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Can Ativan Cause Constipation?

Posted on Mon, 27 Mar 2017

Question: IS CONSTIPATION COMMON WITH A LOW DOSE OF ATIVAN?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
1-2 mg dose will not cause much problem.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from healthcaremagic.com

Yes constipation is seen in a lot of individuals while on Ativan. The risk is more in individuals of more than 60 years old age.

1-2 mg will not cause much problem in your case, so no need to worry. You might face mild constipation but you will develop tolerance in few days.

Thanks. Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (34 minutes later)

THANK YOU.

IS THERE ANOTHER ANTI ANXIETY MED YOU PREFER?

MY AGE IS 87 NOT 47

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sertraline can be used for anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

If we consider another anti anxiety medicine then another benzodiazepine Temazepam can be used. Though even Lorazepam is safe. Both are rapid acting and can be used on SOS basis without any worries.

If your anxiety is persistent then anti anxiety drugs like Sertraline can be used. The drug should be used regularly to get best effects and will not cause constipation as side effect.

For problem of sleep considering your age Zolpidem or Zaleplon are good drugs. These drugs also don't increase risk of constipation.

Thanks. Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar