Ativan side effects

When it comes to Ativan side effects, the development of adverse reactions is more likely at the beginning of treatment and in cases of exceeding the recommended doses. Central nervous system side effects include: rarely - dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, muscle weakness (these effects usually disappear at lower doses or during the continuation of therapy) is very rare – headache in some cases and in some brief episodes of amnesia. The symptomatic image of the digestive system features, though rarely, dry mouth, dysphagia, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, appetite disorders, and in some cases - liver function abnormalities. Allergic reactions may be as follows: skin rash, itching, though they, too, occur in very few patients. From the laboratory parameters: changes in peripheral blood have been registered in some patients. Local reactions are mostly associated phlebitis or venous thrombosis. There may also develop occasional vomiting, drowsiness, vision changes, confusion, disorientation, depression.

Taking into consideration the possibility of developing all of the above mentioned side effects, it is not recommended that Ativan should be taken by the patients suffering from the following conditions: hypersensitivity, myasthenia gravis, angle-closure glaucoma, acute intoxication with alcohol or psychotropic drugs, depression, pregnancy (especially during the first trimester), lactation, children - up to 12 years (tablets) and youthful - 18 (injection) age.

Ativan is used with extreme caution in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, in a coma, shock, epilepsy, renal dysfunction, hyperkinesis, hypoproteinemia, organic brain disease, porphyria, psychosis with suspected sleep apnea, for the side effects can be especially serious in the above mentioned cases.

Keep in mind that Ativan is a habit-forming drug, therefore with prolonged use there may develop addiction and drug dependence. After a long course you should not abruptly stop taking it because you may experience withdrawal symptoms (tremors, convulsions, abdominal or muscle contractions, vomiting, sweating).

The aggravation of the side effect symptoms may aggravate in some cases; Ativan enhances the depressing effect on the CNS. Scopolamine enhances sedation, induces hallucinations and illogical behavior. Cimetidine, estrogen oral contraceptives, disulfiram, and erythromycin, inhibiting the oxidative conversion of benzodiazepines, to a lesser degree of influence on the biotransformation of Ativan, which binds glucuronide. Probenecid may interfere with the binding of Ativan glyukuronidnoe, which leads to an increase in its concentration in plasma and by way of enhancing the therapeutic effect may develop excessive sedation.