Does the drowsiness from Ativan go away?
I was just prescribed Ativan for anxiety and after my first dose I’m really drowsy even though its the lowest possible dosage (half a pill). Will this stop happening soon?
Chosen Answer:
Your body will eventually get used to the Lorazepam so just keep taking the recommended dose by your doctor, tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma; seizures; or lung, heart, or liver disease. If you take several doses per day and miss a dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
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shuffling walk
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persistent, fine tremor or inability to sit still
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fever
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difficulty breathing or swallowing
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severe skin rash
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yellowing of the skin or eyes
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irregular heartbeat
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on: 9th December 10
Its possible that with continued use you will develop more receptors to the medication and the drowsiness will diminish some.
Your body will eventually get used to the Lorazepam so just keep taking the recommended dose by your doctor, tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma; seizures; or lung, heart, or liver disease. If you take several doses per day and miss a dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
*
shuffling walk
*
persistent, fine tremor or inability to sit still
*
fever
*
difficulty breathing or swallowing
*
severe skin rash
*
yellowing of the skin or eyes
*
irregular heartbeat