“Why would a Dr take me off Ativan and give me Valium?”
I want to know why would a Dr take me off Ativan and give me Valium?
Female | 65 years old
Complaint duration: 09/02/2
Medications: ultraset,
2 Answers
It’s difficult for me to answer this question without knowing what you were originally taking the Ativan for. Both are used for as needed panic/anxiety attacks, or for sleep. Valium has a much longer half life than Ativan and is typically less preferred than Ativan in the Over-65 patient population. I would definitely recommend a discussion with your physician about this medication change.
Different reasons. Best to just ask your doctor directly. He knows your medical record and I don't.
