Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and beginning April 20th, 2021 (Eastern Time) the Yahoo Answers website will be in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.

i am16 weeks pregnant and i have been prescibed 1mg ativan by a er doctor.?

i have taken 5 over two weeks and i have learned they are catogory d drug. i still feel the need to take them on certain days and i was wondering if anyone has taken them? has anyone had a problem with your baby stemming from ativan use? how bad is this drug to take in reality? thank you

2 Answers

Relevance
  • CH
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Discontinue them immediately and ask your OB/GYN about your concerns. It is not considered safe during pregnancy.

    http://anxiety.emedtv.com/ativan/ativan-and-pregna...

    If the issue is stress and panic attacks, try some alternate ways to reduce stress.

    Sorry to be the bearer of news that might make you more anxious.

  • 5 years ago

    In circumstances like this it extremely is ok to take a greater advantageous drug. 5 mg is an exceptionally small dose! i'm 11 weeks and could be having surgical operation, so there are issues which may be carried out whilst pregnant. scientific medical doctors go with to place them off in the event that they could, yet once you will possibly go with to be taken care of, then you definately might go with to be taken care of. My surgical operation is extremely minor, besides the undeniable fact that it extremely is nonetheless invasive and could require anesthetic besides the reality that. i'm confident i ought to have something for discomfort after wards as nicely. reliable success with the hip and additionally you're able to desire to be ok. (I popped my shoulder out of joint some weeks in the past too and understand the discomfort!)

Still have questions? Get your answers by asking now.