
Poll|Articles|November 5, 2025
Poll: Has the Shortage of IV Ativan Impacted Your Practice?
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Key Takeaways
- The shortage of IV Ativan poses challenges in managing psychiatric conditions, particularly catatonia, necessitating alternative treatment strategies.
- Increased incidences of catatonia may occur due to the difficulty in accessing IV Ativan, impacting patient care.
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Psychiatric Times contributors have noted a challenge in their psychiatric practice: the shortage of intravenous (IV) Ativan.
Has the shortage of IV Ativan impacted your practice?
Have you noticed an increase in catatonia amongst your patients?
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