Question 1

i need 2 rx refilled one for linzess for treatment of ibs with constipation and my anxiety meds if possible for ativan ?

Accepted Answer

Wrong place to ask: State medical boards require an established patient relationship, retrievable records &amp;  a recent evaluation with vital signs to prescribe many of the medications you seek. Failure to do so can result in loss or restriction of their license and loss of the permit to prescribe some drugs. Advertisers may imply you can get this online but don't expect it. This site does not offer treatments.

Question 2

my psch doc put me on buspar (buspirone) after stopping ativan. now i have several bouts vomiting daily, am very irritable, and ibs is out of control. 3 months on?

Accepted Answer

Buspar (buspirone) side effects: Call your physician and stop the Buspar (buspirone) until a substitution is made.

Question 3

irritable bowel syndrome? can it be due to elevated gliadin antibody iga. ativan (lorazepam)  kept the ibs under control for over 20 years but not now.

Accepted Answer

IBS not celiac sprue: Gut symptoms of pain, diarrhea/constipation  with gliadin IgA sounds like celiac sprue-confirm diagnosis with bowel biopsy. Rx is dietary exclusion of gluten-lifelong. Ibs symptoms usually not associated with celiac sprue (gliadin iga). Gluten containing foods also have carbohydrates that may not be fully digested, cause symptoms. Other foods can initiate symptoms too.

Question 4

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 5

what distinguishes xantax from ativan (lorazepam)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

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 8

can i take ativan before a stress echo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

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.

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I need 2 rx refilled one for linzess for treatment of ibs with constipation and my anxiety meds if possible for ativan ?

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My psch doc put me on buspar (buspirone) after stopping ativan. now i have several bouts vomiting daily, am very irritable, and ibs is out of control. 3 months on?

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Irritable bowel syndrome? can it be due to elevated gliadin antibody iga. ativan (lorazepam) kept the ibs under control for over 20 years but not now.

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What is ativan (lorazepam)?

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What distinguishes xantax from ativan (lorazepam)?

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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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