Ativan
Hi Dr Amy,
I recently went to the ER because I had a severe headache that was persistant for 3 days. They treated me by giving me a pain medication called Dilaudid IV. Upon discharge the ER doctor prescribed me Ativan for muscle spasms.
My mother told me that Ativan was more for depression and anxiety. I have no history of either of those. The medication is a pregnancy class D. What does that mean? My husband and I are TTC and I am scared that taking this medicine (for a short period of time) may affect our TTC. I have since discontined use of this medication until I speak to my primary physican but what are you thoughts on Ativan. Thanks in advance.
F
Dear F,
Ativan is related to valium. It can be used as an anti-anxiety medication and as a muscle relaxant. It is not an antidepressant.
Category D drugs are known to be harmful in pregnancy, so you should not take it if you are trying to conceive. Ask your doctor if there is a better alternative for you.
Sincerely,
Amy
I recently went to the ER because I had a severe headache that was persistant for 3 days. They treated me by giving me a pain medication called Dilaudid IV. Upon discharge the ER doctor prescribed me Ativan for muscle spasms.
My mother told me that Ativan was more for depression and anxiety. I have no history of either of those. The medication is a pregnancy class D. What does that mean? My husband and I are TTC and I am scared that taking this medicine (for a short period of time) may affect our TTC. I have since discontined use of this medication until I speak to my primary physican but what are you thoughts on Ativan. Thanks in advance.
F
Dear F,
Ativan is related to valium. It can be used as an anti-anxiety medication and as a muscle relaxant. It is not an antidepressant.
Category D drugs are known to be harmful in pregnancy, so you should not take it if you are trying to conceive. Ask your doctor if there is a better alternative for you.
Sincerely,
Amy
posted by Amy Tuteur, MD at 9:18 PM
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