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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Ativan Dosage

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Anxiety Medications: Ativan

By Eileen Bailey Health Expert

Ativan is an medication used to treat anxiety and panic attacks. It has been approved for short term use, but has not been studied or approved for treatment lasting more than four months.

 

This medication belongs to a group of medications known as benzodiazepines. These are depressant medications used to treat insomnia, seizure disorders, muscle spasms and anxiety. Other benxodiazepines include Xanax, Valium, Librium and Klonopin. These medications have a high risk of dependence and this is wh...

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...method for administering this combination.Other benzodiazepines, including diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and chlordiazepoxide (Librium), are used mainly for generalized anxiety.Side... Read more »
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Medications

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This medication is used to treat anxiety. Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as... Read more »

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...monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking... Read more »

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...with or without food as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition... Read more »

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