?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Go to ER now. Tell them U took Ativan (lorazepam) and drank.

Question 2

is lorazepam (ativan) an maoi?

Accepted Answer

: No, lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, feel free to clarify with your prescriber or pharmacist at your dispensing pharmacy.

Question 3

does ativan (lorazepam) stop seizures?

Accepted Answer

Ativan (lorazepam): can be used to managed status epilepticus (uncontrolled back to back seizures in the hospital setting) One must be prepared to intubate the person receiving multiple doses of this CNS depressant as they might require airway control and artificial respiration should they become over sedated in an attempt to stop seizures. As a maintenance therapy it is limited by its short half life &amp; withdrawal.

Question 4

can i take ativan before a stress echo?

Accepted Answer

Ativan: Please ask the physician who is ordering the test. Good Luck

Question 5

is ativan (lorazepam) used for depression?

Accepted Answer

Ativan (lorazepam) is used for: Symptoms of anxiety. It is not used for depression per say. It is an anxiolytic. Ativan (lorazepam) is relatively rapid acting and often can be abused by people once they try it. Some people use it as a sleep medication though that it not the correct indications for this medication.

Question 6

does ativan (lorazepam) help labyrinthitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Ativan (lorazepam) is a benzodiazepine that give you a sensation you are drunk. With labrynthitis you feel dizziness, so theoretically the ativan (lorazepam) can make your labrynthitis worse.

Question 7

can i take gaviscon with zantac and ativan?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety, GERD, Ulcer: Ativan is for Anxiety.

Zantac is to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and hyperacidity. 
Gaviscon is for acid indigestion and heartburn.

Due to possible tolerance with Ativan and lack of improvement, Discuss with Psychiatrist: 
•Diagnosis of Anxiety
•Tolerance with Ativan
•Therapy for stresses in your life
•Medication
•Breathing Relaxation
•Visual Imagery of National Parks
•Meditation.

Question 8

can i take ativan (lorazepam) with tramadol?

Accepted Answer

only: Only if your dr prescribed it this way. They may potentiate side effects; you should consult your dr before. Best of luck.

Question 9

can prozac (fluoxetine) be taken with ativan?

Accepted Answer

yes: Generally there are no major drug to drug interactions by taking both.

Question 10

could i take voltaren (diclofenac) and ativan?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Shouldn't b a problem.

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I suffer from severe depression, anxiety, and adhd. take zoloft (sertraline) and adderall in morn. got drunk and took 2mg ativan and 100mg unisom. do i go to er ?

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Is lorazepam (ativan) an maoi?

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Does ativan (lorazepam) stop seizures?

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Can i take ativan before a stress echo?

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Is ativan (lorazepam) used for depression?

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Does ativan (lorazepam) help labyrinthitis?

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Can i take gaviscon with zantac and ativan?

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Can i take ativan (lorazepam) with tramadol?

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Can prozac (fluoxetine) be taken with ativan?

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Could i take voltaren (diclofenac) and ativan?

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