Ativan
Ativan (lorazepam) is a medication used to treat a person with anxiety or anxiety related to depression. Lorazepam is a type of medication called a benzodiazepine. It slows the activity in a person's brain, so he is able to better relax.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
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A male asked:
Hi, How long does it take for Ativan to work? Thanks
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How long do I need to wait to take Ativan after a couple of drinks?
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I had 4 mg of Ativan in 24 hours, will I be okay? I feel funny. Is that an OVERDOSE level
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When taking Ativan twice a day at 0.5mg how long after the first pill can I take the second?
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How long would it take for ativan to leave one's system if they took .5mg twice a day for 10 days?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I take ativans 0.5 mg when needed and was wondering if still good when expired december 11 2016 i would need them right about now?
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A 32-year old female asked:
I had 0.5 mg of Ativan at 8:30 am and 0.5 mg at 11:30, it is now 3 pm and I would like to go out for some drinks with friends. Is this okay? I don't plan on taking anymore Ativan.
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A 26-year old male asked:
So Ive been taking 0.5mg ativan for about 20 days but didnt take it 3 or 4 days Spread out through the 20 days and sometimes it was 1mg as I was prescribed but never no more than 1mg and Im wondering if Im still in the safe area for taking it?
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A 39-year old female asked:
What is ativan (lorazepam)?
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Is ativan (lorazepam) addicting?
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How dangerous is Ativan (lorazepam)?
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Can ativan cause you to hallucinate?
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Is it okay to take ativan (lorazepam)?
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Can you die from 100 ativan (lorazepam)?
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Can I take ativan (lorazepam) before work?
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How can I use my ativan (lorazepam) wisely?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Can I take propranolol while taking Ativan?
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Ativan ( lorazepam ) tolerance, what to do?
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What sort of medicine is ativan (lorazepam)?
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A 36-year old male asked:
Can I take ativan (lorazepam) and ibrophen ?
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Could ativan (lorazepam) make you feel sick?
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A 70-year old female asked:
What are some common side effects for Ativan?
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Can 0.5 mg of ativan (lorazepam) make u high?
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A 38-year old female asked:
How often take 1mg ativan (lorazepam) safetly?
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Can I take .5mg of Ativan with 3mg of lunesta?
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A 30-year old male asked:
How high a dose of ativan (lorazepam) is .5 mg?
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Anyone familiar with ativan (lorazepam) dosage?
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A 38-year old male asked:
How many hours after ativan can i take hydroxyzine?
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What is it like to be on the drug ativan (lorazepam)?
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What is the best benzo to replace ativan (lorazepam)?
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