ATIVAN 1MG / LORAZEPAM 1 MG

Description

Ativan 1mg

Ativan 1mg is used to cure anxiety and mental depressions related issues. Relieving you from Anxiety and stress, it has its effects for a maximum of four months as assessed by the doctors.

 

What Are The Uses of Ativan 1mg?

Ativan is the brand name of Lorazepam, also known as an anti-anxiety medication tablet. It is also used to treat ailments ranging from epilepsy to insomnia. Besides, it is commonly prescribed in order to manage the withdrawal symptoms during alcohol detoxification.

Said to treat short-term anxiety or depression symptoms, its long-term effect has been confirmed to that of four months so far.

Once consumed, it begins to show its effect after a span of two to three hours. Also, it takes nearly 20 to 100 hours in order to leave a human’s body system fully.

Before getting the prescriptions, tell your complete medical history to the doctor or the pharmacist. So that they have complete knowledge about medical history.

It is usually taken by mouth (oral dosage) or through injection. It can be taken on an empty stomach or after having a meal as directed by your doctor or the pharmacist.

If your doctor prescribes you a regular dosage of the pills, you must not miss any of them.
It is also reported of causing withdrawal reactions if in case it has been used in high doses or for a long time that is more than four weeks.

This case of withdrawal usually occurs if you have a medical history of drug abuse, drug overuse, alcoholism, or personality disorder.

Rare Reactions:

The withdrawal reactions produced can be nausea, stomach ache, lack in concentration, hallucinations, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, numbness, short-term memory loss, fever, tingling of legs and arms, faster heartbeats, muscle pain, mood swings, and several such effects.

You must consult your doctor or pharmacist if you come across any such reactions. Doctors usually alter the prescriptions to prevent these withdrawal reactions by lowering down the dosage of Ativan 1mg.

Although it is said to be of great relief to cure you of anxiety, stress, panic disorders, and depression, there is a probability that you might get addicted to such anti-depressant pills. In such circumstances, the risks rise comparatively. You must follow the exact prescription as suggested by your doctor to lower the risk.

Also, you must stop consuming Ativan tablets all of a sudden and if any circumstances you are doing so you must let your doctor know. So, if there is any harmful effect, your doctor will gradually decrease your dosage.

 

What Is The Dosage For Ativan?

One must stick to the prescription provided by their doctor or physician. Also, it is recommended to thoroughly go through the leaflet provided by your doctor.

It’s also known as Lorazepam belongs to the benzodiazepine class of drugs. It produces a calming effect on the central nervous system (CNS) and brain by blocking a natural chemical known as GABA, to slow down the hyperactive mental process. It is usually sold as a quick-dissolving tablet.

Consuming medicine significantly leads to psychological and physical dependence based on your personal medical history, genetics, and the other number of factors. Patients who are actively involved in alcohol abuse, drugs or several other untreated mental health are at greater risk of becoming an addict.

What are the side effects of Ativan?

It has its own side effects if taken the wrong way or maybe if your body is allergic to certain things.

A few of the side effects along with drowsiness and loss of concentration include:

Dizziness,
Constipation,
Change or loss of interest in appetite,
Blurred vision,
Heartburn,
Difficulty in talking,
Trouble walking,
Weakness,
Suicidal thoughts,
Hallucinations,
Depression,
Infection,
Social isolation,
Pessimist, and more.

In case if you encounter any of the aforementioned side effects or any beyond them, you must consult your doctor right away.

One should not be scared of consuming these anti-depressant pills considering its long list of side effects. Rather, you must understand that your doctor has prescribed you the medication based on your body’s requirements.

Besides, you must not overlook these severe side effects such as yellowing of skin or eyes and shallow breathing. On account of which you must report your doctor spontaneously. Relieving you with anxiety and panic attacks, you might find yourself in a lack of concentration and less productivity at any kind of physical or mental work.

Ativan 1mg interactions:

Pregnant women are advised not to overuse this drug.
You must strictly follow the prescription as handed over by your doctor.
Do not involve yourself in any physical activity which requires mental alertness such as operating machinery, computers, or even driving.

Now that you are well aware of Ativan, you must prefer taking it under the guidance of your doctor to avoid any kind of stress, anxiety, depression, and panic disorder.

As for the best results, the aptest dosage of these anti-depressant pills should be individualized as per your body’s medical history. These tablets come in a dosage of 0.5 milligrams, 1 milligram, 2 milligrams, and the list continues to 10 milligrams per day.

Usually, doctors prescribe the dosage in the range of 2 to 6 milligrams per day. The highest dosage is taken before bedtime and the dose amount depends on the prescription of your doctor.

A general of 2 to 3 milligrams dosage per day is recommended by the doctors.

In order to cure Insomnia, doctors usually prescribe a single dose of 2 to 4 milligrams per day at bedtime.

These prescribed dosages gradually increase with the passage of days, depending on your doctor’s assessment. Your doctor looks after the way your body responds to the consumption of these anti-depressant tablets.