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Is Ativan A Good Muscle Relaxant?

Posted on Wed, 10 May 2017

Question: Hi,
1. Is Ativan a good muscle relaxant?
2. I use Refresh Tears for my dry eyes, but lately my eye lash area started to itch. Why? Some say it's the pollen in the air in our XXXXXXX TX area.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ativan has good results; itch can be due to allergic response

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. I'm Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf and will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to guide you in best possible way. Ativan contains lorazepam which is a benzodiazepam used to relieve anxiety and at the same time relaxes muscles. It has good results.
Itching can be due to multiple causes. Most common includes allergic reaction which could be due to any cause like pollen, insect bite or food. You can take cetirizine one at night. It will neutralize the allergic response and will improve the condition BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (10 hours later)

Hi Doc,
Thanks.
I'm taking Clonazepam 0.5mg, does it not relax muscles? I can switch to Ativan if it's better.

I've been using Refresh Tear for several years and didn't have this issue. I wear contact lenses. Most allergy meds make me drowsy even 1/2 of a Benadryl 25mg.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Both are fine

Detailed Answer:
hello

thank you for the followuo query. i'm sorry for the delay in reponse. you can take either one of them. both have shown good results. if your symtoms have improved with clonazepam then continue using it. almost all antiallergic (antihistamines) can cause drowsiness so it is advised to use these meds at night before going to bed.

thank you and feel free to get back for if you need further assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (7 hours later)

Thanks very much. I'll stay with Clonzepam.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
hello

you are most welcome. dont forget to close the discussion and rate it. i'll be available 24/7 for your assistance.

wishing you a very good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D