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Can Lyrica, Ativan And Lamotrigine Be Taken Together?
If a pt.is on Lyrica 150mgs BID, for frybromyligia, Ativan 2mgs at bedtime severe Aniexity Panic Attacks, Requip 2mgs restless leg syndrome, Lamotrogene 50mgs at bedtime, Loratab 7.5/ 325mgs for severe pain. How dangerous is this? What can happen if PT. continues to take all these meds but yet PT. Is still in a lot of pain. PT sleeps alot as well.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
Hello,
It is not safe to take these medications together.
Ativan (lorazepam), Percocet 7.5 / 325 (acetaminophen / oxycodone).
Taking Ativan together with Lortab drug that also causes central nervous system depression can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death.
If the patient continues to take Lyrica along with Lamotrigine or Ativan may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination which may result in falls and injuries.
Patient's doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use these medications.
Besides, the patient should avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving, swimming, or operating hazardous machines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
It is not safe to take these medications together.
Ativan (lorazepam), Percocet 7.5 / 325 (acetaminophen / oxycodone).
Taking Ativan together with Lortab drug that also causes central nervous system depression can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death.
If the patient continues to take Lyrica along with Lamotrigine or Ativan may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination which may result in falls and injuries.
Patient's doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use these medications.
Besides, the patient should avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving, swimming, or operating hazardous machines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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