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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness After Taking Ativan?
Hello. I am a woman who is 76 1/2 years old. I have just retired from full-time work - during the last few months at my work, things were very stressful - I was the Director of HR. I have been taking Ativan to help with the anxiety I feel; but I am beginning to feel unusually sleepy all the time. Could this be from the Ativan - even though I usually take only .25 mg per day?
Mon, 14 Aug 2017
Hello , Welcome to HCM. Have you taken Ativan for a while or just started it recently?.Yes , even though it's 0.25mg of Ativan if you have been taking it everyday it can make you feel sleepy. Try taking it every other day and see if it works out for both your anxiety and reducing sleepiness. Else talk to your doctor for a less drowsy medication if this doesn't help. Take care
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