Ativan and COPD
Why would a doctor prescribe Ativan for someone with COPD?
Hello... Ativan is a medication used most commonly to treat anxiety disorders. But doctors may prescribe it for other reasons too, so the best person to ask about this is the doctor for the person who has been prescribed the Ativan.
People with COPD do often become anxious and/or depressed, so a prescription for Ativan in someone with COPD is not far-fetched. However, it is a medication that can become habit forming, so it should be used only as prescribed. Also, Ativan should NEVER be mixed with alcohol.
Your pharmacist is another great source of information when you're wondering why a drug might have been prescribed.
To your health,
Kathi
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Kathi MacNaughton
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Without knowing everything that is going on at your end, I can tell you that it would be highly unusual, if not dangerous, to be taking Ativan every single hour. And it is definitely not a breathing medicine. So I'd encourage you to advocate for your dad and open that can of worms. You have his best interest at heart!
i'm trying to find out why my stepsister(his at home nurse) would give it to my father every hour and told him it would help him breath. before i ask a doctor and open up a can of worms with my family