Description

Ativan Lorazepam 2mg

Ativan Lorazepam 2mg is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of short term anxiety and anxiety disorders. It is a benzodiazepine that works by increasing levels of the chemical mediator that calms brain cells (neurons), known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). The usual daily dose range of lorazepam is 2 to 6 mg/day, divided into 1, 2 or 3 mg per dose. Lorazepam is highly addictive, and dependence can develop.

Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It is thought that benzodiazepines work by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Lorazepam is used in adults and children at least 12 years old to treat anxiety disorders.

Loreev XR extended-release capsules are used to treat anxiety disorders in adults only.

Lorazepam is also used to treat insomnia caused by anxiety or temporary situational stress.

Lorazepam is sometimes used to treat nausea and vomiting from cancer treatment and to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal.

Warnings

Lorazepam can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication, alcohol, or other drugs that can slow your breathing. These effects can be fatal.

MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep this medicine where others cannot get to it.

Lorazepam may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. This medicine should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction.

Do not stop using lorazepam without asking your doctor. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop using the medicine suddenly after long-term use. Some withdrawal symptoms may last up to 12 months or longer.

Dosage for Ativan

The usual dose of Ativan for treating anxiety is 2-3 mg/day given in two or three divided doses.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Ativan?

Insomnia is treated with 2-4 mg given at bedtime.

Ativan Lorazepam 2mg