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Ativan is a brand name of the drug otherwise known as Lorazepam or Temesta. It has many uses including management of severe anxiety, sedative effects and treatment of insomnia.

What Does Ativan Do?

Ativan helps to manage anxiety in the short-term, as well as having strong hypnotic effects which can also help in a short-term treatment of insomnia. It also has amnesiac effects which make the drug useful as premedication. It is often given before a general anaesthetic so that less anaesthetic is required. It will also help ease the patient’s anxiety and increase their compliance in any procedure where they are required to remain awake.

How should I take Ativan?

Ativan should be taken exactly as it was prescribed. This means taking the exact dosage and not taking larger amounts, which will increase the chance of withdrawal effects. You should also not take it longer than recommended by your doctor for the same reasons. There will be directions on the label which should be carefully followed.

Once treatment has started the dosage may occasionally be changed to make sure that it is treating the best possible effects. The dosage should be measured accurately with a special cup, which you can get from your pharmacist.

Dosage

Ativan is taken orally, and the dosage will be given according to individual requirements, worked out by your doctor. Tablets of 0.5 milligrams, 1 milligram and 2 milligrams are available.

Usual dosage ranges from 2 to 6 milligrams a day, split throughout different times of day. For use to treat insomnia a single dosage may be given all at bedtime.

When dosage of ativan needs to be increased, it should be done so gradually to avoid side effects. Evening doses should always be increased before daytime doses, and your doctor will advise on the specific factors involved.

When Should Ativan Not Be Used?

The medicine is usually only suitable for short term usage where dependence on the drug may develop after a longer period of time, or following higher dosages. It is also not recommended in children under 12 years of age.

Ativan can be harmful to unborn babies so should be avoided by pregnant women, which your doctor will advise on. Amounts of the medicine can also be passed into breast milk, meaning it should not be taken by nursing mothers. Again doctors will be able to advise on the issue.

Side Effects

Side effects of ativan most notably include withdrawal symptoms (see below). In general it can also cause drowsiness, muscle weakness and impairs alertness. These effects are made worse by drinking alcohol, and users should usually avoid potentially hazardous tasks such as operating machinery, whilst also avoiding alcohol.

Withdrawal

Withdrawal effects can occur after taking ativan for long periods or in high doses. The effects will be more severe if the medicine is suddenly stopped, and treatment with ativan should usually be stopped gradually. Withdrawal symptoms will include insomnia, anxiety, confusion, sweating, loss of appetite and irritability.