Ativan and Burkitt lymphoma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Burkitt lymphoma is reported as a side effect among people who take Ativan (lorazepam), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Lasix, and have Aseptic necrosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Burkitt lymphoma 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 Burkitt lymphoma?

Burkitt lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system) is found to be associated with 373 drugs and 812 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Burkitt lymphoma.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

74,376 people reported to have side effects when taking Ativan.
Among them, 16 people (0.02%) have Burkitt lymphoma.

Among these 16 people:

What is the gender of people who have Burkitt lymphoma when taking Ativan? *

female: 81.25 %
male: 18.75 %

What is the age of people who have Burkitt lymphoma when taking Ativan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ativan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Burkitt lymphoma? *

Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 10 people, 62.50%
Tricuspid Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 10 people, 62.50%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 10 people, 62.50%
High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 62.50%
Confusional State: 10 people, 62.50%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 62.50%
Weakness: 10 people, 62.50%
Type 2 Diabetes: 10 people, 62.50%
Itching: 9 people, 56.25%
Jaw Disorder (jaw disease): 9 people, 56.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 9 people, 56.25%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 9 people, 56.25%
Aseptic Necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply): 9 people, 56.25%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 18.75%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 12.50%
Pain: 2 people, 12.50%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 12.50%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 6.25%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 6.25%
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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