Lorazepam / Ativan 2 Mg

Important information

You should not use Ativan 2 Mg if you have narrow-angle glaucoma or myasthenia gravis, or if you are allergic to Valium or a similar medicine.

Do not use lorazepam if you are pregnant. This medicine can cause birth defects or life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in a newborn.

Lorazepam may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Ativan should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Please when you get it, keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

Do not drink alcohol while taking Ativan 2 Mg. Lorazepam can increase the effects of alcohol.

Before taking this medicine

The sale and distribution of Ativan 2 Mg outside the U.S. does not comply with the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the safe use of this medication.

You should not take Ativan if you have:

• narrow-angle glaucoma;
• myasthenia gravis; or
• a history of allergic reaction to any benzodiazepine, such as diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, flurazepam, and others.

To make sure Ativan is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• seizures or epilepsy;
• kidney or liver disease (especially alcoholic liver disease);
• asthma or other breathing disorder;
• open-angle glaucoma;
• a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior;
• a history of drug or alcohol addiction; or
• if you use a narcotic (opioid) medication.

Do not use Ativan 2 Mg if you are pregnant.

This medicine can cause birth defects. Your baby could also become dependent on the drug. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Ativan.

Lorazepam can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using Ativan.

Ativan is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

The sedative effects of lorazepam may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are taking Ativan.