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Ativan (Lorazepam) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (7)

     Dyspnoea (2)Rash (2)Thirst (2)Aggression (2)Suicidal Ideation (2)Fatigue (2)Pharmaceutical Product Complaint (2)Hallucination (2)Asthenia (2)Muscle Spasms (2)

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

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 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 consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-22

Patient: female, weighing 70.3 kg (154.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypersensitivity, Pruritus, Drug Ineffective, Impaired Work Ability, Pain, Thirst, Constipation, Hyperhidrosis, Fatigue, DRY Mouth, Hallucination, Muscle Spasms, Chest Discomfort, Dyspnoea, Rash, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Panic Attack, Insomnia, Heart Rate Increased, Memory Impairment, Bladder Disorder, Asthenia, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: 1 mg tid oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2007-01-01
    End date: 2007-03-18

Ativan
    Dosage: 1 mg tid oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Extra Strength Tylenol
    Dosage: 2 df
    Start date: 2007-03-30

Lorazepam
    Start date: 2007-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Toprol-XL



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 61 year old female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-04-04

Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 70.3 kg (154.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pruritus, Drug Ineffective, Pain, Thirst, Constipation, Hyperhidrosis, Fatigue, DRY Mouth, Hallucination, Muscle Spasms, Chest Discomfort, Dyspnoea, Drug Hypersensitivity, Rash, Heart Rate Increased, Insomnia, Memory Impairment, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: 1 mg tid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    End date: 2007-03-18

Ativan
    Dosage: 1 mg tid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Disorder
    End date: 2007-03-18

Ativan
    Dosage: 1 mg tid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Ativan
    Dosage: 1 mg tid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cardiac Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Toprol-XL



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 female receiving Ativan (Lorazepam)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-01-11

Patient: female, weighing 70.3 kg (154.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Emotional Distress

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan
    Dosage: .5 mg as needed po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2004-01-04
    End date: 2005-12-22

Ativan
    Dosage: .5 mg as needed po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Overdose
    Start date: 2004-01-04
    End date: 2005-12-22

Ativan
    Dosage: .5 mg as needed po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Reaction
    Start date: 2004-01-04
    End date: 2005-12-22

Other drugs received by patient: Ativan

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