Ativan Drug Interactions

Some of the drugs that can potentially interact with Ativan include alcohol, anesthetics, and narcotics. Ativan drug interactions can increase your risk of side effects such as memory loss and confusion, among other things. Be sure to talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about potential drug interactions with Ativan before taking Ativan with another medication.

 

An Overview of Ativan Drug Interactions

 Ativan® (lorazepam) can potentially interact with certain other medications. Some of these medicines that may lead to Ativan interactions include:
 

 

 

  • Barbiturates, including:

 

    • Amobarbital (Amytal®)
    • Butalbital (Fioricet®, Fiorinal®)
    • Pentobarbital (Nembutal®)
    • Phenobarbital (Luminal®)
    • Secobarbital (Seconal®)

 

 

 

  • Probenecid
  • Seizure medications
  • Sleep medications.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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