Lorazepam is a medicine which is used for treating anxiety. It falls in the benzodiazepine class of medicines, which work on the nerves (central nervous system) and brain to provide a calming effect. Lorazepam works by boosting the actions of a natural substance in the body called GABA.
Lorazepam should be taken either with food or without food as advised by your doctor, take it every day at the same time.
The dosage is determined by your health condition, treatment response, laboratory tests, age and any other medicines you are currently taking.
Take Lorazepam precisely as directed by your doctor.
Swallow the tablet with water.
Do not crush, chew or break the tablet.
Do not discontinue taking Lorazepam without first consulting your doctor.
Expert Advice
Take Lorazepam precisely as directed by your doctor.
Keep Lorazepam at room temperature, away from excess heat, direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep Lorazepam out of children’s and pets’ reach.
Do not use Lorazepam after its expiry date has passed.
Primary Uses
Anxiety and sedation
Indications
Lorazepam is used to treat status epilepticus, a condition characterized by persistence of seizures for an extended period of time or one seizure quickly follows another.
Lorazepam is also used to treat tension and anxiety symptoms in individuals having surgical procedures.
Side Effects
Drowsiness
Anxiety and agitation
Blurred vision
Headache
Confusion
Mouth dryness
Constipation
Weakness
Rapid gain in weight
Hands or feet shaking
Warnings
Pregnancy
Lorazepam should not be used while pregnant. It has the potential to harm an unborn child. If you observe symptoms in the newborn baby, such as slower breathing, feeding difficulties, or frequent crying, consult your doctor immediately. For further information, pregnant females are advised to consult their doctors.
Lactation
Lorazepam enters breast milk and can have adverse effects on a nursing baby. Lactating females should consult their doctor before using Lorazepam.
Driving
Lorazepam use may impair one's ability to take decisions and react quickly in an emergency. As a result, you should exercise extreme caution when driving vehicles.
Liver
People with liver diseases should consult their doctors before using Lorazepam.
Kidney
People with kidney diseases should consult their doctors before using Lorazepam..
Alcohol
It is not suggested to drink alcohol while taking Lorazepam since it can exacerbate adverse effects like dizziness and concentrating difficulties.
Precautions
Inform your doctor if you are hypersensitive to Lorazepam or if you have other allergies. Inactive components in this product may trigger allergy reactions or other complications. For more information, consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor about your medical history, particularly if you have: kidney problems, liver problems, glaucoma, breathing/lung problems (like sleep apnea), mood/mental disorders (such as psychosis, depression), or a family or personal history of a substance abuse problem (such as overuse or addiction to alcohol or drugs).
Inform your doctor or dentist regarding all of the medicines you consume before undergoing surgery (including prescription, nonprescription and herbal medicines).
Lorazepam's adverse effects, particularly impaired coordination and drowsiness, may be more severe in older people. Also, Lorazepam may not provide anxiety reduction in the elderly. In the elderly, it may have the reverse effect, causing symptoms such as mood/mental changes, sleeping issues, an increased interest in sex, or hallucinations. Coordination problems, fatigue, and sleeping issues can all raise the risk of falling.
Lorazepam may not provide anxiety relief in children. In children, it may exert an opposite impact, eliciting symptoms such as shaking, agitation or hallucinations.
Contraindications
Not indicated in those who are allergic to Lorazepam.
In patients with a narrow-angle glaucoma history, Lorazepam is not indicated.
FAQS
What are the uses of Lorazepam?
This medication is used for the treatment of anxiety and produces a calming effect.
How to take Lorazepam?
Use it as prescribed by your health care provider. Make sure not to overuse this medicine as it may lead to addiction. The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
How to store Lorazepam?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet.
Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Does this medicine have a lot of side effects?
This medicine does not have serious significant side effects if used according to the dose prescribed by your doctor. But make sure you do not abuse or over use the medicine. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
Will this medicine help lessen depression?
This medicine is most likely to help lessen depression. But in some cases (for example, severe depression) it is best to seek out professional help.
What are the precautions for taking Lorazepam?
• May produce opposite to desired effects in children
• Patients with drug abuse history must be cautious
• Avoid doing work that requires alertness such as driving immediately after taking this medicine as it may cause drowsiness
Does Lorazepam have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine should not be used during pregnancy and lactation period as it may have harmful effects.
Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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