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Is It Safe For Me To Take Atavan?Exray
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About 10 years ago I was prescribed Atavan for anxiety after prescribing
And taking for awhile, I was hospitalized about 10 years ago with hyponaicmic?not sure of spelling after prescribing
Low sodium.told lowest they ever had. Did MRI pelvis, US Thyroid.Ct
Had CT complex.couldn’t find list of medications prescribed by hospitaI

I was admitted first time Dec, 20. 2013 discharged Dec 26 2013
Second time admitted January 28, 2014 discharged January 2014

Second time hospitalized was for… read more

posted October 20, 2023 (edited)
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That said...and I'm still not an expert...if "Ativan" is the same drug (I can't find an "atavan") then it sounds bad...the "relief" you are feeling could well be just the sating of an addiction...sorry. 🙁. If it helps, think I may be experiencing something similar with Baclofen. Doctors. They put us on these things and don't stress how much of a problem they can cause compared to the one they solve.

https://www.addictioncenter.com/benzodiazepines...

posted October 21, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Gave this answer several months ago. Doing better now.

posted March 1
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

And you're a kind soul too Barbara. Some people can react badly if anyone suggests they have an addiction. I worried you might, but if you are aware of it, then the answer to your question is simple. No, it is not safe for you to take Ativan.

posted October 21, 2023 (edited)
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Nigel2 you are so right. My family doctor prescribed it to me about
10 years ago. I was hospitalized soon after. My neurologist doesn’t like it.
WhenI I spoke to my family doctor,about my meds, first med was Atavan that he wanted to
Put me on again! I did take after bad panic attack. What a nightmare. I have been
Going to him for a very long time. My daughter is taking me to a Parkinson’s support
Group next week and hope I can find a solution without using meds
Thanks again Nigel2. You are very kind and helpful.

posted October 21, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Low sodium is hyponatremia, does that sound right?
Best person to ask is a doctor, or maybe a few doctors. Parkinsons or "movement disorder" specialists if possible. Forums are great for comfort, experiences, suggestions, and strategies, but we are for the most part sufferers and carers, not experts, and some of us will take risks with our medication when we are desperate for relief.

posted October 21, 2023 (edited)

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