Ativan and Disturbance in social behavior - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Disturbance in social behavior is reported as a side effect among people who take Ativan (lorazepam), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Prozac, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Disturbance in social behavior 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 78,505 Ativan users. Check the latest studies of Ativan.

What is Disturbance in social behavior?

Disturbance in social behavior is found to be associated with 211 drugs and 316 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Disturbance in social behavior.

On Feb, 02, 2026

74,376 people reported to have side effects when taking Ativan.
Among them, 15 people (0.02%) have Disturbance in social behavior.

Could Ativan cause Disturbance in social behavior?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Ativan when they have Disturbance in social behavior? *

What is the gender of people who have Disturbance in social behavior when taking Ativan? *

female: 26.67 %
male: 73.33 %

What is the age of people who have Disturbance in social behavior when taking Ativan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ativan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Disturbance in social behavior? *

Drowsiness: 5 people, 33.33%
Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur): 5 people, 33.33%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 33.33%
Gait Disturbance: 5 people, 33.33%
Psychiatric Symptom: 4 people, 26.67%
Feeling Of Despair: 4 people, 26.67%
Pathological Gambling: 4 people, 26.67%
Partner Stress: 4 people, 26.67%
Panic Disorder: 4 people, 26.67%
Pain: 4 people, 26.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Parkinson's Disease: 4 people, 26.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 26.67%
Compulsions (performing an act persistently and repetitively): 4 people, 26.67%
Depression: 4 people, 26.67%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 20.00%
Dementia (madness): 2 people, 13.33%
Weight Increased: 1 person, 6.67%
Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 1 person, 6.67%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 6.67%
Back Pain: 1 person, 6.67%

* 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).

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