can ativan cause liver damage?

Answer 1

in reality no meds are good for the liver as that is where it all ends up and it hurts your liver little by little. It is not good to take meds in reality but they help in so many ways yet hard the body... catch 22

Answer 2

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can ativan cause liver damage?

Answer 3

Ativan (lorazepam) is a sedative medication that is most generally used to treat anxiety. Other accepted uses include treating insomnia, symptoms of severe alcohol withdrawal, relieving serial seizures in children (sublingual form), as a muscle relaxant, and reducing the suffering of chemotherapy patients who experience vomiting during treatment. Ativan is not generally recommended for long-term use, over 4 months duration, as this may increase the likelihood of physical withdrawal symptoms.
Ativan works by increasing the activity of a neurotransmitter called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which inhibits the nervous system, reducing states of mental and physical overexcitement. Lorazepam is a member of the benzodiazepine group of drugs, a class of antidepressants, anti-panic agents, sleep medications, and muscle relaxants.

Expected Ativan Side Effects: Drowsiness and mild nervous system depression during the day following use at bedtime are normal and expected side effects of this medication. Normal use may cause mild central nervous system depression, but dosage should be managed to minimize this. Do not drive or perform any other potentially hazardous activities until you are familiar with your reaction to this medication and know how long it takes to clear from your body.

Common Ativan Side Effects: Dizziness, poor coordination, sedation, and weakness, are the most common lorazepam side effects. These effects are usually mild, but you may want to speak to your doctor if they bother you or persist.

Mild Ativan Side Effects: Altered appetite, amnesia, blurred vision, confusion, constipation, decreased hearing, depression, slurred speech, and sweating occur rarely to infrequently. While these side effects are not generally serious, you should discuss them with your doctor to determine the best course of action. Hives or rash caused by Ativan treatment indicate an allergy to the medication, and possibly to all benzodiazepines. You should inform your doctor and discuss discontinuing treatment.

Serious Ativan Side Effects: Difficulty breathing, hallucinations, low blood pressure, low white blood cell count, excitement or anger, porphyria, and seizure or tremor are all rare but serious symptoms and you should contact your doctor or seek medical treatment. Yellow skin and eyes, while rare, indicate a severe allergic reaction and liver damage. Treatment should be discontinued immediately.

Answer 4

On one hand I would say, ask your dr about long term damage........on the other hand I know drs are basically in bed with the drug companies. There is a huge class action law suit being filed right now on behalf of people who have taken ssri's and suffered severe side effects. Best bet.....talk to a naturopathic doctor. Someone who isn't getting paid off by the drug companies.

Answer 5

Ask a doctor or pharmacist, moron.

Answer 6

Not likely, no.

Answer 7

No but it is addictive