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Ativan 1mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Ativan 1mg Tablet

Lorazepam(1mg)

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lactation interaction for Ativan Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Ativan 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ativan 1mg Tablet
UNSAFE
Ativan 1mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ativan 1mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Ativan 1mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Ativan 1mg Tablet should be gradual.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Ativan 1mg Tablet

Lorazepam(1mg)

Ativan tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of anxiety disorder and short term anxiety.

How ativan tablet works

Ativan 1mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Common side effects of ativan tablet

Injection site pain, Sedation, Blurred vision, Memory impairment, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Depression, Drowsiness, Unsteadiness, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Hypersensitivity, Paradoxical reactions, Drug dependence, Apnea (absence of breathing), Dizziness, Weakness, Hypotension (low blood pressure)

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Expert advice FOR Ativan Tablet

  • The addiction/habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
  • Lorazepam may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor, as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremors, and confusion.

Frequently asked questions FOR Ativan 1mg Tablet

Lorazepam

Q. Is Ativan 1mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Ativan 1mg Tablet is not an opioid. It belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicines and is used for short-term treatment (2-4 weeks) only. It is a habit-forming medicine and can make a person physically and psychologically dependent.
Q. Can Ativan 1mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Ativan 1mg Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Ativan 1mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
Q. For how long will Ativan 1mg Tablet stay in my system?
Ativan 1mg Tablet may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.
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Q. Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Ativan 1mg Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Ativan 1mg Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
Q. If I suddenly stop taking Ativan 1mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Ativan 1mg Tablet gradually before completely stopping it. Suddenly stopping it may lead to withdrawal symptoms which include loss of the sense of reality, feeling detached from life, and unable to feel emotion. Some patients have also experienced numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ears), uncontrolled or overactive movements, twitching, shaking, feeling sick, being sick, stomach upsets or stomach pain, loss of appetite, agitation and abnormally fast heart beats. It can also cause panic attacks, dizziness or feeling faint, memory loss, hallucinations, feeling stiff and unable to move easily, feeling very warm, convulsions (sudden uncontrolled shaking or jerking of the body) and oversensitivity to light, sound and touch.
Q. Does Ativan 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Ativan 1mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Ativan 1mg Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Ativan 1mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Ativan 1mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Ativan 1mg Tablet can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in old age patients.
Q. Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Ativan 1mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Ativan 1mg Tablet may cause loss of muscle control, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing and even coma. If you have taken higher than the recommended dose of Ativan 1mg Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.
Q. Is Ativan 1mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Ativan 1mg Tablet is not an opioid. It belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicines and is used for short-term treatment (2-4 weeks) only. It is a habit-forming medicine and can make a person physically and psychologically dependent.
Q. Can Ativan 1mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Ativan 1mg Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Ativan 1mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
Q. For how long will Ativan 1mg Tablet stay in my system?
Ativan 1mg Tablet may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.
Q. Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Ativan 1mg Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Ativan 1mg Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
Q. If I suddenly stop taking Ativan 1mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Ativan 1mg Tablet gradually before completely stopping it. Suddenly stopping it may lead to withdrawal symptoms which include loss of the sense of reality, feeling detached from life, and unable to feel emotion. Some patients have also experienced numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ears), uncontrolled or overactive movements, twitching, shaking, feeling sick, being sick, stomach upsets or stomach pain, loss of appetite, agitation and abnormally fast heart beats. It can also cause panic attacks, dizziness or feeling faint, memory loss, hallucinations, feeling stiff and unable to move easily, feeling very warm, convulsions (sudden uncontrolled shaking or jerking of the body) and oversensitivity to light, sound and touch.
Q. Does Ativan 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Ativan 1mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Ativan 1mg Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Ativan 1mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Ativan 1mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Ativan 1mg Tablet can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in old age patients.
Q. Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Ativan 1mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Ativan 1mg Tablet may cause loss of muscle control, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing and even coma. If you have taken higher than the recommended dose of Ativan 1mg Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.

Content on this page was last updated on 25 November, 2025, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)