Ativan Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Muscle Weakness
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Indigestion
- Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
- Loss Of Muscle Coordination
- Slurred Speech
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Alertness
- Behavioral Problems
- Confusion
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Diarrhea
- Generalized Weakness
- Low Energy
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Skin Rash
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
- A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Accidental Falls
- Addiction To A Drug
- An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
- Anemia
- Apnea, A Breathing Interruption
- Coma
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Decreased Lung Function
- Depression
- Feelings Of Hostility
- Hallucinations
- High Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
- Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
- Low Blood Pressure
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Manic Behavior
- Memory Loss
- Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
- Seizures
- Sleepwalking
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Trouble Breathing
- Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Change In Vision
- A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
- A Problem With Menstrual Periods
- A Sleep Disorder
- A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
- Abnormal Dreams
- Aggressive Behavior
- Agitation
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- Blurred Vision
- Complex Sleep Behaviors Like Eating Or Driving While Asleep
- Constipation
- Cramps
- Decreased Appetite
- Delirium
- Depersonalization, A Disconnection Of One's Own Sense Of Reality Or Identity
- Difficult Or Painful Urination
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Double Vision
- Dry Mouth
- Excessive Saliva Production
- Excessive Thirst
- Fainting
- Fast Heartbeat
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Hiccups
- Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
- Irritability
- Itching
- Muscle Tremors
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Nightmares
- Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements
- Over Excitement
- Paranoia
- Pink Eye
- Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
- Problems Thinking Clearly
- Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
- Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
- Yawning
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