Stress is a normal part of life that can either help us learn and grow or can cause us significant problems. Stress releases powerful neurochemicals and hormones that prepare us for action (to fight or flee). Ativan (lorazepam) is an effective medicine for occasional or short-term anxiety. It's less likely to have drug interactions, but more likely to cause withdrawal symptoms compared to similar drugs. Remeron (mirtazapine) improves your mood and helps you sleep better, but can cause more weight gain than any other antidepressant. Codeine is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. It is also used, usually in combination with other medications, to reduce coughing. Codeine will help relieve symptoms but will not treat the cause of symptoms or speed recovery. I have just spoken with my Pharmacist on this very matter. I take ativan and 50mg of trazodone. And I have a horrible head and chest cold. She looked up on their computer, then told me I could take any cold medicine I chose. Lorazepam (Ativan) is thought that excessive activity of nerves in the brain may cause anxiety and other psychological disorders. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter, a chemical that nerves in the brain use to send messages to one another that reduces the activity of nerves in the brain. Tramadol may be habit forming, especially with prolonged use. Take tramadol exactly as directed. Do not take more of it, take it more often, or take it in a different way than directed by your doctor. Ativan (lorazepam) belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Lorazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Helps you relax. Ativan (lorazepam) is an effective medicine for occasional or short-term anxiety. It's less likely to have drug interactions, but more likely to cause withdrawal symptoms compared to similar drugs. It is a cold. Everyone at my work is sick and I caught it. I was told by my doctor that since my dose is so low.05 and I have only been taking it since December every 12 hours that I can quit taking the Ativan cold turkey but I have heard there are horrible side effects doing this. Doctors give trusted answers on uses, effects, side-effects, and cautions: Dr. Menchell on can i take claritin and dayquil: DayQuil contains PHENYLEPHRINE a DECONGESTION similar to SUDAPHED! Rapid heart beat and a number of other symptoms are possible! Hope this helps! Dr Z.