Interactions
Tavor should not be taken together with other medications that also have a dampening effect. Examples include neuroleptics, antidepressants, sleeping pills or beta-blockers, as these can increase the effect of Tavor. Likewise it should not be taken parallel with alcohol, since it can lead also here to an effect reinforcement.
If Tavor is taken at the same time as a so-called neuroleptic, a medication used to treat schizophrenia, it can lead to increased salivation, a strong dampening of the flow of saliva and disturbances in the coordination of movements. Side effects can occur especially at the beginning of therapy with Tavor® or if the dosage is too high. The most common side effects are general symptoms such as fatigue, exhaustion, dizziness or even muscular weakness.
A feeling of dizziness may also occur. Occasional side effects of Tavor® are nausea, changes in sexual desire and potency. Hypersensitivity reactions and a slight drop in blood pressure may also occur.
Occasionally, taking Tavor® may cause vision problems, headaches or prolonged reactions. After just a few days of taking Tavor® every day, withdrawal symptoms can occur after suddenly stopping the medication. These withdrawal symptoms include sleep disturbances or increased dreaming.
Anxiety and agitation, which were initially treated with Tavor®, can also increase significantly again. The physician calls this phenomenon Rebound effect. There is a multiplicity of further symptoms, which can occur after setting off.
For this symptoms count such as headache, confusion, irritability or sweating. The danger of an incipient withdrawal symptomatology increases with the duration of intake and the amount of the dosage. Lorazepam therefore has a much higher potential for abuse than other drugs.
Persons who have a history of substance abuse are particularly at risk. In the case of an overdose of Lorazepam, one should always think of so-called mixed intoxications with other drugs that were taken with the intention of killing oneself. Overdose manifests itself by increased confusion and drowsiness, drop in blood pressure, significantly increased fatigue and drowsiness.
In the context of an overdose, the inhibition of the respiratory drive becomes dangerous. Severe cases of overdose can be treated with the benzodiazepine antagonist flumazenil. It is important to constantly monitor the so-called vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and respiration. All topics about medication under: Drugs A-Z
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