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Expert: Nigel Simmons - 1/20/2007


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My husband is currently taking levothyroxine, cardizen cd and lisinopril-hctz.  Would any of these medications interact with Lorazepam (generic for ativan) Right now he is getting ready to have radiation treatments for prostate cancer and this radiologist gives Lorazepam to relax his patients or help them sleep if they need it.  Thank you.

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Connie

There is no specific interaction between your husband's medications and lorazepam, and providing the radiotherapy team are aware he is taking other medication I do not forsee any problems.

As with all benzodiazepines, your husband may feel drowsy for a few hours after taking it. For that reason he should not drive etc. as his insurance may be invalid were he to have an accident.

Snoozing through the radiotherapy itself will not be a problem as it will make him less likely to fidget, which we all do if we try to stay still for too long.

I hope this helps and that all goes well.

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I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised. Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner. I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question. Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?

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Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
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