Question 1

i take ativan every 12 hours, im being switched from norco to oxycodone. how long do i have to space ativan and oxycodone apart?

Accepted Answer

Try holding Ativan: till done with the Oxycodone, if not feasible, a 6-hour interval would be fine, however you haven't mentioned the dosages you are on. Norco and Oxycodone are almost the same , your doctor/pharmacist would help you better as both are scheduled drugs and should be closely monitored, they do interact and can cause CNS and respiratory depression,so be cautious,lowest effective should be used if needed

Question 2

i have taken ativan for 12+ years. i just took 5mg of oxycodone, will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

: It is not contraindicated. Take care.

Question 3

can you take oxycodone with ativan (lorazepam)?

Accepted Answer

Very cautiously : Ativan (lorazepam) can be used with narcotics with close physician management. The sedating properties of the medications are increased when used together and respiratory depression is increased. Use without doctor management can lead to death.

Question 4

can i take an ativan (lorazepam) 6 hours after taking oxycodone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, however...: Discuss with your pcp or specialist because concomitant use of benzos like Ativan (lorazepam) and opioids like oxycodone can result in excessive sedation.

Question 5

i take 2mg ativan (lorazepam) daily for 2+years. i took 10mg oxycodone 5 hours and also 10 hours ago. when is it safe to take my ativan (lorazepam)?

Accepted Answer

Now would be fine: You have a long-term tolerance to ativan (lorazepam). Oxycodone does not last long in your system and your dose is low. The half-life is 3-4.5 hrs, so by that time your oxycodone blood level has dropped 50%. Always take your medication according to your doctor's directions.Best wishes.

Question 6

what is ativan (lorazepam)?

Accepted Answer

Benzo: Ativan is a benzodiazepine drug. It is also known generically as lorazepam.

It has many uses including; to decrease anxiety, prevent seizures, relax muscles... 

Importantly, be careful, Lorazepam also has abuse potential.

Question 7

what distinguishes xantax from ativan (lorazepam)?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam): Both are benzos sedatives/anxiolytics. Ativan is shorter-acting than xanax (alprazolam).

Question 8

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 9

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 10

can i take ativan before a stress echo?

Accepted Answer

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

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I have taken ativan for 12+ years. i just took 5mg of oxycodone, will i be ok?

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Can you take oxycodone with ativan (lorazepam)?

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Can i take an ativan (lorazepam) 6 hours after taking oxycodone?

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I take 2mg ativan (lorazepam) daily for 2+years. i took 10mg oxycodone 5 hours and also 10 hours ago. when is it safe to take my ativan (lorazepam)?

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What is ativan (lorazepam)?

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What distinguishes xantax from ativan (lorazepam)?

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Can i take ativan before a stress echo?

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