Your health: Salsalate may help control blood-sugar levels (20) Nov 23, 2009
Physicians used to rely on a category of medications called benzodiazepines, which includes drugs like Ativan (lorazepam), Valium (diazepam) and Xanax (alprazolam). These medications can help reduce anxiety, but they also can be habit-forming. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
The Depressed Are More Apt to Get Opioids for Pain Nov 20, 2009
The researchers also found that depressed individuals were more likely to be prescribed longer-acting drugs, and more likely to also have been taking sedative-hypnotics (sleeping pills and tranquilizers like Valium and Ativan). Combining sedative-hypnotics with opioids, especially if they are used along with alcohol or other sedatives, increases the risk of overdose, Braden and her team note. (MEDLINEplus)
HINGHAM POLICE: Arrest following hit and run crash Nov 13, 2009
Based on his performance on field sobriety tests and other observations, Burden was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of drugs, leaving the scene after causing property damage, operating to endanger, operating a motor vehicle without being licensed, failure to use care when stopping, marked lanes violation, and possession of Class C drugs (Xanax and Ativan, which he had on him, police said). Police said Burden told police he was driving down JC Highway looking for a dog... (Hingham Journal, MA)
Brookline crime watch: Oct. 26-Nov. 2 Nov 4, 2009
Serena Leigh Akerley, 31, of 77 Lowell St., Lynn, was arrested at 12:44 a.m., at 306 Washington St., and charged on warrants for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, destruction of property over $250 and threats to commit a crime, a default warrant for failure to attend jury duty and possession of a class E drug (Ativan). Officer John Jennings made the arrest. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Pharmacist refused to provide drugs for Smith Oct 23, 2009
Prosecutors displayed an enlarged, hand-written letter sent by Eroshevich to Kapoor introducing herself and asking him for the six medications: Dilaudid, Lorazapam (also known as Ativan), Soma, Dalmane, Prexige and methodone. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- News)
NYT: Has MTV Gone Too Far this time? Oct 21, 2009
The toxicology report said Mr. Goldstein had ingested OxyContin, Hydrocodone or Vicodin, Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Benadryl and Levamisole. The reality show built around this celebrity recovering addict, setting an example for others of how to pull their lives together, had been scheduled to premiere less than six weeks later, Oct. 5. (MSNBC -- News)
Public records for Oct. 16, 2009 Oct 17, 2009
Darcy Elizabeth Watson, 45, Daytona Beach, battery domestic of a disabled person; Kim K. Mills, 51, Ormond Beach, burglary of a dwelling; Gabriell Justiniano, 25, Deltona, violation of probation; Laura E. Figueroa, 30, Orange City, conspiracy to traffic cocaine; Faith Lattimer, 50, Miami, violation of probation; Annette Kirkhuff, 37, Port Orange, unemployment fraud; Gina B. Potter, 45, Deltona, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon (2); Courtney Michell Rickman, 24, DeLand, solicitation to... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Sexual assault detailed in murder trial Oct 3, 2009
To try to calm him, Shipkey said he administered the anxiety drugs Haldol and two doses of Ativan, which he described as a souped up Valium. I don t recall that I ve ever had to give anybody two doses of Ativan, he said. (Odessa American, TX)
Rather suit dismissed Sep 30, 2009
The toxicology report showed the 36-year-old, who died Aug. 28, had in his system cocaine, OxyContin, Hydrocodone or Vicodin, antianxiety drugs Xanax and Ativan, Klonopin, which also controls anger, Benadryl, and Levamisole, a drug apparently used to cut cocaine. Actors marry Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy are married. (Boston Globe)
Drug overdose killed DJ AM, official says Sep 30, 2009
The medical examiner said Goldstein, a self-described crack cocaine addict, died from an accidental overdose due to the combined effects of cocaine, Oxycodone, Vicodin, Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax, Benadryl and Levamisole, a drug used to cut cocaine. The 36-year-old DJ and entrepreneur had 11 years of sobriety before his death. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Charge alleges dad 'incapable of driving safely' Sep 2, 2009
One of the aggravated DUI charges against Shackles accuses him of being under the influence of alcohol, marijuana and the anxiety medication Ativan at the time of the accident. The charge alleges he was incapable of driving safely because of his condition and the offense can result in a prison sentence of three to 14 years if there s a conviction. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Jackson's death probe takes an official turn Aug 31, 2009
The coroner's report, parts of which were released Friday, said other sedatives contributed to the death, including lorazepam, sold under the brand name Ativan. Other drugs detected in the singer's body were midazolam, diazepam, lidocaine and ephedrine. (USA Today -- Life)
Six month investigation leads to arrest of three Waynoka residents Aug 30, 2009
Joy Gail Russell was charged with committing the crime of unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance (19 tablets of Codeine), Pseudoephedrine (151 tablets), four tablets of Butalbital (Fioricet), and six tablets of Lorazepam (Ativan) on or about January 10, 2009 for which she had no prescription. Russell was further charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled dangerous substance on or about May 22, 2009 when she knowingly distributed methadone to a confidential informant at... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
AG Opens Independent Jackson Investigation Aug 30, 2009
The Los Angeles County coroner's office determined the cause of death was "acute propofol intoxication." Other sedatives contributed to the death, most notably lorazepam, sold under the brand name Ativan. Additional drugs detected in Jackson's system were midazolam, diazepam, lidocaine and ephedrine. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Jackson death homicide: Coroner Aug 29, 2009
Lorazepam, another sedative sold under the brand name Ativan, contributed to the death. Additional drugs detected in Jackson's system were the sedatives midazolam and diazepam, the painkiller lidocaine and the stimulant ephedrine. (India Times, India)
AP News in Brief Aug 29, 2009
The Los Angeles County coroner's office determined the cause of death was "acute propofol intoxication." Lorazepam, another sedative sold under the brand name Ativan, contributed to the death. CONTINUED 1. (NJ.com -- News)
Waismann Method Offers Safe Treatment for Dependency to Benzodiazepines Aug 29, 2009
Leader in Opiate Detoxification Experienced in Treating Patients with Dependencies to Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin and Valium; Provides Insight into the Effects of Misuse and Withdrawal ... Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Waismann Method, a pioneering medical opiate detoxification procedure, offers one of the most advanced medical procedures worldwide with the medical expertise and advanced technology to treat dependencies to Benzodiazepines, including Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin and Valium. (PR Newswire)
Experts: Drugs that killed Jackson for clinical use Aug 29, 2009
Detective Orlando Martinez of the Los Angeles Police Department detailed what Murray told detectives he gave Jackson on the final day of his life, which included the sedative Valium (diazepam), the anti-anxiety drug Ativan (lorazepam), the sedative Versed (midazolam), and 25 mg of propofol. All of these drugs must have accumulated in his system during this time, said Lois Parker, senior pharmacist at Massachusetts General Hospital. (CNN -- Health)
Anxious? Time to turn on the light Aug 27, 2009
Medication -- various antidepressants such as Prozac and Ativan -- will not cure anxiety disorders but it can keep the symptoms under control while the person receives therapy, Hey said. And therapy is the key. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
His final hours Aug 27, 2009
That mixture involved propofol, the anti-anxiety drug lorazepam (known by its brand name, Ativan) and midazolam (known as Versed). It succeeded in helping Jackson to sleep for that night and the next, Murray said. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Michael Jackson's Final Hours: A Timeline Aug 26, 2009
" The coroner's office has completed its investigation, but put the final results on pending the completion of the official police investigation into the 50-year-old singer's death. Based on the affidavit, the following is a rough timeline of Jackson's final days: June 22: Two days prior to his death, Murray attempted to wean Jackson from propofol by giving him a lower, 25 milligram dosage, along with anti-anxiety drug Ativan (lorazepam) and the sedative Versed (midazolam), which successfully... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Coroner: Jackson overdosed on propofol Aug 26, 2009
Documents: Doctor gave Valium, Ativan, Versed before propofol ... On June 22 Murray said he gave Jackson a cocktail of drugs similar to what he gave him on the day he died, June 25 -- propofol, Ativan and Versed, which helped the star fall asleep, according to the documents ... On June 23 he gave Jackson only the Ativan and Versed, which helped him sleep. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Click to read:Official: Jackson's Death Ruled a Homicide Aug 25, 2009
Murray told LAFD paramedics he had given Jackson Lorazepam before he stopped breathing - 2 doses of 2 mg during the night Search of residence found the following bottles of meds prescribed by Murray: diazepam (valium), tamsulosin (flomax), lorazepam (ativan) and temazepam (restoril) Also from Dr Metzger clonazepam (klonopin) and trazonone (desyrl) And tizanidine (zaanaflex) by Dr. Klein Murray gave Jackson an intravenous drip every night to help him sleep of Propofol diluted with... (CBS News)
L.A. coroner's preliminary finding: Michael Jackson had overdosed on propofol Aug 25, 2009
-- At about 2 a.m., he injected Jackson with 2 mg of the anti-anxiety drug Ativan ... -- At about 5 a.m., he administered another 2 mg of Ativan. (FOX19.com, OH)
Jackson probe deepens with anesthetic/sedative reports Aug 25, 2009
Murray put 2mg of Lorazepam (Ativan) in the singer's IV. ... Murray once again put 2mg of Lorazepam (Ativan) in the singer's IV.. (USA Today -- Life)
Coroner: Jacksons death a homicide Aug 25, 2009
2 a.m. 2 milligrams of the sedative lorazepam (brand name Ativan) given intravenously. 3 a.m. 2 milligrams of the sedative midazolam (brand name Versed) given intravenously. (MSNBC -- News)
Michael Jackson's Body Had Lethal Levels Of Propofol: Court Documents Aug 25, 2009
" The warrant revealed that Jackson's personal physician, cardiologist told Los Angeles Police Department detectives that he had been treating Jackson for insomnia for six weeks and that he'd been giving the 50-year-old singer 50 milligrams of propofol (also known as Diprivan) every night, using an IV. The doctor who is reportedly at the center of a by the Los Angeles police also told investigators that he was afraid Jackson was developing an addiction to the drug and that he was trying to wean... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Iraq vet charged with attempted murder Aug 9, 2009
Delgado, who was taking the anti-anxiety drug Ativan, "believes that he got suicidal while intoxicated, got a weapon to kill himself, his wife wrestled with him through this, called the police, and with her visible injuries, he was taken into custody for assault and attempted murder," the medical records say. "He has limited recall of these events," the records say. (CNN -- US)
Former East Hartford School Board Member Arrested Again Aug 7, 2009
Police were there because Pawlowski had reportedly overdosed on the anti-anxiety drug Ativan. Police said they were told he took 20 pills. (FOX61, CT)
Confused driver 'only had one beer' (19) Aug 4, 2009
They were identified as Ativan, a Schedule IV Controlled Substance and a commonly abused and very addictive sedative and central nervous system depressant. The driver was charged with DUI, possession of a narcotic controlled substance and violation of probation. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
• Patient accused of passing drug at Canyon View Jul 3, 2009
Then, McLean, of Gooding, allegedly gave some of her prescription for Ativan - used to treat anxiety disorders - to at least one other patient, Jeremy Brown. Court records show Brown allegedly told authorities that McLean "walked up to him, handed him half a pill, and he took it.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Stanford pleads not guilty Jun 28, 2009
The 59-year-old billionaire jet-setter who according to his attorney has turned in recent weeks to alcohol and now the anti-anxiety drug Ativan to cope with depression had been in federal custody since June 18 after surrendering to authorities in Virginia. Last week, a grand jury indicted Stanford on 21 counts of conspiracy, fraud and obstruction of justice involving his now bankrupt Houston-based financial empire. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Michael Jackson Joins Tragic List of Accidental Celebrity Deaths Caused by Prescription Drugs, Says eDrugSearch.com Jun 27, 2009
ANNA NICOLE SMITH. Smith's death in 2007 was ruled an accidental drug overdose of the sedative chloral hydrate combined with other prescription drugs in her system, specifically Klonopin, Ativan, Serax and Valium. She has also ingested Benadryl and Topamax, which contributed to the sedative effect of the other drugs. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
MYSTERY: WHAT KILLED MICHAEL JACKSON? Jun 26, 2009
He also was said at this time to have been dependent on the anti-anxiety medications Valium, Xanax and Ativan, and entered rehab. Many Jackson observers think he did not fully recover from these dependencies. (The Drudge Report)
Allen Stanford Pleads Not Guilty in Fraud Case Jun 26, 2009
Stanford is taking the anti-anxiety drug Ativan after initially turning to alcohol to deal with the stress of the case, DeGuerin said in a filing. Professional golfer Vijay Singh had offered to cosign Stanford's bail bond but the court rejected the offer because Singh is not a U.S. citizen, DeGuerin said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Tai chi can help reduce fall risk Jun 5, 2009
A study by A. John Campbell and others from Dunedin and Seattle got about half of 93 folks age 65 and older and taking pills for anxiety, sleep, or depression, like Valium, Ativan (lorazepam) and alprazolam, to reduce their dose gradually to 80 percent of the original dose after two weeks, 60 percent after five weeks, 40 percent after eight weeks, 20 percent after 11 weeks and zero by week 14. After 44 weeks, 17 folks in this group had fallen versus 40 in those who kept on taking their pills. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hearing Begins For Air Force Nurse Accused In Texas Patient Deaths May 28, 2009
Doctors said Wednesday some of the charts show drugs were administered in doses that are usually fatal, including the painkiller morphine and the anti-anxiety medication Ativan. Fontana hasn't commented since being charged in March. (KWTX.com, TX)
Seniors Should Watch For Drug Interactions When Taking Multiple Medications May 12, 2009
Medications in the valium family such as Ativan, Atarax, Restoril, Halcion and some of the sleeping pills like Ambien and Lunesta have a negative effect on people who are concerned about memory problems. These medications can prevent you from being able to form new memories and so even in small doses, particularly in older adults, they can make memory problems worse, Remington says. (Science Daily)
Overview of Seizures May 10, 2009
The latter is achieved with medications, which include but are not limited to lorazepam (Ativan), phenytoin (Dilantin), valproic acid (Depakote), and topiramate (Topamax). Such drugs are given immediately to abort the process and in the long term to prevent another seizure. (Suite101.com)
ST. CHARLES POLICE REPORT Apr 30, 2009
Joseph Morgan, 27, 716 Kent Ave., Metairie, possession of schedule I CDS (marijuana), possession of schedule IV CDS (ativan), traffic violations. Gregory J. Mott, 28, 140 Kinler Road, Des Allemands, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession of marijuana, resisting an officer by flight. (L Observateur, LA)
Does Atlanta airport need fixing? Mar 20, 2009
Speaking of flying, has anyone ever taken Ativan for anxiety. I hate flying and I usually take Valium but my new doc prescribed Ativan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
FOX 411: Smith's Creepy Doc: Revealed Here First Mar 13, 2009
It included: four bottles of 2 mg Dilaudid; 2 milliliter bottles of Lorazepam (Ativan); two bottles of 350 mg Soma, a total of 180 tablets; one bottle each of 30 mg Dalmane and 400 mg Prexige, the latter a British drug; and one bottle of methadone, 300 5mg tablets. All of them are classified as different types of painkillers. (Fox News)
