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Ativan (Lorazepam) - Adverse Event Reports - Serious Event

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in a serious event (65)

     Confusional State (8)Drug Ineffective (8)Depression (8)Agitation (6)Pruritus (6)Death (6)Anxiety (6)Suicide Attempt (6)Hallucination (6)Pharmaceutical Product Complaint (5)

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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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



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 consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-20

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Weight Decreased, Agitation, Confusional State, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Somnolence, Throat Tightness, Loss of Consciousness, Hostility, Hallucination

Suspect drug(s):
Ativan (Lorazepam)



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



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