What is Ativan 2mg?

Ativan 2mg (Lorazepam) is the generic name while it’s brand name is Ativan. It is a kind of benzodiazepine medication.

What is Ativan 2mg used for?

The medication of Ativan 2mg is being used to treating anxiety disorders, trouble sleeping, active seizures including status epilepticus, alcohol withdrawal, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

How does the medication of Ativan works?

The medication of Ativan 2 mg works on treating anxiety issues.

As it belongs to the class of benzodiazepine, thus it works on the brain and nerves ( central nervous system) in order to produce a calming effect.

Is Ativan 2mg a narcotic?

Researches say Ativan 2mg is not a narcotic but it may produce narcotic effects.

It may have adverse reactions when taken while using antihistamines medications.

Can Ativan 2 mg help fighting depression?

Ativan 2 mg is an FDA approved for the treatment of anxiety disorders and for the short term relief of anxiety symptoms (the short term refers to four months or less).

Ativan 2mg is also used to treat anxiety associated with depression. Ativan is not meant to be used for the anxiety associated with everyday life stresses and worries.

How to take a dosage of Ativan 2mg?

The medication of Ativan 2 mg on a regular basis or as a needed basis. Typically, your health care provider will limit the number of doses you should take in one day.

The medication of Ativan 2 mg is available in form of capsules and pills. The patient can read the medication guide for the right method of intake of Ativan 2mg.

What are the withdrawal symptoms of Ativan 2 mg?

When a person becomes habitual to a certain kind of medication it tends to leave withdrawal symptoms if its intake is suddenly stopped.

Below are some withdrawal symptoms of Ativan 2 mg:-

• Drowsiness
• Blurred vision
• Sleep issues
• Insomnia
• Headache
• Flushing
• Depression
• Loss of appetite
• Extreme Weight loss
• Decreased libido
• Abnormal Restlessness

Though these above withdrawal symptoms do vanish within a frame time if any of withdrawal symptoms do continue for a longer period then consult the doctor immediately.

In which medical ailments intake of Ativan 2mg should be avoided upon?

There are several cases in which intake of Ativan 2 mg should be avoided upon like:-

• Drug abuse
• Chronic lung disease
• Liver problems
• Severe liver disease
• Sleep apnea

What can be the possible side effects if Ativan 2mg? 

Every medication comes with its pros and cons. Thus there are chances of developing side effects due to intake of Ativan 2 mg.

These side effects do occur mostly if the patients don’t follow the instructions given by the doctor regarding intake of Ativan 2 mg.

Below are certain side effects of Ativan 2 mg:-

• Constipation
• Severe headache
• Dry mouth
• Unpleasant feeling
• Blurred vision
• Sleep issues
• Change in appetite
• Feeling of nausea

Though some of the above side effects are quite nominal having little range of severity.

But it may happen that any one of the side effects may lead to severe health damage to the patient.

Thus it should be taken with extra caution if any of the side effects do have a long span then immediately consulting the doctor is advisable.