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Suggest Dosage For Ativan
Question: My husband takes Ativan. What would be the maximum daily dose?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Ativan should never be prescribed to anyone over the age of 65. Ativan can lead to delirium, sedation, falls and fractures, and memory loss. I strongly urge you to visit your doctor to consider a different medication for anxiety, such as Seroquel or Neurontin.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Ativan should never be prescribed to anyone over the age of 65. Ativan can lead to delirium, sedation, falls and fractures, and memory loss. I strongly urge you to visit your doctor to consider a different medication for anxiety, such as Seroquel or Neurontin.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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