Product Description
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Ativan 2mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of short term anxiety and anxiety disorders. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.
Ativan 2mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may increase seizure frequency.
Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue and balance disorder. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Ativan 2mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may increase seizure frequency.
Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue and balance disorder. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
USES OF ATIVAN TABLET
BENEFITS OF ATIVAN TABLET
In Treatment of Short term anxiety
Ativan 2mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that may arise in stressful conditions such as an exam or job interview. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. This will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ATIVAN TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ativan
- Dizziness
- Sedation
- Injection site pain
- Fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- Drowsiness
HOW TO USE ATIVAN TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ativan 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW ATIVAN TABLET WORKS
Ativan 2mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
SAFETY ADVICE
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ativan 2mg Tablet.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ativan 2mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ativan 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Ativan 2mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Ativan 2mg Tablet should be gradual.
Ativan 2mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Ativan 2mg Tablet should be gradual.
UNSAFE
Ativan 2mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Ativan 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ativan 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION
Ativan 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ativan 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ativan 2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Ativan 2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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