What Is Ativa

Lorazepam

Lorazepam, sold under the brand name Ativan among others, is a benzodiazepine medication.[3] It is used to treat anxiety disorders, trouble sleeping, severe agitation, active seizures including status epilepticus, alcohol withdrawal, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.[3] It is also used during surgery to interfere with memory formation and to sedate those who are being mechanically ventilated.[3][7] It is also used, al...

My pharmacy supposedly just renewed my Ativan presc. Unlike any Ativan I've seen. Pill is round, white w l,0 imprinted on one side, scored on other, flat & small. Please help I can't identify this anywhere. ## I just renewed my Ativan too, and was given the same thing, I don't know what it is I am taking it to another pharmacy to identify it. Of you find out let me know! Thank you, it is not working.

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Found a blue & white capsule pill, says 30 mg and thats it what is this pill?????? ## Well, there is no 30mgs of Ativan available anywhere, that would be a supreme overdose, so we can rule that out. I'm wondering if it may be a generic for one of the popular ADHD medications, but I'm not finding one that matches it, at this moment. Where did you find it? ## Likely cymbalta it's a 30 mg cap and blue and white

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2mg.4mg per day and 4 mg at sleep ## Does anyone take the same dose than me?Do you have any side effects? ## who the hell are you? ## did you mean Ativan instead of Ativant? ## Ativan contains the active ingredient Lorazepam, this is a benzodiazepine, primarily used to treat nerve and anxiety disorders. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, weakness and dizziness. You can read more about this medication here: I have never used this medication, but side effects vary from person to person, so will experience many of them and some will not experience any, it is just the nature of drugs. Is there any other questions I can help you with?

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little white pill persribed for nerves ## I am taking a half of a 1 mg Ativan pill for sleeping. Can this small amount become addictive? ## Ativan contains the active ingredient Lorazepam, this is a Benzodiazepine and these can be highly addictive. However, if you are using it as prescribed, then what you are really going to have to deal with is dependence, rather than addiction. Dependence occurs when your body becomes used to and reliant upon some substance. This can happen with anything you ingest regularly, even a routine morning cup of orange juice. If you stop ingesting it, suddenly, they you will experience some withdrawal symptoms, but nothing as severe as if you were abusing the medication. Some of this medications most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness...

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If I have been taking Ativan 2mg 4 times per day for 8 years and it is obviously lost it's affectiveness, would changing to Xanax 2mg 4 times a day be the next step? Valium does not help at all. (Take Ativan for PTSD) I've worked in the medical field for 20 years and was not aware that Xanax came in a 2mg pill......seems like a lot!) ## No, it probably wouldn't make a difference, there is no dose conversion between the Lorazepam in the Ativan and the Alprazolam in the Xanax, they are considered equivalent to each other. There is, however, a 3mg extended release Xanax available. From other posts that have been made here, it seems that a lot of people that have grown tolerant to their current dosage have had success switching to the extended release. Some in the same dosage an...

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I AMA having a very painful procedure today can I take 3 or 4 ativan just before to help me though it. I'm 65 and mostly healthy ## Very dangerous. You should NEVER take 3 or 4 under any circumstances! ## Hello I am having knee surgery in a few days. Is it ok to take my Ativan prior to surgery? If so how much is safe. I normally take 2 mg twice a day... ## Do not take anything, prior to surgery, or any medical procedure, without your doctor, or surgeons approval. Some medications may not be safe to mix with substances that may be administered to you during the procedure, which could result in dangerous, and possibly fatal, interactions. Ativan is a benzodiazepine, so it can cause side effects, such as dizziness, drowsiness, and sedation, combining that with pain relievers, or anesth...

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I have severe pain in my back and migraines and I have a lot of severe spasms in my feet and legs that keep me up at night. Please advise whether ativan is used for pain? ## Ativan is a benzodizaepine that is most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders, though in some cases it can help with insomnia and preventing seizures. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Diana, No, Ativan (lorazepam) is an anti-anxiety agent. They are sometimes used as a muscle relaxant. They belong to a family of drugs commonly known as benzodiazepine's. This is a potent medication that carries a risk of abuse.

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My psychiatrist prescribed me 1mg of Ativan as well as 2 mg of Risperdal. Everything that I've read says you shouldnt take them together. I took my Risperdal about an hour ago but I'm having panic attacks. is it safe to take the ativan? ## I took those 2 medications together for about 8 months and never had any problems. I was also taking Lamictal and Lexapro at the same time. I hope this helps! ## @Amanda, I just wanted to add that according to umm.edu's drug interaction checker, there aren't any discrepancies/interactions listed between Risperdal and Ativan. So based off that, I don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to take them together, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor. One thing to keep in mind though is that these medications do tend to af...

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how strong is a ativan 0.5mg and what is for nreve or what ## Information I was able to gather states that Ativan is a powerful anxiolytic with a relatively high addictive potential. Ativan has all five intrinsic benzodiazepine effects: anxiolytic, amnesic, sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant For more information about Ativan, please follow the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## I am told that adivan ``is like a muscle relaxer''. My favorite muscle relaxer is the COX2 viox; that stuff used to work well; these days I will take a celebrex; also this works well. I have used ativan for as a muscle relaxer before; my doc said it would be ok. I was getting a DAW 4 @1. That is 4 pills; 1 milli...

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My friend was released from detox hospital. And stil has problems sleeping due to anxiety. Beth 602{edited for privacy} ## Hi bertha, Sorry to hear about what's going on with your friend's anxiety. The medication your inquiring about called Ativan (Lorazepam) is in fact used to relieve anxiety. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow for relaxation. I don't know what types of reviews are out there for this medication, but I'd probably suggest playing it safe and going the natural route. Reason being is that this drug is addictive and based on your description, it sounds to me like your friend may still be recovering from addictive medications. Another trip to detox hospital doesn't seem like it would be in his or her best interest. Has your friend consider...

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I am trying to find out if what i have, is what i think it is, but i am not sure what color liquid lorazepam comes in. If someone could help me by answering, id be so grateful. ty ## Just because it may be a particular color doesn't mean it's Ativan/Lorazepam, so it still wouldn't likely be safe to try using it, because there are many other things that it could be. Learn more Ativan details here. There is no color coding for injectable liquids, so they can be whatever color the manufacturer feels like making them, or not have any, if they so choose. Most are clear, or may have a slight yellow tint to avoid the use of dyes that some people may be allergic to. Just from a quick browse online, the ones I am seeing images of are all clear liquids, but as I said, that doesn't...

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Is xanax a narcotic? Or is it addictive ## Yes, Xanax is a controlled substance. It is a benzodiazepine, as well as ativan, valium and klonopin....and yes, they are highly addictive and for the people who do need them can become dependent on them as well. ## It is a Class IV addictive psychotropic medicine, very addictive! ## Xanax contains the active ingredient Alprazolam, and it is a Benzodiazepine. It is most commonly used to treat anxiety, and nervous disorders. Yes, it does carry the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, and mood changes. Is there anything I can help with?

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My mother is 93 and suffering from dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Does this drug make it worse? ## Yes, the FDA does warn that Ativan, which contains the active ingredient Lorazepam, can be habit forming. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, irritability, and headache. Is she on any other medications? ## Parkinson's can cause anxiety and stress and the ativan can help to alleviate that. At 93, I think the benefits of taking Ativan outweigh any risks. Just my opinion. I am not a medical doctor or a pharmacist. ## Are you kidding? She is 93 years old! Let her have the Ativan if she is anxious. ## Agreed. It's mildly habit-forming, but any very slim risks of addiction are outweighed by the benefits she's getting from it's positive effects on her anxiet...

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I switched pharmacies and was given Sandoz Ativan, I have been having a terrible time- it is like it is creating more anxiety. I switched back to my old pharmacy and am counting the days until I get back to the Milan manufacturer. It has been a horrid 2 weeks. Melatonin helps a great deal with sleep. I started off with Milan and had been on that for 2 years with no problems, I wonder if your body resists another generic brand and you have to adjust. All I know if Milan is what I need and I always get the same manufacturers for all my meds since 12 years ago from CVS- they are very consistent. Be very careful if you switch pharmacies, I learned that all generics are NOT THE SAME. ## Just found this out: Purepac/Activis was bought out by Watson in 2012. In October the FTC made Watson/Pure...

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I have some very small pills marked 57 on one side and on the other side a greek fish symbol with a line underneath it facing downward. Are these lorazapam? ## swall round white pill with an R on one side and the number 57 on the other side ## Yes, this tablet contains 0.5mgs of Lorazepam, it is a generic for Ativan, this is a benzodiazepine that's most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. This medication has the potential to be habit forming and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Learn more Lorazepam details here. Are there any comments or questions? Is there anything I can help with?

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If Xanax and Ativan are both benzodiazapines, why did the Ativan work to relieve anxiety without causing depression but the Xanax didn't? ## It really depends on the person and how your body reacts to it. Just as an example, I'm fine with a low dose .5mg of Ativan, but if I take anything higher it makes me depressed and I feel very groggy for several days afterwards. However, there are other people that use it just fine without any problems. You really just have to figure out what works for you. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Thank you for the information. It was helpful. How long have you taken Ativan? I also experienced the mild depression when I took a bit extra. I hate drugs and don't have an addictive nature. However, I am a little afraid of getting off a...

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small wite pill with rx 773 on one side ## what is a small white pill with RX 773 on it? ## I believe it was prescribed for anxiety. RX 773 ## Pill Image This is Lorazepam 1mgs a generic for the Benzodiazapine Ativan. ## WELL IS IT LIKE VALIUM OR OXYCODONE ## It is closer to Valuim, it is for anxiety. Oxycodone is a pain medication (a narcotic) ## rx773 is a valium generic ## I asked my doc for Lorazepam , now im kicking myself wondering why I did not stay on clonazepam now... This Lorazepam can get a person down if your like me ... This chit just is not going to cut the crap... CLONAZEPAM , I HOPE YOU COME BACK INTO MY LIFE ...BECAUSE THIS LORAZEPAM HAS ME DOWN , AND THAT'S NO LIE... GOOD LUCK WITH LORAZEPAM PEOPLE... NOT FOR THIS MAN ## The imprint rx 773 is ativan.it is more like...

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I had the Prolia shot in May and caused many, many problems. I had never been so, so sick. It did not agree with my immune system. Now I have so much anxiety from that event and now cannot take Xanax. I have so much pain which I had never had before Prolia. My Doc put me on Gabapentin 3 times daily but this is way too much. What can be done for me. Prolia should be taken off the market! ## Xanax and Ativan are in the same family and are similar ## Why do you feel the Gabapentin is way too much? What dosage did your doctor prescribe? It is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat anxiety, and certain types of nerve pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood changes, and weight changes. As to what Eddy said, he is correct, they...

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sm, white, kinda thick, 2 on 1 side, 906 & EP on scored side ## This tablet contains 2mgs of Lorazepam, the active ingredient in Ativan, which is a Benzodiazepine that is most commonly used to treat anxiety and nervous disorders. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and drowsiness. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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