Ativan, which is the brand name of the generic drug, Lorazepam (also sold as Temesta), is prescribed for a number of reasons, but most commonly for anxiety disorders and insomnia. Despite the fact that it has been prescribed to hundreds of thousands of people, Ativan has serious and dangerous side effects that can result in injury, trauma, or even death.

This drug can result in a serious addiction for its users and abrupt discontinuation can lead to withdrawal symptoms. There is also some concern that the ingredients in the drug can lead the user to have suicidal thoughts. Other serious side effects include hallucinations, memory loss, tremors, and seizures. One of the most severe problems with Ativan is the risk to unborn children whose mothers take the drug. An unborn child exposed to Ativan can develop a form of hypotonia and can also become addicted to the medication, leading to withdrawal symptoms once the baby is born.

If you are currently on Ativan and are worried about the side effects, you need to speak with doctor about getting off of the medication. Patients who attempt to quit the drug without help experience dangerous withdrawal symptoms, so you need to slowly decrease the use of the medication with the aid of your doctor. Additionally, if you experience any of the side effects listed above or strange symptoms while on Ativan, speak with your doctor at once.

If you have taken Ativan in the past and it caused negative side effects that your doctor attributed to the drug, you may want to contact an attorney. An attorney can aid you in deciding whether or not to sue the drug manufacturing company that distributes Ativan to recover money for damages that you suffered as a result of taking Ativan. You may be entitled to recover money for medical bills, lost wages as a result of missing a work due to illness or other side effects, and even pain and suffering. Ativan was supposed to help your anxiety and instead it harmed you. Someone needs to be held accountable.

You should find a reputable personal injury attorney with experience in cases against drug manufacturers. Contacting an attorney is an easy and simple step, and often you can get a consultation for free. During this consultation, the attorney will ask questions regarding your health, how long you were on the medication, and what kind of side effects you experienced. Through their research and investigation, the attorney and his or her staff will be able to advise you as to what level of recovery you may be entitled to. After this consultation, the lawyer will let you know how good of a case you have and whether or not they are willing to represent you.

If you are afraid that you do not have enough money to pay for a good attorney, keep in mind that most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you do not pay any costs up front, and instead, the attorney takes a percentage of the amount you recover from a settlement with the drug manufacturer or after a trial. The standard percentage is 30% of whatever amount you recover.

You have nothing to lose, so you should contact an attorney to discuss your reactions to Ativan. Speak to a lawyer about getting the justice and the money that you deserve for your injuries. You owe it to yourself, your family, and the countless other people out there who have also been harmed by Ativan. The drug was supposed to help you with your anxiety symptoms or insomnia and yet it made things worse for you. You should not stand by and let the drug manufacturer get away with that. Call an attorney today.