ATIVAN 2MG 2MG

Ativan 2 mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy (status epilepticus) and anxiety disorder. Ativan 2 mg Tablet may be prescribed as short-term therapy for sleeping difficulties due to anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative prior to surgery. An anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affect an individual's daily activities. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterised by episodes of seizures (fits). 

Ativan 2 mg Tablet contains lorazepam, which works by increasing levels of the calming chemical mediator known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain; this helps relieve anxiety, stops seizure attacks (fits) and relaxes the tense muscles.

Take Ativan 2 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed. The common side effects of Ativan 2 mg Tablet are sleepiness, tiredness, muscle weakness and problems with coordination. Most of these side effects of Ativan 2 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Ativan 2 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder, severe liver disease, or problems with alcohol or other recreational drugs. Ativan 2 mg Tablet is a habit-forming drug, and hence, there is a risk of dependence on this medicine. Before stopping this medicine, contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors or general unwell feeling.

Ativan 2 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy (fits) and anxiety disorders. The detailed uses of Ativan 2 mg Tablet are as follows:

• Anxiety management: Ativan 2 mg Tablet is frequently prescribed for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms, promoting calmness and alleviating intense feelings of worry or panic.
• Sedation: Ativan 2 mg Tablet serves as a sedative before medical procedures or surgeries, calming patients and reducing anxiety.
• Insomnia treatment: Ativan 2 mg Tablet plays a role in treating anxiety-related insomnia by assisting individuals in falling asleep through stress and anxiety reduction.
• Seizure control: Ativan 2 mg Tablet is employed in treating certain seizure disorders by stabilising patients experiencing acute seizures.
• Alcohol withdrawal symptoms: Ativan 2 mg Tablet reduces symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, easing the transition for those reducing or stopping alcohol intake.