Ativan Lawsuits

Ativan is a benzodiazepine medication used to treat panic and anxiety disorders. Linked to side effects such as severe respiratory failure and death, Ativan can be unhealthy when too much is used. Reactions to Ativan have included increased aggression, exhibited by violent behavior in some instances, depression with or without suicidal thoughts or intent, personality changes, hallucinations, depersonalization, as well as other psychotic symptoms.
Ativan is associated to dependence and possible withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued that can cause social deterioration. Ativan has shown severe side effects with extended use and due to the addictiveness it can create, Ativan can be very dangerous. Acute amnesia has been linked to Ativan, and benzodiazepines, like Ativan, have been known to impair memory, especially in acquired knowledge in long-term memory. Other long-term Ativan side effects can include phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, chronic depression, personality changes, and tinnitus.

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