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What Causes Depression While On Ativan?
hello, had an amputation in February I started on 0.5 mg before surgery then about 2 months later now I am on i mg 3 times a day of Ativan about 1-2 hours later i sometimes i cry is there to much in my body since i also have gastroparesis.Is this normal for what is going on.
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
Hello,
Ativan is generally used only for a short period of time when it comes to anxiety. It is an addictive drug so it may cause dependence and addiction if used for more than a few weeks.
There are other drugs that are quite effective in treating anxiety and depression but do not cause addiction. These would be SSRI drugs (sertraline, escitalopram, etc).
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Ativan is generally used only for a short period of time when it comes to anxiety. It is an addictive drug so it may cause dependence and addiction if used for more than a few weeks.
There are other drugs that are quite effective in treating anxiety and depression but do not cause addiction. These would be SSRI drugs (sertraline, escitalopram, etc).
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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