Store Ativan at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

They can add to sleepiness caused by this medication. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Before taking Ativan, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:* glaucoma; * asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or other breathing problems; * kidney or liver disease; * a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior; or * a history of drug or alcohol addiction. C. Amnesic effects cannot be estimated from the degree of sedation present, since the two effects are unrelated. The drug was developed by President of Research, D. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these other medicines. Wyeth's original patent on lorazepam is expired in the United States but the drug continues to be commercially viable. J. * Drug and alcohol dependence – There is an increased risk of abuse of lorazepam.