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Ativan (lorazepam) is used for the treatment of anxiety and nervousness as it slows down the central nervous system.

Do not take Ativan (lorazepam) if you are allergic to Ativan (lorazepam) or to any ingredient present in Ativan (lorazepam).

Before using Ativan (lorazepam), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine like alcohol, barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions), like phenobarbital, caffeine, female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills, herbal or dietary supplements such as kava kava, melatonin, or valerian, levodopa, medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, such as alprazolam, diazepam or triazolam, medicines for depression, mental problems or psychiatric disturbances, phenytoin, prescription pain medicines, probenecid, some medicines for colds, hay fever or other allergies, theophylline, valproic acid if you are taking any herbal products, if you are taking blood thinners if you have stomach problems if you have peptic ulcers if you have any other medical condition like liver or kidney function impairment, heart ot lung problem, if you have an alcohol or drug abuse problem, bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis or other mental health condition, glaucoma, kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea or other breathing difficulties, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, seizures or a history of seizures, shortness of breath, snoring, suicidal thoughts

Ativan (lorazepam) may make you drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how lorazepam affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy and fainting spells, do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Other: Progressive loss of memory, nausea, vomiting

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Ativan (lorazepam) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Ativan (lorazepam) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Ativan (lorazepam). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. If lorazepam upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Take your doses at regular intervals. Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Your body may become dependent on Ativan (lorazepam), ask your prescriber or health care professional if you still need to take it. However, if you have been taking Ativan (lorazepam) regularly for some time, do not suddenly stop taking it. You must gradually reduce the dose or you may get severe side effects. Ask your prescriber or health care professional for advice before increasing or decreasing the dose. Even after you stop taking the medication it can still affect your body for several days.

Store Ativan (lorazepam) in a dry place at room temperature between 59° - 86°F. Keep out of reach of children and pets