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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Ativan (Lorazepam). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.
Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (70)
Cases resulting in a serious event (65)
Cases resulting in death (13)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (7)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (32)
Cases resulting in disability (6)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (36)
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Ativan (Lorazepam). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.
Adverse event in 21 year old male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-31
Patient: 21 year old male, weighing 30.0 kg (66.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pancreatitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Indication: Agitation
Start date: 2007-07-01
Clonidine
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Neuralgia
Start date: 2007-07-24
End date: 2007-08-03
Demerol
Dosage: 25 to 50 mg every two hours
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2007-07-30
End date: 2007-08-03
Diazepam
Indication: Agitation
Start date: 2007-07-01
Fluconazole
Indication: Candidiasis
Start date: 2007-07-29
End date: 2007-08-03
Keppra
Indication: Convulsion
Start date: 2007-07-12
End date: 2007-08-03
Methadone HCL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug Withdrawal Syndrome
Start date: 2007-07-29
End date: 2007-08-03
Methadone HCL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2007-07-29
End date: 2007-08-03
Nexium
Indication: Reflux Oesophagitis
Start date: 2007-07-29
End date: 2007-08-13
Paxil
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2007-07-25
End date: 2007-08-03
Pepcid
Start date: 2007-07-01
Other drugs received by patient: Chloral Hydrate; Unasyn; Bisacodyl; Diazepam; Dexmedetomidine; Ketamine HCL
Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2007-10-30
Patient: 60 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pruritus, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Rash Maculo-Papular
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Administration route: Oral
Furosemide
Halcion
Administration route: Oral
MOS
Administration route: Oral
Sinequan
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Dimenhydrinate; Chloral Hydrate; Spironolactone; Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Surfak; Dexamethasone 0.5mg TAB
Adverse event in male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-30
Patient: male, weighing 33.4 kg (73.5 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Amylase Increased, Pancreatitis, Lipase Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Dosage: text:3-4.5mg-freq:q3-4h: prn
Indication: Agitation
Start date: 2007-07-06
End date: 2007-08-03
Clonidine
Indication: Neuralgia
Demerol
Dosage: text:25-50 mg-freq:q2h: prn
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2007-07-30
End date: 2007-08-03
Diazepam
Indication: Agitation
Fluconazole
Indication: Systemic Candida
Start date: 2007-07-29
End date: 2007-08-03
Keppra
Indication: Convulsion
Start date: 2007-07-12
End date: 2007-08-03
Methadone HCL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2007-07-29
End date: 2007-08-03
Methadone HCL
Indication: Sedation
Nexium
Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
Start date: 2007-07-29
End date: 2007-08-03
Paxil
Dosage: daily dose:15mg
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2007-07-01
End date: 2007-08-03
Adverse event in 85 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-24
Patient: 85 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Panic Attack, Insomnia, Mental Disorder, Depression, Withdrawal Syndrome
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Dosage: (1 mg bid oral)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2007-02-01
Ativan
Dosage: (1 mg bid oral)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2007-02-01
Other drugs received by patient: Coumadin; Amiodarone; Zoloft
Adverse event in male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-24
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Syncope, Surgical Procedure Repeated, Corneal Transplant, Drug Dependence, Feeling Abnormal, Glaucoma Surgery
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan (Lorazepam)
Other drugs received by patient: Restoril; Flomax / 00889901 /; Prilosec / 00661201 /
Adverse event in male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: male, weighing 87.5 kg (192.5 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Osteonecrosis, Pneumonia, Haemoptysis, Tooth Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Dosage: 0.5 mg q 8 hr prn oral
Administration route: Oral
Compazine
Dosage: 10 mg q 6 hours prn oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Nausea
Duragesic-100
Dosage: 25 mcg q 3 days derm
Indication: Pain
Iressa
Dosage: 250 mg once daily oral
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2007-02-19
End date: 2007-10-09
Morphine
Dosage: 1 tsp prn oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Breakthrough Pain
Neurontin
Dosage: 300 mg bid oral
Administration route: Oral
Novolin 70 / 30
Dosage: 20 units q 8 hr sq
Plavix
Dosage: 75 mg qd oral
Administration route: Oral
Zoloft
Dosage: 50 mg 2 tab hs oral
Administration route: Oral
Adverse event in 84 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-10-22
Patient: 84 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Hyperkalaemia, Drug Interaction, Headache, Drug Toxicity, Dizziness, Coordination Abnormal, Nervousness, Lethargy, Renal Failure Acute, Hypotension, Delirium, Tremor, Dysarthria, Psychotic Disorder, Insomnia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Indication: Anxiety
Buspar
Dilantin
Ranitidine HCL
Indication: Gastritis
Other drugs received by patient: Lotensin HCT; Milk OF Magnesia; Flonase; Xalatan; Blephamide; Vioxx; Darvocet
Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-19
Patient: 60 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pruritus, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Rash Maculo-Papular
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Dosage: daily dose:1mg
Administration route: Oral
Furosemide
Dosage: daily dose:40mg
Halcion
Dosage: daily dose:.5mg
Administration route: Oral
MOS
Dosage: daily dose:10mg-freq:frequency: 12xd
Administration route: Oral
Sinequan
Dosage: daily dose:10mg
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Dimenhydrinate; Chloral Hydrate; Spironolactone; Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Surfak; Dexamethasone 0.5mg TAB
Adverse event in 19 year old male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a pharmacist from Canada on 2007-10-17
Patient: 19 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Vision Blurred, Amnesia
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Bupropion HCL
Effexor
Lorazepam
Seroquel
Administration route: Oral
Wellbutrin
Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2007-10-17
Patient: 60 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pruritus, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Rash Maculo-Papular
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Dosage: 1 mg tid oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Furosemide
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Halcion
Dosage: oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
MOS (Mos - Morphine Hydrochloride) 10 MG
Dosage: 10 mg 12x/day oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Sinequan
Other drugs received by patient: Surfak; Spironolactone; Chloral Hydrate; Chlorpheniramine Maleate; Dimenhydrinate
Adverse event in male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-17
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Personality Change, Psychotic Disorder, Paranoia, Hypothyroidism, Depression, Multiple Sclerosis, Aggression, Suicidal Ideation
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Dosage: (2 mg bid oral)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2006-01-01
End date: 2007-06-01
Benzodiazepine (Unspecified)
Dosage: (df oral)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2006-01-01
End date: 2007-06-01
Rebif
Dosage: (44 ug 3x/week subcutaneous)
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2006-07-01
Xanax
Dosage: (df as needed oral)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2006-01-01
End date: 2007-06-01
Other drugs received by patient: Copaxone; Synthroid; Cholesterol; Omacor; Celebrex; Tramadol HCL; Lyrica; Toprol-XL; Cytomel; Baclofen; Detrol; Ambien; Restoril; Nexium
Adverse event in male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-16
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Dosage: 1 tab qhs
Indication: Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Start date: 2007-10-11
Ativan
Dosage: 1 tab qhs
Indication: Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
Start date: 2007-10-11
Adverse event in male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-09
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pulmonary Hypertension, Agitation, Drug Interaction, Accidental Overdose, Sinus Bradycardia, Neuropathy Peripheral, Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Lethargy, Oxygen Saturation Decreased, Lymphocyte Count Decreased, Neutrophil Count Increased, Blood Urine Present, Encephalopathy, Delirium, Haemoglobin Decreased, Brain Natriuretic Peptide Increased, Pulmonary Valve Incompetence, Blood Potassium Decreased, Aortic Valve Incompetence, Atrioventricular Block First Degree
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Dosage: (estimated between 4 to 8 tablets total oral)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2007-08-13
End date: 2007-08-14
Cnto 95 Solution (Study Drug)
Dosage: (10 mg/kg 1x/3 weeks intravenous)
Indication: Metastatic Malignant Melanoma
Start date: 2007-08-13
Metoprolol Succinate
Dosage: (df)
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Paxil; Florinef
Adverse event in male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-08
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypotension, Hallucination
Suspect drug(s):
Abilify
Ativan
Paxil
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Zyprexa
Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-05
Patient: female, weighing 59.9 kg (131.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pharmaceutical Product Complaint, Drug Dependence
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 1993-01-01
End date: 2007-01-01
Klonopin
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 1993-01-01
End date: 2007-01-01
Xanax
Indication: Stress
Start date: 1993-01-01
End date: 2007-01-01
Adverse event in 35 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-04
Patient: 35 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Respiratory Depression, Suicidal Ideation
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Cymbalta
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Lamictal
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Denmark on 2007-10-01
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Apgar Score LOW, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Somnolence Neonatal, Meconium Increased
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Celexa
Zyprexa
Adverse event in 38 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-13
Patient: 38 year old female, weighing 77.1 kg (169.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Effect Decreased, Insomnia, Ovarian Cyst
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Dosage: 0.5 mg; hs; oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2006-08-01
End date: 2007-03-01
Lunesta
Dosage: 2 mg; hs; oral; 3 mg; hs; oral; 5 mg; hs; oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2005-12-01
End date: 2006-04-01
Lunesta
Dosage: 2 mg; hs; oral; 3 mg; hs; oral; 5 mg; hs; oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2006-04-01
End date: 2006-08-01
Lunesta
Dosage: 2 mg; hs; oral; 3 mg; hs; oral; 5 mg; hs; oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Insomnia
Start date: 2007-03-01
End date: 2007-04-01
Other drugs received by patient: Artane; Cogentin; Vicodin; Ativan
Adverse event in 48 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-10
Patient: 48 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Adverse Drug Reaction, Drug Intolerance, Dizziness, Fall, Brain Neoplasm
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Cymbalta
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Diazepam
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Geodon
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Klonopin
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Lexapro
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Valium
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 1995-01-01
Xanax
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Zoloft
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Zonisamide
Indication: Migraine
Zonisamide
Dosage: dose adjusted
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Prozac; Unspecified Drug; Lopressor
Adverse event in male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-07-03
Patient: male, weighing 77.3 kg (170.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Tachycardia, Wheezing, Tachypnoea, Ill-Defined Disorder, Muscle Rigidity, Tension
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Dosage: 1mg 6h iv
Start date: 2007-06-01
End date: 2007-06-01
Hetastarch 6% IN 0.9% Sodium Chloride IN Plastic Container
Dosage: 500 ml bolus iv
Adverse event in receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-03
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pharmaceutical Product Complaint, Convulsion
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Lorazepam
Adverse event in 12 year old receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-06-22
Patient: 12 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Anxiety, Agitation, Akathisia, Confusional State, Sleep Disorder, Completed Suicide, Incorrect Dose Administered, Hallucination, Haemodynamic Instability, Influenza
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Dosage: text:unknown
Charcoal, Activated
Dosage: text:unknown
Versed
Dosage: text:unknown
Zoloft
Dosage: text:unknown
Indication: Anxiety
Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-06-22
Patient: female, weighing 70.3 kg (154.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Facial Palsy, Fatigue, Pruritus, Peroneal Nerve Palsy, Chest Pain, Muscular Weakness, Convulsion
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Depakote
Dilantin
Indication: Convulsion
Start date: 2003-11-01
End date: 2004-01-01
Dilaudid
Other drugs received by patient: Zoloft; ALL Other Therapeutic Products; Meclizine; Protonix; Heparin
Adverse event in 52 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-22
Patient: 52 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Anxiety, Chest Discomfort, Palpitations
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan (Lorazepam)
Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-06-22
Patient: female, weighing 126.1 kg (277.4 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Screaming, Impulsive Behaviour, Cough
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
Dosage: daily dose:2mg
Geodon
Indication: Mania
Other drugs received by patient: Catapres; Antihypertensives
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