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INDICATIONS AS AT 22 February 1995: ATIVAN is indicated for: 1. Management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with anxiolytic. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient. 2. Pre-surgical medication taken the night before surgery and/or 1-2 hours prior to the surgical procedure.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
INDICATIONS AS AT 22 February 1995: ATIVAN is indicated for: 1. Management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with anxiolytic. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient. 2. Pre-surgical medication taken the night before surgery and/or 1-2 hours prior to the surgical procedure.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
INDICATIONS AS AT 22 February 1995: ATIVAN is indicated for: 1. Management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with anxiolytic. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient. 2. Pre-surgical medication taken the night before surgery and/or 1-2 hours prior to the surgical procedure.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
INDICATIONS AS AT 22 February 1995: ATIVAN is indicated for: 1. Management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with anxiolytic. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient. 2. Pre-surgical medication taken the night before surgery and/or 1-2 hours prior to the surgical procedure.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
INDICATIONS AS AT 22 February 1995: ATIVAN is indicated for: 1. Management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with anxiolytic. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient. 2. Pre-surgical medication taken the night before surgery and/or 1-2 hours prior to the surgical procedure.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
INDICATIONS AS AT 22 February 1995: ATIVAN is indicated for: 1. Management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with anxiolytic. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient. 2. Pre-surgical medication taken the night before surgery and/or 1-2 hours prior to the surgical procedure.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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