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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LORAZEPAM-1MG

Uses:

Ativan 1 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy (fits) and anxiety disorder. The detailed uses of Ativan 1 mg Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Anxiety management: Ativan 1 mg Tablet is frequently prescribed for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms, promoting calmness and alleviating intense feelings of worry or panic.<br/>• Sedation: Ativan 1 mg Tablet serves as a sedative before medical procedures or surgeries, calming patients and reducing anxiety.<br/>• Insomnia treatment: Ativan 1 mg Tablet plays a role in treating anxiety-related insomnia by assisting individuals in falling asleep through stress and anxiety reduction.<br/>• Seizure control: Ativan 1 mg Tablet is employed in treating certain seizure disorders by stabilizing patients experiencing acute seizures.<br/>• Alcohol withdrawal symptoms: Ativan 1 mg Tablet reduces symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, easing the transition for those reducing or stopping alcohol intake.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Ativan 1 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepine, primarily used to treat epilepsy (fits) and anxiety disorder. Ativan 1 mg Tablet contains lorazepam, which works by increasing levels of the chemical mediator that calms brain cells (neurons), known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA); this helps relieve anxiety, stops seizure attacks (fits) and relaxes tense muscles. Additionally, Ativan 1 mg Tablet may be prescribed as short-term therapy for sleeping difficulties due to anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative prior to surgery.

FAQs

Ativan 1 mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy (status epilepticus) and anxiety disorder. It may also be prescribed as short-term therapy for sleeping difficulties due to anxiety and as a sedative prior to surgery.

Ativan 1 mg Tablet works by increasing levels of the chemical mediator which calms brain cells (neurons), known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), thus helps relieve anxiety.

Elderly patients are more likely to have confusion and sleepiness or age-related health issues, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Ativan 1 mg Tablet is a habit-forming drug. It is not likely to be addictive if you take it for 2-4 weeks. Ativan 1 mg Tablet may be habit-forming if you previously had problems with drugs or alcohol. Therefore, notify your doctor if you had problems with recreational drugs or alcohol.

Do not stop taking Ativan 1 mg Tablet until instructed by your doctor. Stopping Ativan 1 mg Tablet suddenly may cause side effects like confusion, depression, nervousness, sweating and diarrhoea.

If you have taken a double dose or overdosed on Ativan 1 mg Tablet , you need immediate medical help. Call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital or clinic.

No, Ativan 1 mg Tablet is not an opioid. It belongs to the group of medications called benzodiazepines used for the treatment of epilepsy and anxiety disorders.

Yes, Ativan 1 mg Tablet can be used for short-term treatment of sleep difficulties caused by anxiety if prescribed by the doctor.

Ativan 1 mg Tablet will stay in our body's system for 12 hours.

If you get addicted to Ativan 1 mg Tablet , you might experience symptoms like, withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, tremors, insomnia, intense cravings and increased tolerance. Seek emergency medical help if you experience these symptoms.

Ativan 1 mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. However, you may experience weight changes due to loss of appetite.

Yes, Ativan 1 mg Tablet may cause depression if you suddenly stop taking it. Hence, continue taking this medicine for a prescribed period.

Yes, Ativan 1 mg Tablet may affect memory, particularly in older persons. Consult the doctor before taking Ativan 1 mg Tablet if you have any queries.

Ativan 1 mg Tablet can cause CNS and respiratory depression if Ativan 1 mg Tablet is taken more than the recommended dose, potentially leading to hypotension, extreme drowsiness, muscle weakness, confusion, ataxia and coma. Therefore, always follow the dose prescribed by the doctor based on your medical condition.