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Physicians prescribe Ativan for what it doesn't do - as well as for what it does. Only Ativan offers all these benefits…rapid relief of anxiety, clearance not significantly delayed by age, liver, or kidney dysfunction, cumulative sedative effects seldom a problem (sedation, reported in 15.9% of patients in clinical trials, was generally mild and transitory), little likelihood of drug interaction (all benzodiazepines produce additive sedative effects when taken with alcohol or other CNS depressants), no significant changes in vital signs in cardiovascular patients, short duration of action, simple metabolism. Ativan (lorazepam) Specify Ativan - and assure your patients' therapy Indicated one of the following on your prescriptions, as appropriate to your state laws: do not substitute, dispense as written, medically necessary, brand necessary, may not substitute, no substitution, NDPS (no durg product selection). Physicians prescribe Ativan for what it doesn't do - as well as for what it does. 1. Ativan doesn’t significantly delay clearance because of age or kidney or liver dysfunction. 2. Ativan doesn't have any reported interaction with numerous commonly prescribed medications (all benzodiazepines produce additive sedative effects when taken with alcohol or other CNS depressants.) 3. Ativan doesn't have a complex metabolism - has short duration of action. 4. Ativan doesn’t have prolonged accumulation - seldom produces unwanted sedation (Sedation, reported in 15.9% of patients in clinical trials, was generally mild and transitory). 5. Ativan doesn’t cause significant changes in vital signs in cardiovascular patients….it does effectivly relieve anxiety. |
