Ativan Lorazepam 2mg

How to use Ativan Lorazepam 2mg

• Read the Medication Guide provide by your pharmacist before you start taking lorazepam and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• Take this medication by mouth with or without food as direct by your doctor. The dosage is base on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment.
• If direct by your doctor, use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
• If you suddenly stop using this medication, you may have withdrawal symptoms (such as seizures, trouble sleeping, mental/mood changes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, stomach pain, hallucinations, numbness/tingling of arms and legs, muscle pain, fast heartbeat, short-term memory loss, very high fever, and increase reactions to noise/touch/light).
• To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used lorazepam regularly for a long time (more than 1-4 weeks) or in high doses or if you have a history of alcoholism, drug abuse, or personality disorder.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have withdrawal.
• Though it helps many people, this medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
• Do not suddenly stop using this drug without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decrease.
• When this medication is use for a long time, it may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well