2006-12-04 01:52:28 · 14 answers · asked by sus m 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Advavan is the brand name of the drug, Avitvan. It is used in thhe treatment of anxiety and depression and is avialable on prescription. It is likely to have made him feel more relaxed.
2006-12-04 01:57:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ativan (lorazepam) is part of the pharmaceutical group benzodiazepines. Primarily created as mild anticonvulsants in treating epilepsy, they are more commonly used in treatment for anxiety and panic disorders.
Specifically, benzodiazepine concentrates on modulating the neurotransmitter GABA, which is reponsible for the inhibitory function of the Central Nervous System (CNS).
Benzodiazepines are also available in injectible form and are used pre-surgery to induce coma.
They are a relatively safe class of drugs, where an overdose won't kill, however, when combined with other substances, such as alcohol in high dose, the inhibitory qualities of the drug can prevent the body from rejecting (puking) and result in fatal alcohol poisoning.
Benzodiazepines are tremendously addicting and after regular use, stoping abruptly can provide fatal results.
2006-12-04 11:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by Altruist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This medication is used to treat anxiety. Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).
this drug may also be used to reduce the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, and for sleeping trouble (insomnia).
2006-12-04 10:39:02 · answer #3 · answered by cutieee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ativan ( Lorazepam) is an anti anxiety medication used to calm you down. It cause drowsiness and to feel as if you are drunk. Normal dose is anywhere from 1mg-10mg day. It is an abused drug because it is like Valium. Long term use can cause addiciton. If he just used it one time he is probably OK however there is a reason why he chose to "get high" and I would monitor that closely.
2006-12-04 10:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by Louise B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THE name of the drug is ativan and it is a nerve pill used to treat anxiety., Unless your child has been prescribed this drug, he is buying it off of the streets and might get a hold of something that just look like ATivan. It is also a drug that you can get addicted to, get him help. GET a therapist, DO NOT LET THIS CONTINUE.
2006-12-04 11:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by charliarhette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adavan can be used for depression or a sleep aid.....addictive if miss-used and lethel if over dosed! He needs to get help!
2006-12-04 09:56:24 · answer #6 · answered by trueheart14225 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682053.html
It has good information about Ativan the brand name for the drug, Lorazepam.
2006-12-04 09:59:21 · answer #7 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used as a anxiety medicine to help people calm down when there having a panik attack. And also people use it for a sleeping med
2006-12-04 12:05:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frist tell him to stop useing things that won't help how old are he?if hes under the age of 18 take him to the doctor's
2006-12-04 09:56:42 · answer #9 · answered by ms.baltimore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its ATIVAN, its like valume (i dont know how to spell it) its a major downer.......I'd be finding his stash and getting him some councilling....quickly...especailly if hes using it for recreation. If its adivan go to walgreens.com and type it in, in the Pharmacy section.
2006-12-04 09:57:58 · answer #10 · answered by StReSsOuT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋