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I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and svts, which wake me up at night and sometimes result in panic attacks. is it safe to take ativan (lorazepam) to help ca?
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Prior to sedative: You do not indicate whether you have C-PAP device or instead a dental splint, but you should use one or other to control the Sleep Apnea, which could trigger the SVT. Once breathing is stabilized, would not be reluctant to allow a drug like Ativan (lorazepam) at bedtime.
Answered 5/26/2016
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