What is Ativan?
buy ativan online (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.
Ativan is used in adults and children at least 12 years old to treat anxiety disorders.
Ativan is also used to treat insomnia caused by anxiety or temporary situational stress.
Ativan is sometimes used to treat nausea and vomiting from cancer treatment and to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Ativan if you have:
- narrow-angle glaucoma; or
- a history of allergic reaction to any benzodiazepine (lorazepam, alprazolam, diazepam, Valium, Xanax, Versed, Klonopin, and others).
To make sure Ativan is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, or other breathing disorder;
- drug or alcohol addiction;
- depression, mental illness or psychosis, mood changes, or suicidal thoughts or actions;
- seizures;
- an allergy to aspirin or yellow food dye; or
- kidney or liver disease.
How should I take Ativan?buy ativan online
Take Ativan exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use Ativan in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine.
Never share Ativan with another person, especially someone with a history of drug addiction. MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medicine where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
Do not stop using Ativan without asking your doctor. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop using the medicine suddenly after long-term use.
Store the tablets at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
Keep your medicine in a place where no one can use it improperly.
Dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Anxiety:
Initial dose: 2 to 3 mg orally per day, given 2 to 3 times per day
Maintenance dose: 1 to 2 mg orally 2 to 3 times a dayUses:
-Management of anxiety disorders
-Short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms2 to 4 mg orally once a day at bedtime
Comments:
-The dosage should be increased gradually when needed to help avoid adverse effects.
-Clinical studies have not evaluated this drug for efficacy in long-term treatment (e.g., greater than 4 months).Use: Management of insomnia due to anxiety of transient situational stress
Usual Geriatric Dose for Anxiety:
Older or debilitated patients:
-Initial dose: 1 to 2 mg orally per day, given in divided doses-Management of anxiety disorders
-Short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptomsUsual Pediatric Dose for Anxiety:
12 years or older:
-Initial dose: 2 to 3 mg orally per day, given 2 to 3 times per day
-Maintenance dose: 1 to 2 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day-The daily dosage may vary from 1 to 10 mg/day.
-The dosage should be increased gradually when needed to help avoid adverse effects.
-When higher dosage is indicated, the evening dose should be increased before the daytime doses.
-Use of anxiolytic agents is typically not needed to treat anxiety/tension associated with the stress of everyday life.
-Clinical studies have not evaluated this drug for efficacy in long-term treatment (e.g., greater than 4 months).Uses:
-Management of anxiety disorders
-Short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptomsUsual Pediatric Dose for Insomnia:
12 years or older: 2 to 4 mg orally once a day at bedtime
Comments:
-For debilitated patients, an initial dosage of 1 to 2 mg/day in divided doses is recommended.
-The dosage should be increased gradually when needed to help avoid adverse effects.
-Clinical studies have not evaluated this drug for efficacy in long-term treatment (e.g., greater than 4 months).What happens if I miss a dose?buy ativan online
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of lorazepam can be fatal if you also drink alcohol or use other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow breathing.
Overdose symptoms may include severe drowsiness, confusion, slurred speech, feeling restless, muscle weakness, loss of balance or coordination, feeling light-headed, slow heartbeats, weak or shallow breathing, or coma.
What should I avoid while taking Ativan?buy ativan online
Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death could occur.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how Ativan will affect you. Dizziness or drowsiness can cause falls, accidents, or severe injuries.
Ativan side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Ativan: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Lorazepam can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol. A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up.
Ativan may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe drowsiness;
- unusual changes in mood or behavior, being agitated or talkative;
- sudden restless feeling or excitement;
- seizures, depression, thinking problems, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
- confusion, aggression, hallucinations;
- sleep problems (insomnia);
- vision changes; or
- dark urine, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).


