AboutMary E Scott, RPh, CGP Expertise I am a certified geriatric pharmacist with over 23 years experience as a long-term care consultant to nursing homes. I also do community-based consulting on an individual basis. My facility-based monthly newsletter on pharmacy topics is read by nurses in over 200 long-term care facilities in 5 states.
Experience I received a BS in Pharmacy in 1980 with post-graduate work in public health. I have had a Consultant Pharmacist license since 1984.
Organizations American Society of Consultant Pharmacists .I received certification in geriatric pharmacy in 1998.
Question What if youre anxiety is so bad you are afraid {paxil for example} will intesify the anxiety. Is it ok to use ativan and paxil together?
Answer Hi, Jennifer!
It' s really up to your doctor. If he/she feels you need both, it is alright. It would be safer to take the Paxil routinely and the Ativan on an as-needed basis, but not more than every 6 hours. You need to have your doctor clarify how much you should take-he/she knows your medical history,other medical problems,etc. See how you feel when taking both; the Ativan may make you drowsy, so I would not suggest driving anywhere the first time you take it. Hope this helps, Mary
