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Does Ativan help with muscle tension?

Joe Ford

Does Ativan help with muscle tension?

Baclofen and Ativan (lorazepam) are muscle relaxants used for treating spasm of skeletal muscles. A difference is baclofen is also used to treat muscle clonus, rigidity, and pain caused by multiple sclerosis.

Do antacids interfere with Ativan?

Antacids (such as Maalox®, Mylanta®, Tums®), reduces the absorption and effectiveness of lorazepam (Ativan®) or diazepam (Valium®) if taken within 3 hours of taking lorazepam (Ativan®) or diazepam (Valium®).

Can you drink coffee with Ativan?

Other interactions Try not to drink caffeine drinks (like coffee, cola or energy drinks) while you are taking lorazepam. Caffeine can cause anxiety and sleep loss – stopping these drinks might help to improve your symptoms.

How fast does IM Ativan work?

An injection of Ativan begins to have effects in 15 to 30 minutes, and it lasts for 12 to 24 hours.

What drugs interact with azithromycin?

Other drugs that may interact with azithromycin include:

  • digoxin, a heart medication.
  • colchicine, a gout medication.
  • phenytoin, a seizure medication.
  • antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum.

Who should not take azithromycin?

Who should not take AZITHROMYCIN?

  • diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
  • low amount of magnesium in the blood.
  • low amount of potassium in the blood.
  • myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder.
  • hearing loss.
  • torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm.
  • slow heartbeat.

What are the side effects of azithromycin 500 mg tablet?

Common side effects of Zithromax include:

  • diarrhea or loose stools,
  • nausea,
  • abdominal pain,
  • stomach upset,
  • vomiting,
  • constipation,
  • dizziness,
  • tiredness,

Is azithromycin good for sinus infection?

However, azithromycin is not likely a good choice in sinusitis because symptoms may improve only because of the anti-inflammatory efficacy of the agent and because it has poor efficacy against S pneumoniae and H influenzae.

How fast does azithromycin work for sinus infections?

For this reason, a course of azithromycin should be completed in 3 days or less for sinusitis (as in a Zithromax Tri-Pak), and should not be spread out over 5 days (as in a Zithromax Z-Pak). Azithromycin induces antibiotic resistance to itself quickly if prescribed in doses that are too low to kill the bacteria.