Ativan and Narcolepsy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Narcolepsy is reported as a side effect among people who take Ativan (lorazepam), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Omeprazole, and have Nausea.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Narcolepsy 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 Narcolepsy?

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally) is found to be associated with 422 drugs and 740 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Narcolepsy.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

74,376 people reported to have side effects when taking Ativan.
Among them, 36 people (0.05%) have Narcolepsy.

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Ativan when they have Narcolepsy? *

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

female: 61.76 %
male: 38.24 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Ativan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Narcolepsy? *

Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 15 people, 41.67%
Depression: 13 people, 36.11%
Weakness: 12 people, 33.33%
Constipation: 11 people, 30.56%
Chest Pain: 11 people, 30.56%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 10 people, 27.78%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 27.78%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 27.78%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 25.00%
Drowsiness: 9 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 16.67%
Prostate Cancer: 5 people, 13.89%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 5 people, 13.89%
Belching (release of gas from the digestive tract): 4 people, 11.11%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 11.11%
Panic Disorder: 3 people, 8.33%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 8.33%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 2 people, 5.56%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 5.56%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 2 people, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Han SH, Lee SA, "Superficial Vein Thrombosis as the Initial Manifestation of Protein S Deficiency in an Adolescent with Narcolepsy", Sleep Medicine Research, 2016 Jun .
Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .
Han SH, Lee SA, "Superficial Vein Thrombosis as the Initial Manifestation of Protein S Deficiency in an Adolescent with Narcolepsy", Sleep Medicine Research, 2016 Jun .
Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .

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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