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Ativan Uses, Dosage, Interactions, warnings

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread and unease. In stress it can be a normal reaction. It can cause sweating, feeling restless and agitated, and a fast heart rate. Anxiety disorders are a type of mental health condition in which stress makes it hard to finish your day. You can Buy Ativan Online to have the best possible treatment of anxiety related disorders. Treatment includes medication and behavioral therapy. Your healthcare provider can design a treatment plan that is right for you. Ativan is one of the best medicines which are used in treatment of anxiety disorders. 

Types of Anxiety Disorders:

Different types of anxiety disorders are:

• Panic Disorder 
• Social Anxiety Disorder(SAD)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD)
• Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Specific Phobia

What causes Anxiety disorder?

Knowledge about the causes and risk factors associated with stress and anxiety disorders helps to understand and manage it. There are many things that can help or reduce anxiety including:

• Genetics
• Environmental concerns such as relationship issues, family issues, work issues etc.
• Changes in brain chemicals such as hormones etc.
• Withdrawal from illegal drugs
• symptoms of various diseases, stress from surgery and others

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MDMA is a synthetic drug which changes a person’s mood and perception. Due to having stimulant properties, this drug stimulates different neurotransmitters in the brain specifically serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. You can Buy cheap MDMA Online.  The increased production of these neurotransmitters causes release of different hormones which result in feelings of attraction and intimacy. These chemicals of the brain are already considered to be related with energy and alertness.

Effects of using MDMA;

• Increased level of energy 
• Euphoric condition
• Calmness
• Empathy towards other people 
• Increased confidence 
• Intimacy 
• Emotionally warmth
• Distortion of time and emotions

Treatment of Anxiety disorders by Ativan;

Ativan (Lorazepam) is in a class of drugs, called benzodiazepines and it works by slowing activity in the brain. For treatment of anxiety disorders, you can Buy valium Online at a cheap price.

Ativan is used for the treatment of short term anxiety disorders but Lorazepam in intravenous form, used to treat seizures. 

Ativan Ingredients:

The active ingredient in tablet Ativan is Lorazepam while other inactive ingredients or excipients may include:

• Lactose monohydrate
• Magnesium stearate
• Microcrystalline cellulose
• Polacrilin potassium

Mechanism of action of Ativan(Lorazepam);

Same as that of all benzodiazepines, Lorazepam(Ativan) acts quickly on the central nervous system by increasing the availability of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) to the brain. This neurotransmitter, GABA calms the central nervous system, exerting a tranquilizing effect on the mind and body. 

Brand Names of Lorazepam:

Lorazepam Brand names are as follows:

• Ativan 
• Lorazepam Intensol

Ativan contains Lorazepam, which is generic of this drug and is responsible for pharmacological activity in the body.

Uses of Ativan:

Different uses of Ativan are as follows:

• Treatment of Insomnia 
• Anxiety Disorders
• Anxiety related to depressive symptoms 
• Seizures which lasts longer than 5 minutes 

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• Short term relief of anxiety 
• Sedation during surgery
• To treat Status epilepticus 

You can get treatment if you think you have symptoms of an anxiety disorder or if you have sleep problems such as insomnia. Yes, you can Buy cheap Ativan online to get the relief and calming effects of this drug at the right dosage.

Usual Ativan Dosage for Different conditions:

Ativan Dosage for Anxiety disorders or anxiety:

• Initial Dosage:

2–3 mg once a day divided into 2 or 3 doses

• Standard Dosage:

2–6 mg taken 3 times daily

• Maximum Dosage:

10 mg per day

Ativan Dosage for Insomnia:

• Initial Dosage:

2–4 mg taken at bedtime

• Standard Dosage:

2–4 mg taken at bedtime

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Ativan Dosage for Status Epilepticus:

• Initial Dosage:

4 mg IV

• Standard Dosage:

4 mg IV per dose followed by a second 4 mg IV 10–15 min later if necessary

Ativan Dosage for Procedural Sedation:

• Standard Dosage:

0.05 mg/kg body weight injected intramuscularly 2 hours before or 0.044 mg/kg intravenously 15–20 minutes before the procedure.

• Maximum Dosage:

4 mg IM(Intramuscular) injection or 2 mg IV(Intravenous) injection.

Ativan Contraindications:

There can be some conditions in which drugs are Contraindicated. Some Ativan (lorazepam) contraindications can be;

• Patients who are hypersensitive to benzodiazepines 
• or to any components of the formulation
• acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Concomitant use of benzodiazepines, that involves ativan, and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death.

Interactions with Ativan:

Interactions between different medications can affect the efficacy of medications and cause many adverse side effects.  For concomitant use of these medications, the patient must be informed of all prior medical history and all medications(Prescription/Non Prescription or herbal medications) used.  Combined with many drugs and even food. This article does not cover all the interactions but some are listed below.  Patients should be well aware of this point that they do not start, stop or change the Dosage of any drug without informing their consultant. Some drugs which can interact with Ativan are as follows:

• Opioids (Morphine, Oxycodone, Maradona, etc.)
• Sedative drugs which include:
• Anticonvulsant medications like Epitol, Carbatrol, regret role etc.
• Antihistamines such as Benadryl, Zyrtec, Unisom etc.
• Antipsychotic drugs like Haldol, Versacloz etc.
• Anxiety drugs like Buspirone
• Barbiturates like Phenobarbital 
• Other benzodiazepines like xanax, Valium, Klonopin etc.
• Probalan can increase the level of ativan inside the body thus causing serious problems.
• Valproic acid and divalproex can increase the level of ativan inside the body thus causing serious problems.
• Zoloft causes drowsiness while Ativan also causes drowsiness, if taken together it feels more tired and drowsy.
• Ambien and Ativan, if taken together, can cause excessive sleeping.
• Cannabis and Ativan If taken together, can cause excessive drowsiness.
• Other herbs and supplements which patients should avoid are:

                    ■Valerian

                    ■Chamomile 

                    ■Kava

                    ■Lavender 

Ativan Side Effects:

Some common Ativan Side Effects are given as follows:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness 
• Hallucinations 
• Trouble Walking 
• Memory Problems 
• Depression 
• Thoughts of Suicide
• Signs of infection 
• Loss of coordination
• Headache
• Nausea
• Blurred vision
• Change in sexual interest/ability
• Constipation
• Heartburn

■If these symptoms persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

What Precautions should you take while using Ativan?

Talk to your doctor about any medication before taking Ativan. If you have certain medical conditions, Ativan may not be right for you. The boxed warning is the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) highest recommendation. It alerts doctors and patients to dangers that could be dangerous. 

• Using Ativan with opioid medications can be life-threatening.  Adverse effects include severe sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death.  Ativan and opioids should only be combined if no other treatment options are available.  The lower dose should be used for a short period of time.
• Using Ativan, as mentioned, can lead to physical dependence if you suddenly stop taking the drug. Ativan Withdrawal can be fatal. The drug can be abusive and addictive. Take Ativan only as directed by your doctor.  If you have any concerns about the safety of this product, talk to your health care professional.
• Other Warnings for taking Ativan include:

                 ■Depression 

                 ■Breathing disorders                 

                 ■Acute Narrow angle glaucoma 

                 ■Kidney or liver problems

• Avoid the use of Ativan during pregnancy.
• Avoid the use of Ativan if you’re breastfeed.

Pros of Ativan(Lorazepam):

• Ativan tablets are inexpensive.
• Lorazepam is available in different Dosage forms i.e. tablets, liquid and injection.
• It works well in treatment of different anxiety disorders and insomnia.

Cons of Ativan(Lorazepam):

• It can cause memory loss, Dizziness and Drowsiness etc.
• If its use is stopped suddenly, Ativan Withdrawal may occur.
• Its use can lead to dependency.