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Is Restidol Advisable Over Ativan For A Cardiac Patient?
I have been a heart patient for 13 yrs. Triple by-pass, aorta dissection repair. CHF and COPD. 9 stents. I was put on Ativan 1mg ( 1/2 am , 1/2 @ noon , 1 @BT) I do not need them during the day and they have not been helping at night for months and month. I spent 4 days last week in hospital with blocked arteries and received two stents. They gave me restidol at night. I went to sleep quickly and woke up feeling rested and no drowsiness. Should I talk to Dr. about coming off Ativan and replace with restidol.
Thu, 11 Oct 2018
Hi,
As per my clinical experience, the current presentation suggests Restidol can be taken over Ativan for a cardiac patient, but simultaneous intake is not advisable due to additive CNS suppression.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, the current presentation suggests Restidol can be taken over Ativan for a cardiac patient, but simultaneous intake is not advisable due to additive CNS suppression.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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