what is the side effects of Atavan for an elderly man with copd?

Question:

my father has copd, which is the lung disease from being a smoker. I don't know what this medication is doing to him or for him, would like to know more about it. He also has a heart condition, which was found after the copd. Can you tell me what it is doing for him?

Answers:
Ativan enhances the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body. Treatment for anxiety. Your father may be more sensitive to the effects especially drowsiness and unsteadiness.

It's possible due to him being elderly, ativan may cause him to have opposite side effects such as increase in sexual interest, or hallucinations,mood/mental changes and problems sleeping.

Ativan might help him with his anxiety or it may not. That's why it is very important to do follow up check up's with his physician. I encourage you to go with him to the visits.

Make a note of anything usual.
Signs to look for:
muscle pain, fast heartbeat, short-term memory loss, and very high fever. numbness/tingling of arms and legs, noise/touch/light (increased reaction),seizures, trouble sleeping, mental/mood changes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, stomach pain, and hallucinations!

Good luck

Other Answers:
If you father is really suffering with COPD, sometimes the doctors order low dose ativan to decrease anxiety and airhunger. It slows down the metabolism a bit.
Source(s):
RN.

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