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Ativan (Lorazepam) - Adverse Event Reports - Hospitalization

 



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Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Ativan (Lorazepam) that includes cases resulting in hospitalization.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 51 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-18

Patient: 51 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaemia, Urinary Tract Infection, Mental Status Changes, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Convulsion, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Hypovolaemia, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: frequency reported as ^prn.^
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Copegus
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2006-11-01
    End date: 2007-02-01

Copegus
    Dosage: dose reported to have been decreased by half.
    Start date: 2007-02-01
    End date: 2007-02-07

Pegasys
    Dosage: received a total of 14 shots.
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2006-11-01
    End date: 2007-02-02



Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-06-12

Patient: female, weighing 0.6 kg (1.3 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myoclonus

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan (Lorazepam)



Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-05-24

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Head Injury, Encephalopathy, Treatment Noncompliance, Accidental Overdose, Dysarthria, Haemoglobin Decreased, Asterixis, Metabolic Encephalopathy, Haematoma, Atrioventricular Block First Degree, Cough

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: (oral)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Insomnia
    Start date: 2006-12-08
    End date: 2006-12-08

Ativan
    Dosage: (1 mg 3x/week oral)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety Disorder
    Start date: 2005-04-06
    End date: 2006-12-01

Ativan
    Dosage: (1 mg 3x/week oral)
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-12-01

Other drugs received by patient: Epogen; Zemplar; Depakote; Renax; Paxil; Zyprexa; Neurontin; Synthroid; Fosrenol; Sensipar; Renagel



Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-05-18

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Respiratory Failure, Unresponsive TO Stimuli, Suicide Attempt, Depression, Multiple Drug Overdose, Alcohol Poisoning

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alcohol

Ativan

Cyclobenzaprine HCL
    Indication: Muscle Spasms

Medroxyprogesterone
    Administration route: Oral

Neurontin
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Neurontin
    Indication: Pain

Propoxyphene Hydrochloride

Skelaxin



Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a physician from Canada on 2007-05-17

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Apgar Score LOW, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Meconium in Amniotic Fluid, Somnolence Neonatal, Drug Exposure VIA Breast Milk, Brow Presentation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: 1 mg qd transplacental
    Start date: 2006-09-27
    End date: 2006-11-06

Ativan
    Dosage: transmammary
    End date: 2007-02-28

Celexa
    Dosage: transmammary
    End date: 2007-02-28

Zyprexa
    Dosage: transplacental
    Start date: 2006-12-02
    End date: 2007-01-10



Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-05-02

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Victim of Crime, Multiple Drug Overdose Intentional, Suicide Attempt, Pupils Unequal

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: 10 mg 1 x oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-04-14
    End date: 2007-04-14

Ethanol
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-04-14
    End date: 2007-04-14



Adverse event in 78 year old male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-04-09

Patient: 78 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Aspiration, Muscular Weakness, Foreign Body Trauma, Stupor

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Start date: 2005-10-19

Seroquel
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-10-19



Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-03-26

Patient: female, weighing 24.9 kg (54.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Abnormal Behaviour, Condition Aggravated, Faecal Incontinence, Aggression, Screaming, Gait Disturbance, Crying, Nervousness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: 4 doses in 5 hrs
    Indication: Agitation
    Start date: 2007-03-20
    End date: 2007-03-21

Ativan
    Dosage: 4 doses in 5 hrs
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2007-03-20
    End date: 2007-03-21

Ativan
    Dosage: 4 doses in 5 hrs
    Indication: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    Start date: 2007-03-20
    End date: 2007-03-21



Adverse event in 17 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-03-23

Patient: 17 year old female, weighing 56.8 kg (125.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Akathisia, Flat Affect, Depersonalisation, Intentional Overdose, Nausea, Abnormal Behaviour, Suicidal Ideation, Tremor, Anxiety, Social Avoidant Behaviour, Insomnia, Mental Disorder, Suicide Attempt

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: 2tab single dose

Benadryl
    Dosage: 2tab single dose

Paxil
    Dosage: 10mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2002-09-26
    End date: 2003-01-01

Tylenol
    Dosage: 4tab single dose
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Chemotherapy; Methotrexate; Purinethol; Ventolin; Bactrim; ALL Trans Retinoic Acid



Adverse event in 53 year old male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-03-13

Patient: 53 year old male, weighing 72.6 kg (159.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Thyroid Cancer, Condition Aggravated, Depression, Stress

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: 0.5 mg bid
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-10-29

Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-06-01
    End date: 2006-01-01

Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-10-29

Lunesta
    Dosage: 3 mg qhs
    Indication: Insomnia
    Start date: 2005-10-15
    End date: 2006-01-22

Other drugs received by patient: Asacol; Nexium; Lipitor



Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-03-12

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperlipidaemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Ovarian Cyst, Blood Triglycerides Increased, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Abilify
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2005-01-01

Ativan

Buspar

Effexor

Etrafan

Geodon
    Start date: 2005-01-01

Lexapro

Paxil

Perphenazine
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2005-01-01

Remeron

Risperdal
    Start date: 2004-03-01
    End date: 2005-08-01

Seroquel
    Dosage: 100-200 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2005-10-01
    End date: 2005-12-01

Seroquel
    Dosage: 100-200 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Mental Disorder
    Start date: 2005-10-01
    End date: 2005-12-01

Thorazine
    Start date: 1993-01-01
    End date: 1994-01-01

Trazodone HCL

Other drugs received by patient: Lamictal



Adverse event in 55 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-02-28

Patient: 55 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Head Injury, Encephalopathy, Somnolence, Accidental Overdose, Dysarthria, Haemoglobin Decreased, Asterixis, Atrioventricular Block First Degree, Lethargy, Haematoma

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan (Lorazepam)

Other drugs received by patient: Ativan; Epogen; Zemplar; Depakote; Renax; Paxil; Zyprexa; Neurontin; Synthroid; Fosrenol; Sensipar; Renagel



Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-02-16

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose, Drug Ineffective, Respiratory Failure, Suicide Attempt

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alcohol

Ativan

Cyclobenzaprine HCL

Neurontin
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Neurontin
    Indication: Pain

Propoxyphene Hydrochloride

Skelaxin



Adverse event in 78 year old male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-02-08

Patient: 78 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Aspiration, Muscular Weakness, Foreign Body Trauma, Stupor

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Start date: 2005-10-19

Seroquel
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-10-19



Adverse event in female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-02-06

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Asthma, Nightmare, Blood Pressure Inadequately Controlled, Foaming AT Mouth

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan

Catapres
    Indication: Hypertension

Quinapril HCL
    Indication: Hypertension



Adverse event in 49 year old male receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-02-05

Patient: 49 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Potassium Increased, Epilepsy

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: 2.5 mg tid po
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2006-01-01

Ativan
    Dosage: df po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-01-01

Ativan
    Dosage: 2.5 mg qid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1985-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Zopiclone



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