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Is It Safe To Take Ativan For Anxiety And Panic Attacks?

hi my daughter is and has been suffering from anxity and panic attacks now for 4 days it is coming in wave crying episodes and points where she feels like she cant breathe...however I was wondering if giving her Ativan is safe of a low dose of 1mg...she is 14yrs old..will this be safe?
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Ativan is a safe benzodiazepine, but better to give it on sos basis to avoid dependence. If she has repeated attacks of anxiety, that she needs a antidepressant. You should consult a psychiatrist in her case for proper management.

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Is It Safe To Take Ativan For Anxiety And Panic Attacks?

HI Thanks for using healthcare magic Ativan is a safe benzodiazepine, but better to give it on sos basis to avoid dependence. If she has repeated attacks of anxiety, that she needs a antidepressant. You should consult a psychiatrist in her case for proper management. Thanks