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Is it okay to take ativan (lorazepam) after having anesthesia?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't know what: Form of anesthesia you are referring to. It would be best to ask the anesthesiologist who knows what was used.

Answered 3/18/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

On the advice of doc: Only if prescribed by the surgeon for post op care.

Answered 3/17/2014

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Depends: Really depends on what type of anesthesia and how long after to take the ativan (lorazepam). Need more information.

Answered 3/18/2014

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Yes: not a issue with low dosage ativan (lorazepam)

Answered 11/19/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Of course: However, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your medications, please don’t hesitate to contact your surgeon or anesthesiologist prior signing inform consent.

Answered 12/3/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ativan (lorazepam): As prescribed, yes.

Answered 5/18/2015

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