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Can ativan (lorazepam), (lorazepam) \u0026#40; .5 mg or 1 mg \u0026#41; cause heart palpitations? can people with arrhythmias take ativan (lorazepam)?

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Ativan (lorazepam): Ativan (lorazepam) usually doesn't cause arrhythmias. It is sometimes used to help control anxiety asssociated arrhythmias.

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Answered 6/9/2015

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