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Ativan

Ativan is a benzodiazepine medication used to treat panic and anxiety disorders. Linked to side effects such as severe respiratory failure and death, Ativan can be dangerous when too much is used. Reactions to Ativan have included increased aggressiveness, exhibited by violent behavior in some instances, depression with or without suicidal thoughts or intentions, personality changes, hallucinations, depersonalization, derealization, as well as other psychotic symptoms.

Benzodiazepine that is contained in Ativan is associated to dependence and possible withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued that can cause social deterioration. Ativan has shown severe side effects with extended use and due to the addictiveness it can create, Ativan can be very dangerous. Acute amnesia has been associated to Ativan, and benzodiazepines, like Ativan, have been known to impair memory, especially in acquired knowledge in long-term memory. Other long-term Ativan side effects can include phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, chronic depression, personality changes, and tinnitus.

Originally known as Lorazepam, Ativan has been available for decades. Please contact us if you would like more information on your legal rights and options regarding Ativan.

More Ativan Resources

MedLine Plus Drug Information - Guide to prescription and over-the-counter medications provided by the United States Pharmacopeia.

Lorazepam.com - The official site of Lorazepam, brand name Ativan.