People's Pharmacy

Ativan

Generic Name:lorazepam

Revised:4/1/2000

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Special Precautions

Regular reliance on Ativan for many months may lead to dependence.

Sudden discontinuation of the drug could trigger withdrawal symptoms including nervousness, agitation, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, fatigue, headache and nerve twitching.

Never stop taking Ativan without medical supervision. This medication may have to be phased out gradually over a period of weeks or months.

Ativan, like several other short-acting benzodiazepines, may cause problems with memory for events that happen the day after the medicine is taken. People may appear normal to friends and family, but later be unable to recall some of the things they did or observed during that time.