
There may be an increased risk of drowsiness and sedation if Ativan is taken with any of the following (which can also cause drowsiness): alcohol, tricyclic antidepressants, eg amitriptyline, MAOI antidepressants, eg phenelzine, opioid painkillers, eg morphine, codeine, dihydrocodeine, sedating antihistamines, eg chlorpheniramine, antipsychotics, eg chlorpromazine, clozapine, barbiturates, eg phenobarbitone, other benzodiazepines, eg diazepam, sleeping tablets.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages with Ativan. Alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by Ativan.
Ativan withdrawal symptoms, similar in character
to those noted with barbiturates and alcohol have occurred following
abrupt discontinuance of this drug.
Each Ativan tablet intended for oral use contains
.5mg, 1mg, or 2mg of Lorazepam.
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