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Can Lorazepam Be Taken For Insomnia?
Question: Hi Dr.
I have an UTI. I was prescribed Ciprofloxacin. I have taken only 2 dosages. Prior to this med, I was on another antibiotic I forget the name, however, I became so sick my Dr. took me off it. Something with Sulfa...
I discovered the UTI last Sun ad have been treated since in the hospital due to the side effect I experienced. I am home now and worried. I am not use to being sick. I take Ambien at night, and was told by the pharmacist not to while taking the Cipro. I have a prescription for Lorazapam. 0.5 mg.
I a 70. Never had a UTI in my life.
What do you think..Lorazapam to relax and sleep tonight so I am not obesssing about this?
Thank you
I took the Cipro with Activia Probiotics
he also prescribed phenazopridine
I am experience no pain and no urgency that I had last week
I have not taken it yet..just go it filled.
I have been waiting forever for an answer..is this a scam
I have an UTI. I was prescribed Ciprofloxacin. I have taken only 2 dosages. Prior to this med, I was on another antibiotic I forget the name, however, I became so sick my Dr. took me off it. Something with Sulfa...
I discovered the UTI last Sun ad have been treated since in the hospital due to the side effect I experienced. I am home now and worried. I am not use to being sick. I take Ambien at night, and was told by the pharmacist not to while taking the Cipro. I have a prescription for Lorazapam. 0.5 mg.
I a 70. Never had a UTI in my life.
What do you think..Lorazapam to relax and sleep tonight so I am not obesssing about this?
Thank you
I took the Cipro with Activia Probiotics
he also prescribed phenazopridine
I am experience no pain and no urgency that I had last week
I have not taken it yet..just go it filled.
I have been waiting forever for an answer..is this a scam
Brief Answer:
Can take Lorazepam to get some sleep&peace of mind....
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I have just received your query and I'm here to help.
The very first thing you should do is to relax and not to get worried unnecessarily.
1. UTI (urinary tract infection) is commonly happening in women, especially at your age. There are some risking factors like problems not being able to empty the bladder completely; bowel issues (like incontinence); if you have other chronic illness especially if related to diabetes? less water consumption? etc.
Although you might not have experienced any UTI in your life, having it now does not mean anything to get you worried at this point.
It can be easily treated with antibiotics.
2. The use of antibiotics is often associated with some side effects which can be more visible to some patients more than in others.
If you experience side effects like GI problems (diarrhea, gas, etc.); then, Activia probiotics are excellent choice to help.
Furthermore, Candida can get overgrowth; a stool testing for candida can determine it. Treatment is through oral antifungals like nystatin or miconazole, fluconazole, etc.
3. So far, no real interaction between Cipro and ambien is found. However, in some studies, Cipro use can increase plasma concentration of ambien (zolpidem), increasing its effect. You can cut the dosage of ambien and everything would be ok.
4. If you have Lorazepam, it's ok if you use to get more sleep, thus, you'll be more relaxed and less stressed about your current health problems.
Hope it answered to your queries.
Let me know if I can be of further help.
Dr.Albana
Can take Lorazepam to get some sleep&peace of mind....
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I have just received your query and I'm here to help.
The very first thing you should do is to relax and not to get worried unnecessarily.
1. UTI (urinary tract infection) is commonly happening in women, especially at your age. There are some risking factors like problems not being able to empty the bladder completely; bowel issues (like incontinence); if you have other chronic illness especially if related to diabetes? less water consumption? etc.
Although you might not have experienced any UTI in your life, having it now does not mean anything to get you worried at this point.
It can be easily treated with antibiotics.
2. The use of antibiotics is often associated with some side effects which can be more visible to some patients more than in others.
If you experience side effects like GI problems (diarrhea, gas, etc.); then, Activia probiotics are excellent choice to help.
Furthermore, Candida can get overgrowth; a stool testing for candida can determine it. Treatment is through oral antifungals like nystatin or miconazole, fluconazole, etc.
3. So far, no real interaction between Cipro and ambien is found. However, in some studies, Cipro use can increase plasma concentration of ambien (zolpidem), increasing its effect. You can cut the dosage of ambien and everything would be ok.
4. If you have Lorazepam, it's ok if you use to get more sleep, thus, you'll be more relaxed and less stressed about your current health problems.
Hope it answered to your queries.
Let me know if I can be of further help.
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Most welcome....
Detailed Answer:
You're most welcome.
If you do not have any other question, please close this discussion and don't forget to rate the answer if you're satisfied with it.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Most welcome....
Detailed Answer:
You're most welcome.
If you do not have any other question, please close this discussion and don't forget to rate the answer if you're satisfied with it.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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