Week 1 to 4: the initiation phase This is when most GI side effects first appear

4-6 These are commonly reported side effects of Ativan: Sedation Slowed breathing Muscle relaxation Dizziness Physical weakness, asthenia Inability to control muscles, clumsiness, ataxia Hypotension Tiredness, fatigue Amnesia Confusion Irritability, unusual emotional mood swings Sexual dysfunction Menstrual irregularities Double vision, burred vision Slurred speech Hoarseness Appetite changes Constipation Incontinence Urinary retention More severe side effects of Ativan which are less common can include: Suicidality Respiratory failure Seizures Abnormal changes in behavior Impaired cognitive function, most notably in the elderly Memory loss Respiratory failure Tolerance, dependency and potential for abuse Withdrawals when the medication is stopped Involuntary muscle movements, dystonia Fainting, orthostatic hypotension after rising from a seated or laying position Changes in white or red blood cells Liver damage, jaundice Paradoxical reaction s(hyperactive and aggressive behavior, agitation, heightened anxiety, racing heart beat at rest) When combined with other CNS depressants such as opioids, coma or death Cognitive decline, delirium, psychosis Cardiac impairment Abnormal metabolism of fat Does Ativan Cause Low Blood Pressure

For patients with established cardiovascular disease, baseline lipids also inform the overall risk-benefit calculation for GLP-1 therapy, which has demonstrated cardiovascular outcome benefits in high-risk populations
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