Efudex and Ativan drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Efudex (fluorouracil) and Ativan (lorazepam). Common drug interactions include abdominal pain among females and asthenia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Efudex and Ativan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 55 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Efudex?

Efudex has active ingredients of fluorouracil. It is often used in actinic keratosis. eHealthMe is studying from 1,391 Efudex users. Check the latest studies of Efudex.

What is Ativan?

Ativan has active ingredients of lorazepam. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 78,506 Ativan users. Check the latest studies of Ativan.

On Jul, 06, 2026

55 people who take Efudex and Ativan together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Efudex and Ativan, by gender? *:

female:

Abdominal pain
Arthralgia (joint pain)
Asthenia (weakness)
Blood glucose increased
Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Hair disorder
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Osteonecrosis of jaw (death of bone of jaw)
Pain in jaw

male:

Asthenia (weakness)
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Alcohol abuse
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Apnoea (suspension of external breathing)
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
Arthralgia (joint pain)
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
Atrial flutter (an abnormal heart rhythm that occurs in the atria of the heart)
Atrial tachycardia (rhythm disturbance that arises in the atria)

What are the common drug interactions of Efudex and Ativan, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach)

40-49:

Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
Hair colour changes
Hair disorder
Abdominal pain
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
Asthenia (weakness)
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
Blood bilirubin increased

50-59:

Abdominal pain
Asthenia (weakness)
Bone disorder
Breast pain
Dyspepsia (indigestion)
Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Haemangioma (noncancerous, abnormally dense collections of dilated small blood vessels that may occur in the skin or internal organs)
Hepatic cyst
Hypersensitivity

60+:

Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome (hand-foot syndrome)
Asthenia (weakness)
Heart rate increased
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
Seborrhoeic keratosis (noncancerous (benign) skin growths that some people develop as they age. they often appear on the back or chest)
Hospitalisation
Alcohol abuse
Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 8 people, 14.55%
Breast Cancer Female: 7 people, 12.73%
Constipation: 6 people, 10.91%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 9.09%
Pain: 4 people, 7.27%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 4 people, 7.27%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 3 people, 5.45%
Enlarged Prostate: 3 people, 5.45%
Back Pain: 3 people, 5.45%
Bone Disorder: 3 people, 5.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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