Ativan is a benzodiazepine. Ativan helps the patient to calm down in case of anxiety and panic. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Ativan is used for anxiety disorders treatment.
If you are allergic to benzodiazepines, do not use Ativan.
Ativan is forbidden for pregnant women because it may cause birth defects. Use an effective birth control remedies while you are using Ativan. Any known and confirmed facts of Ativan passing into breast milk are not discovered.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, glaucoma, breathing disorders or addiction to drugs or alcohol. Avoid drinking alcohol while on Ativan. It may increase the alcohol effects.
Do not take any other sedative drugs. Otherwise it will be overdose.
Ativan is indicated to treat anxiety disorders and anxiety associated with depression. Ativan is effective for any kind of insomnia and panic attacks. Ativan is confirmed as effective remedy in combination with other drugs to prevent nausea caused by chemotherapy. Ativan also is used for alcohol withdrawal treatment and in surgery with anesthesia.