Ativan and Neuropathy - peripheral - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Neuropathy - peripheral is reported as a side effect among people who take Ativan (lorazepam), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Tylenol, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Neuropathy - peripheral 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 Neuropathy - peripheral?

Neuropathy - peripheral (surface nerve damage) is found to be associated with 662 drugs and 1,007 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Neuropathy - peripheral.

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On Jul, 06, 2026

74,376 people reported to have side effects when taking Ativan.
Among them, 97 people (0.13%) have Neuropathy - peripheral.

Could Ativan cause Neuropathy - peripheral?

Among these 97 people:

What is the gender of people who have Neuropathy - peripheral when taking Ativan? *

female: 42.27 %
male: 57.73 %

What is the age of people who have Neuropathy - peripheral when taking Ativan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ativan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Neuropathy - peripheral? *

Weakness: 33 people, 34.02%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 27 people, 27.84%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 22 people, 22.68%
Back Pain: 22 people, 22.68%
Weight Decreased: 21 people, 21.65%
Diarrhea: 19 people, 19.59%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 17 people, 17.53%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 17 people, 17.53%
Joint Pain: 16 people, 16.49%
Fever: 16 people, 16.49%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 8 people, 8.25%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 6.19%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 5.15%
Depression: 4 people, 4.12%
Glioblastoma Multiforme (most common and deadliest of malignant primary brain tumours in adults): 3 people, 3.09%
Breast Cancer: 2 people, 2.06%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 2 people, 2.06%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 2.06%
Hepatic Neoplasm Malignant (liver cancer): 2 people, 2.06%
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (lung disorder caused by aspergillus fungi): 2 people, 2.06%

* 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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