Information on Ativan (Lorazepam Tablets)

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Generic Name: Lorazepam Tablets [ lor-A-ze-pam ]

Drug Classes: Benzodiazepine Anticonvulsants, Benzodiazepines, Miscellaneous Antiemetics

Important Warning

This medicine is a benzodiazepine and should not be taken with opioid drugs. Doing so can lead to serious side effects such as slowed or trouble breathing and even death. If you are taking Ativan (lorazepam tablets) with an opioid drug, seek medical help immediately if you feel very sleepy or dizzy, have slow, shallow, or trouble breathing, or if you pass out. Caregivers or others should also seek medical help right away if the patient does not respond, does not answer or react like normal, or will not wake up.

Uses of Ativan

• Treats anxiety
• Treats seizures
• Eases anxiety before surgery
• May be given for other reasons. Talk to your doctor.

What You Need to Tell Your Doctor Before Taking Ativan

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Ativan (lorazepam tablets), any part of Ativan (lorazepam tablets), or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Inform your doctor about any health problems you have, including glaucoma, low mood (depression), certain mental problems, and sleep apnea. This is not a complete list of all drugs or health problems that may interact with Ativan (lorazepam tablets). Always inform your doctor and pharmacist about all drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems you have. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without consulting your doctor.

What You Need to Know or Do While Taking Ativan

• Tell all of your healthcare providers that you take Ativan (lorazepam tablets), including your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that require you to be alert until you see how Ativan (lorazepam tablets) affects you.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Ativan (lorazepam tablets).
• Talk to your doctor before using other drugs and natural products that slow your actions.
• Have your blood work checked if you are on Ativan (lorazepam tablets) for a long time.
• This medicine may be habit-forming with long-term use.
• Do not take Ativan (lorazepam tablets) for longer than you were told by your doctor.
• If you have been taking Ativan (lorazepam tablets) on a regular basis and you stop it all of a sudden, you may have signs of withdrawal. Do not stop taking Ativan (lorazepam tablets) all of a sudden without calling your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have any bad effects.
• If you are 65 or older, use Ativan (lorazepam tablets) with care. You could have more side effects.
• Use with care in children. Talk to your doctor.
• This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while pregnant. If you are pregnant or become pregnant while taking Ativan (lorazepam tablets), call your doctor right away.
• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. This medicine passes into breast milk and may harm your baby.

How to Take Ativan

Use Ativan (lorazepam tablets) as directed by your doctor. Take with or without food, but take with food if it causes an upset stomach. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Many times Ativan (lorazepam tablets) is taken on an as-needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor.

When to Call Your Doctor

If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else’s drugs. This medicine comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully and ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare