ATIVAN 2 MG

As with all medications, follow your Ativan prescription instructions exactly for the best results. Ativan (Lorazepam) is taken orally with plenty of water, with or without food as advised by your concerned doctor. Other than that, you should also take care of the following while using Ativan 2 mg medicine:

• Ativan 2 mg tablets and liquid start to work around 20 to 30 minutes after intake of the medicine. The full sedating effects of the pill last for around 6 to 8 hours depending on an individual’s condition.
• This medication can induce various side effects in its user. The most common side effect is feeling sleepy and drowsy during the daytime.
• In general, it is not recommended to use Ativan (lorazepam) for more than 4 weeks. The user has a high chance of forming a habit.
• Lorazepam drug can make an individual feel sleepy. Hence, driving or using a heavy piece of equipment, tool, or machinery should be avoided during the ongoing treatment.
• Consuming alcohol while taking Ativan must be prohibited. Its sedative effects can make an individual sleep deeply.

Availability and Proper Dosage

Ativan medicine come as, Ativan 1mg and Ativan 2mg tablets. The Ativan solution contains 1 mg of Lorazepam every 1 ml of liquid. The right dosage of Ativan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the individual. Besides the medical conditions it is used for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the exact dosage of Ativan 2 mg tablets.

The Usual Dosage for:

• Anxiety: 1 mg to 4 mg of Ativan each day is generally prescribed to cure anxiety in an individual.
• Sleeping Problems: 1 mg to 2 mg Ativan is provided before bedtime to cure sleeping problems like insomnia.
• Pre-med for Adults: Ativan of 2 mg to 3 mg the night before the medical procedure and then 2 mg to 4 mg about 1 to 2 hours before the procedure is commonly used.
• Pre-med for Children between the age of 12 to 17 years: 1 mg to 4 mg of Ativan is given the night before the procedure and again repeated at least 1 hour before the procedure.

If You Forgot a Dose of Ativan 2 mg

• For anxiety issues: If you remember about the missed dose in less than 3 hours, take it as soon as possible. If more than 3 hours have passed, skip the dose. Avoid doubling up the dose to make up for the missed dose.
• For insomnia: You can leave the missed Ativan dose if you have not taken it by bedtime. You can take your next scheduled dose the next night.
• For pre-med: You must contact and inform the hospital or your concerned doctor about the missed doses. They may advise you when to take the dose of Ativan 2 mg.

Working

As we know, Ativan 2 mg medicine is a type of Benzodiazepine drug. Thus it helps to reduce nerve activity in the brain. The medicine increases the effects of neurotransmitters named gamma-aminobutyric acid which promotes relaxation by binding with the GABA receptors present in the brain. By doing so the drug is able to suppress anxiety and promote calmness.

Who Should Not Use Ativan

Like any other benzodiazepine drug, Ativan 2 mg can also interact with several other medications that an individual uses for their ongoing health conditions. Hence, it is crucial to inform your concerned doctor or clinician about all your ongoing health issues. You must inform them if you have:

• Narrow-angle glaucoma
• Allergic reaction to any benzodiazepine such as lorazepam, alprazolam, diazepam, Valium, Xanax, Versed, Klonopin, and others.
• Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Sleep apnea, or any other breathing disorders
• Any kind of drug or alcohol addiction in the past
• Depression, mood swings, or suicidal tendencies
• A disease in the kidney or liver
• A history of seizures, etc.

Be cautious while taking any other medication while using Ativan 2 mg tablets. It is important to maintain transparency with your concerned doctor and let them know about all the medications that you have been using. They might adjust the dose of Ativan 2 mg accordingly or ask you to stop using either of them.

Taking Ativan with certain other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause life-threatening side effects or even death. Inform your doctor beforehand, if you are taking other products such as:

• Opioid pain or cough relievers such as Codeine, Hydrocodone, etc.
• Alcohol, marijuana (cannabis)
• Other medications for sleep or anxiety such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem, etc.
• Muscle relaxant medicines
• Antihistamines

How to Store Ativan 2 mg Pills

• Try to store the Ativan 2 mg pills at room temperature away from light and moisture.
• Do not store the pills in the bathroom or car.
• You must keep all medications away from pets and out of reach of children.

You should not flush unused medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain. Rather you should take the doctor’s advice on how to properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed.