Ativan
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One night, a nurse gave him the painkiller Norco, the antipsychotic Haldol, the sedative Ativan and the antihistamine Benadryl, according to the report from the Department of Public Health.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
Following her pharmacologist’s advice, Laura first stopped Ativan, the benzodiazepine.
From The New Yorker • Apr. 1, 2019
For example, a common way to break a seizure is to treat someone with a benzodiazepine such as Ativan or Valium.
From Slate • Jun. 28, 2017
An internal report by the state Department of Human Services says the patient was given a dose of the anti-psychotic Haldol last January but was misled into believing it was Ativan, an anti-anxiety drug.
From Washington Times • May 30, 2014
As Ms. Seelig thrashed on the stretcher, Dr. Mardach ordered two doses of Ativan, a strong sedative, given intravenously at 1:15 and 1:45 p.m., for a total of four milligrams.
From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2012
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