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Ativan Class Action Lawsuits Information
Ativan is a benzodiazepine medication used to treat panic and
anxiety disorders. Linked to side effects such as severe respiratory failure and
death, Ativan can be dangerous when too much is used. Reactions to Ativan have
included increased aggressiveness, exhibited by violent behavior in some
instances, depression with or without suicidal thoughts or intentions,
personality changes, hallucinations, depersonalization, derealization, as well
as other psychotic symptoms.
Benzodiazepine that is contained in Ativan is associated to dependence and
possible withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued that can cause social
deterioration. Ativan has shown severe side effects with extended use and due to
the addictiveness it can create, Ativan can be very dangerous. Acute amnesia has
been associated to Ativan, and benzodiazepines, like Ativan, have been known to
impair memory, especially in acquired knowledge in long-term memory. Other
long-term Ativan side effects can include phobias, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, chronic depression, personality changes, and tinnitus.
Ativan Side Effects
Every drug has risks of complications and Ativan side effects
can be deadly. More common Ativan side effects include dizzy, unsteady, and weak
feelings, depression, headaches, nausea, and other Ativan side effects. Ativan
side effects have been a concern to many due to the association to withdrawal
that it has.
Although Ativan is intended for short-term use, Ativan patients may build up a
resistance to it and require a higher dose for the same effect. Since Ativan
side effects can include symptoms of withdrawal, increasing a dose of Ativan
without the permission of the physician can cause greater Ativan side effects
that can be deadly. When withdrawal occurs, Ativan side effects may include
insomnia, shaking, tremors, nausea, sweating, stomach and muscle cramps,
vomiting, and other effects.
More Ativan Information
Doctors prescribe Ativan mostly for the treatment of anxiety.
Since Ativan is a mild tranquilizer, it can produce a feeling of well being that
can lead some patients to experience an Ativan overdose when seeking to maintain
that sensation. An Ativan overdose can be extremely dangerous, causing death or
other serious conditions, especially in instances that Ativan is combined with
other depressants.
An Ativan overdose has ill effects on the individual's body because a person can
only handle ingesting a certain amount of Ativan safely. It is extremely
important for patients to stick to the doctor's instructions and do not
self-prescribe without the proper consent because an Ativan overdose can occur.
Common Ativan overdose symptoms can range from mild Ativan overdose symptoms
like drowsiness, weakness, lethargic feelings, confusion and range to serious
Ativan overdose symptoms like coma, ataxia, death, and other conditions.
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