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What is the chemical antidote for ativan?

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Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist given *as part of* a treatment for Ativan (and other benzodiazepines) overdose in *hospitalized* patients. Flumazenil itself has its own risks and these risks should be considered by the prescriber.

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