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Ativan Overdose Side Effect Reports
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The following Ativan Overdose side effect reports were submitted by healthcare professionals and consumers. This information will help you understand how side effects, such as Overdose, can occur, and what you can do about them. A side effect could appear soon after you start Ativan or it might take time to develop. |
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| Ear Pain, Overdose, Off Label Use, Hallucination, Visual, Asthenia |
This Overdose side effect was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from US. A 49-year-old female patient (weight:NA) experienced the following symptoms/conditions: detoxification. The patient was prescribed Ativan (dosage: NA), which was started on Oct 18, 2013. Concurrently used drugs:
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| Asthenia, Overdose, Ear Pain, Hallucination |
This Overdose Ativan side effect was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from US on Nov 05, 2013. A male , 49 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with and was treated with Ativan. The patient presented the following health conditions:
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| Coma, Overdose |
This is a Ativan side effect report of a 99-year-old female patient (weight:NA) from US, suffering from the following symptoms/conditions: nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, who was treated with Ativan (dosage:NA, start time: Aug 14, 2013), combined with: NA., and developed a serious reaction and a Overdose side effect. The patient presented with:
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| Tremor, Muscle Twitching, Headache, Vomiting, Convulsion, Vertigo, Insomnia, Overdose |
A 30-year-old female patient (weight: NA) from UNITED STATES with the following symptoms: NA started Ativan treatment (dosage: NA) on Mar 01, 2011. Soon after starting Ativan treatment, the consumer experienced several side effects, including:
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| Emergency Care, Intensive Care, Unresponsive To Stimuli, Hospitalisation, Overdose |
A patient from UNITED STATES was prescribed and started Ativan on May 04, 2011. Patient felt the following Ativan side effects: emergency care, intensive care, unresponsive to stimuli, hospitalisation, overdose Additional patient health information: male , child 7 years of age, The consumer reported the following symptoms: . Ativan dosage: NA. Concurrently used drugs:
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| Pain In Extremity, Cerumen Impaction, Restlessness, Vertigo, Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type, Panic Attack, Overdose |
This report suggests a potential Ativan Overdose side effect(s) that can have serious consequences. A patient from UNITED STATES (weight:NA) was diagnosed with the following health condition(s): anxiety,sleep disorder,pain,bipolar disorder,dyspepsia,arthritis,attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and used Ativan (dosage: 1 Mg, As Req'd Up To 4 Times Daily) starting Jan 01, 2007. Soon after starting Ativan the patient began experiencing various side effects, including:
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| Respiratory Failure, Visual Impairment, Overdose, Mental Status Changes |
An adverse event was reported by a consumer or non-health professional on May 03, 2011 by a Female taking Ativan (dosage: 1df:1-1/2mg Q6h) . Location: INDIA , 70 years of age, patient began experiencing various side effects, including: Directly after treatment started, patient experienced the unwanted or unexpected Ativan side effects: respiratory failure, visual impairment, overdose, mental status changes. Additional medications/treatments: Associated medications used:
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| Overdose, Mental Status Changes, Visual Impairment, Respiratory Failure |
This Overdose problem was reported by a health professional from INDIA. A 70-year-old female patient (weight: NA) was diagnosed with the following medical condition(s): NA.On Jan 01, 2006 a consumer started treatment with Ativan (dosage: 1df:1-1/2mg Q6h). The following drugs/medications were being taken at the same time:
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| Abdominal Pain, Back Pain, Depressed Level Of Consciousness, Overdose, Somnolence |
This is a Ativan side effect report of a 70-year-old patient (weight: NA) from UNITED STATES. The patient developed the following symptoms/conditions: prostate cancer metastatic and was treated with Ativan (dosage: NA) starting Jul 02, 2010. Concurrently used drugs:
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| Fatigue, Hallucination, Off Label Use, Overdose, Somnolence |
This Overdose side effect was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2008. A patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 70.00 lb, was diagnosed with and was treated with Ativan. Directly after treatment started, patient experienced the unwanted or unexpected Ativan side effects: fatigue, hallucination, off label use, overdose, somnolence. Ativan dosage: (6 Mg Total, Given Over Three Hours. Oral). Associated medications used:
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| Overdose |
This Overdose side effect was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES. A 3-year-old patient (weight:NA) experienced the following symptoms/conditions: NA. The patient was prescribed Ativan (dosage: NA), which was started on May 01, 2008. Concurrently used drugs: NA. When starting to take Ativan the consumer reported the following symptoms:
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| Dependence, Incontinence, Motor Dysfunction, Overdose |
This Overdose Ativan side effect was reported by a consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sep 25, 2008. A Female , 60 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with and was treated with Ativan. The patient presented the following health conditions:
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| Neutropenia, Overdose, Somnolence |
This is a Ativan side effect report of a 34-year-old female patient (weight:NA) from UNITED STATES, suffering from the following symptoms/conditions: anxiety,multiple sclerosis, who was treated with Ativan (dosage:NA, start time: Jun 18, 2007), combined with:
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| Abdominal Pain Upper, Confusional State, Delusion, Overdose, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
A 51-year-old female patient (weight: NA) from UNITED STATES with the following symptoms: NA started Ativan treatment (dosage: 5 Mg, Unk) on NS. Soon after starting Ativan treatment, the consumer experienced several side effects, including:
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| Overdose |
A female patient from UNITED STATES was prescribed and started Ativan on Jul 25, 2006. After Ativan was administered, patient encountered several Ativan side effects: overdose Additional patient health information: Female , 79 years of age, The consumer reported the following symptoms: . Ativan dosage: Df Once Po. Concurrently used drugs:
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| Brain Damage, Cataplexy, Off Label Use, Overdose, Respiratory Disorder |
This report suggests a potential Ativan Overdose side effect(s) that can have serious consequences. A 58-year-old patient from UNITED STATES (weight:NA) was diagnosed with the following health condition(s): NA and used Ativan (dosage: 2 Mgs / 1 Mg Q4h/prn Q4h/prn Im) starting Sep 07, 2006. Soon after starting Ativan the patient began experiencing various side effects, including:
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| Cardiac Arrest, Overdose, Respiratory Arrest |
An adverse event was reported by a consumer or non-health professional on Oct 30, 2006 by a Patient taking Ativan (dosage: Oral) . Location: UNITED STATES , 42 years of age, patient began experiencing various side effects, including: Patient felt the following Ativan side effects: cardiac arrest, overdose, respiratory arrest. Additional medications/treatments: Multiple prescriptions taken:
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| Overdose |
This Overdose problem was reported by a health professional from UNITED STATES. A 27-year-old female patient (weight: NA) was diagnosed with the following medical condition(s): NA.On Oct 17, 2004 a consumer started treatment with Ativan (dosage: Df Once Po). The following drugs/medications were being taken at the same time:
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| Intentional Misuse, Overdose |
This is a Ativan side effect report of a 51-year-old female patient (weight: NA) from UNITED KINGDOM. The patient developed the following symptoms/conditions: NA and was treated with Ativan (dosage: Df Once) starting NS. Concurrently used drugs:
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| Confusional State, Cough, Mental Status Changes, Oedema Peripheral, Overdose, Sedation |
This Overdose side effect was reported by a pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sep 09, 2005. A patient from UNITED STATES , 70 years of age, weighting 106.0 lb, was treated with Ativan. Patient felt the following Ativan side effects: confusional state, cough, mental status changes, oedema peripheral, overdose, sedation. Ativan dosage: 0.5 Mg One Time Iv. Multiple prescriptions taken:
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Ativan Overdose Causes and Reviews
What are opioids?
Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal drug heroin is also an opioid.
A health care provider may give you a prescription opioid to reduce pain after you have had a major injury or surgery. You may get them if you have severe pain from health conditions like cancer. Some health care providers prescribe them for chronic pain.
Prescription opioids used for pain relief are generally safe when taken for a short time and as prescribed by your health care provider. However, people who take opioids are at risk for opioid dependence and addiction, as well as an Overdose. These risks increase when opioids are misused. Misuse means you are not taking the medicines according to your provider's instructions, you are using them to get high, or you are taking someone else's opioids.
What is an opioid Overdose?Opioids affect the part of the brain that regulates breathing. When people take high doses of opioids, it can lead to an Overdose, with the slowing or stopping of breathing and sometimes death.
What causes an opioid Overdose?An opioid Overdose can happen for a variety of reasons, including if you
- Take an opioid to get high
- Take an extra dose of a prescription opioid or take it too often (either accidentally or on purpose)
- Mix an opioid with other medicines, illegal drugs, or alcohol. An Overdose can be fatal when mixing an opioid and certain anxiety treatment medicines, such as Xanax or Valium.
- Take an opioid medicine that was prescribed for someone else. Children are especially at risk of an accidental Overdose if they take medicine not intended for them.
There is also a risk of Overdose if you are getting medication-assisted treatment (MAT). MAT is a treatment for opioid abuse and addiction. Many of the medicines used for MAT are controlled substances that can be misused.
Who is at risk for an opioid Overdose?Anyone who takes an opioid can be at risk of an Overdose, but you are at higher risk if you
- Take illegal opioids
- Take more opioid medicine than you are prescribed
- Combine opioids with other medicines and/or alcohol
- Have certain medical conditions, such as sleep apnea, or reduced kidney or liver function
- Are over 65 years old
The signs of an opioid Overdose include
- The person's face is extremely pale and/or feels clammy to the touch
- Their body goes limp
- Their fingernails or lips have a purple or blue color
- They start vomiting or making gurgling noises
- They cannot be awakened or are unable to speak
- Their breathing or heartbeat slows or stops
If you think someone is having an opioid Overdose,
- Call 9-1-1 immediately
- Administer naloxone, if it is available. Naloxone is a safe medication that can quickly stop an opioid Overdose. It can be injected into the muscle or sprayed into the nose to rapidly block the effects of the opioid on the body.
- Try to keep the person awake and breathing
- Lay the person on their side to prevent choking
- Stay with the person until emergency workers arrive
There are steps you can take to help prevent an Overdose:
- Take your medicine exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. Do not take more medicine at once or take medicine more often than you are supposed to.
- Never mix pain medicines with alcohol, sleeping pills, or illegal substances
- Store medicine safely where children or pets can't reach it. Consider using a medicine lockbox. Besides keeping children safe, it also prevents someone who lives with you or visits your house from stealing your medicines.
- Dispose of unused medicine promptly
If you take an opioid, it is also important to teach your family and friends how to respond to an Overdose. If you are at high risk for an Overdose, ask your health care provider about whether you need a prescription for naloxone.
Ativan Overdose Reviews
| Sat, 14 May 2011 |
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| Thu, 08 Jul 2010 |
I took this for 3 weeks and by the end of my treatment I wanted to shoot everyone in my home, myself included. |
| Sat, 23 Jan 2010 |
does valium cause afib? |
| Sun, 17 Oct 2010 |
What I have been exsperiencing is when I want to go to sleep I start having vivid confusing images that don't make sense. I will be thinking about my day then a thought like eating ice cream and cake will pop in my mind and I never ate ice cream and cake that day. Once my brain picks up on that my heart races and I think where did that thought come from since it was so vivid. It scares me so then I am afraid to go to sleep thinking I'm losing my mind or something. Should I just let me mind think what it wants after all I am just going to sleep. But it freaks me out. |
| Sat, 01 Jan 2011 |
| My mother in law has been taking Ativan 4 times a day , every since then she has fallen and broke her nose twice in less than four mths apart,effected her eye sight,confussion,disorented,cant remember anything are anybody. They need to take this crap off market. |
| Tue, 18 Jan 2011 |
| I was having bad dreams and anxiety attacks (My Mom was murdered in 2005). I started drinking to calm my nerves, but decided to quit alcohol. I was told by a nurse that quiting "Cold Turkey" could be dangerous, so I went to see the doctor at the University. He prescribed Lorazepam and sent me home with instructions. He said that since he did not have hospital privileges, I should take the medication and wean off alcohol at home. A couple weeks later, I "woke up" in jail. I had apparently been sleepdriving, but I have no memory of the experience. |
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