Adverse effects can include sedation and hypotension; the effects of lorazepam are increased in combination with other CNS depressant drugs.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old. S. An example would be the inappropriate use to relieve anxiety associated with acute severe asthma. It should, therefore, not be administered to a drunk or intoxicated person. Due to the development of tolerance to the anticonvulsant effects, benzodiazepines are generally not recommended for long-term use for the management of epilepsy. Ativan may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. As lorazepam can have paradoxical effects, haloperidol is sometimes given concomitantly. edit InteractionsLorazepam is not usually fatal in overdose, but may cause fatal respiratory depression if taken in overdose with alcohol. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Ativan.