Seizure is a recognized complication of high-dose busulfan (BU) therapy and phenytoin (DPH) is widely used as prophylaxis. A number of adverse effects have been associated with DPH and it may also ...

Teen ED visits: 1 in 10 due to opioid, sedative abuse IV benzodiazepine is the preferred treatment for prolonged epileptic seizures in the ED, but it can be difficult for first responders to ...

Although some studies have suggested that the drug lorazepam may be more effective or safer than the drug diazepam in treating a type of epileptic seizures among children, a randomized trial finds ...

Ativan, also known by its generic name lorazepam, is a prescription medication commonly used to treat anxiety disorder, insomnia, and seizures. If you or a family member has been prescribed Ativan or ...

Researchers comparing two drugs used to treat epileptic seizures in children -- lorazepam (Ativan) and diazepam (Valium) -- found no difference between them in safety or effectiveness. Although ...

A significant number of hospitals have expressed concerns that disruptions in the supply of Ativan, an essential medication ...

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD Key Takeaways Xanax works faster than Ativan, but it doesn't last as long.

Several pediatric hospitals in South Korea have reported a shortage of Ativan injections, a critical emergency drug used to ...