Ativan and Atrioventricular block complete - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Atrioventricular block complete is reported as a side effect among people who take Ativan (lorazepam), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Atrioventricular block complete when taking Ativan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 74,376 people who have side effects when taking Ativan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Atrioventricular block complete?

Atrioventricular block complete (heart block complete) is found to be associated with 672 drugs and 949 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Atrioventricular block complete.

On Jul, 14, 2026

74,376 people reported to have side effects when taking Ativan.
Among them, 49 people (0.07%) have Atrioventricular block complete.

Could Ativan cause Atrioventricular block complete?

Among these 49 people:

How long have people been on Ativan when they have Atrioventricular block complete? *

What is the gender of people who have Atrioventricular block complete when taking Ativan? *

female: 65.31 %
male: 34.69 %

What is the age of people who have Atrioventricular block complete when taking Ativan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ativan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Atrioventricular block complete? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 19 people, 38.78%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 18 people, 36.73%
Acute Kidney Failure: 16 people, 32.65%
Cardiac Arrest: 13 people, 26.53%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 12 people, 24.49%
Dizziness: 12 people, 24.49%
Injury: 12 people, 24.49%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 24.49%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 12 people, 24.49%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 11 people, 22.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 11 people, 22.45%
Pain: 4 people, 8.16%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 6.12%
Diabetic Retinal Oedema (excessive build-up of fluid in the retina due to diabetes): 3 people, 6.12%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 6.12%
Indigestion: 3 people, 6.12%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 4.08%
Fluid Overload (too much fluid in the blood): 2 people, 4.08%
Fever: 2 people, 4.08%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 2 people, 4.08%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Min IS, Lee JY, Jung TS, Kang NK, Park BB, Kim BK, "Development of a Complete Atrioventricular Block Associated with Intake of Evening Primrose Oil", The Korean Journal of Medicine, 2016 May .
Biswal S, "Complete heart block in a neutropenic patient with aspergillosis: An unusual adverse effect of caspofungins", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2012 Jan .
Min IS, Lee JY, Jung TS, Kang NK, Park BB, Kim BK, "Development of a Complete Atrioventricular Block Associated with Intake of Evening Primrose Oil", The Korean Journal of Medicine, 2016 May .
Biswal S, "Complete heart block in a neutropenic patient with aspergillosis: An unusual adverse effect of caspofungins", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2012 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lorazepam (the active ingredients of Ativan) and Ativan (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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