This drugs are used to treat anxiety. Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs referred to as benzodiazepines which act around the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to generate a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the results of some natural chemical by the body processes (GABA).
Read the Medication Guide furnished by your pharmacist before starting taking lorazepam and each time you recruit a refill. If you've got questions, ask a medical expert or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your medical professional. The dosage is dependant on your problem, age, and response to treatment.
If directed by a medical expert, use medicines regularly to get the most reap the benefits of it. To help you remember, utilize it at the same time(s) on a daily basis.
This medication may cause withdrawal reactions, particularly if it has been used regularly for a long time or perhaps in high doses (more than 1-4 weeks) or if there is a history of alcoholism, drug abuse, or personality disorder. Withdrawal symptoms (including seizures, sleep problems, mental/mood changes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decrease of appetite, stomach pain, hallucinations, numbness/tingling of arms and legs, muscle pain, fast heartbeat, short-term memory loss, extremely high fever, and increased reactions to noise/touch/light) may occur in the event you suddenly stop using prescription drugs. To prevent withdrawal reactions, your physician may lessen your dose gradually. Report any withdrawal reactions without delay.
Though it will help many individuals, medicines may sometimes cause addiction. This risk could be higher if you have a substance use disorder (for example overuse of or dependence on drugs/alcohol). Take medicines just as prescribed to lower the potential risk of addiction. Ask your medical professional or pharmacist for more information.
Do not suddenly stop employing this drug without talking to a medical expert. Some conditions could become worse once this drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose should be gradually decreased.
When this medicine is used for a long time, may possibly not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication fails well.
Tell a medical expert should your condition persists or worsens.
See also Warning section.
Drowsiness, dizziness, loss in coordination, headache, nausea, blurred vision, alteration of sexual interest/ability, constipation, heartburn, or alternation in appetite may occur. If some of these effects persist or worsen, tell your physician or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your physician has prescribed medicines as he or she's got judged that the benefit to you is higher than the risk of unwanted side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious unwanted effects.
Tell your physician immediately should you have any unlikely but serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as hallucinations, depression, thoughts of suicide), slurred speech or difficulty talking, vision changes, unusual weakness, trouble walking, memory problems, signs of infection (including fever, persistent sore throat).
Get medical help right away in the event you have any rare but much more severe negative effects, including: yellowing eyes or skin, seizures, slow/shallow breathing.
A serious hypersensitive reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help immediately in the event you notice any signs of a serious hypersensitivity, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially in the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or pharmacist.
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Call your doctor for health advice about side effects. You may report unwanted side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your physician for medical advice about unwanted side effects. You may report unwanted side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Before taking lorazepam, tell a medical expert or pharmacist in case you are allergic into it; or other benzodiazepines (for example alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam); or should you have every other allergies. This product could have inactive ingredients, which can cause allergies or any other problems. Talk to the pharmacist for more information.
Before using this medication, tell your physician or pharmacist your track record, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, glaucoma, lung/breathing problems (like snore), mental/mood disorders (like depression, psychosis), personal or family good reputation for a substance use disorder (for example overuse of or being hooked on drugs/alcohol).
This drug will make you dizzy or drowsy or blur up your eyes. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear vision and soon you can perform it safely. Avoid alcohol based drinks. Talk to your doctor in the event you are using marijuana (cannabis).
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about every one of the products you employ (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
Older adults could be more sensitive to the side results of this drug, especially loss of coordination and drowsiness. Also, older people might not experience relief of hysteria with lorazepam. It may hold the opposite effect about the elderly, causing symptoms including mental/mood changes, sleeping problems, increase in libido, or hallucinations. Loss of coordination, drowsiness, and sleeping problems may increase the risk of falling.
Children might not exactly experience relief of hysteria with lorazepam. It may have the opposite influence on children, causing symptoms including agitation, shaking, or hallucinations.
This drugs are not advised for usage when pregnant. It may harm an baby. Tell the doctor immediately if you notice symptoms within your child for example slowed breathing, feeding problems, or constant crying. Consult your physician for additional information.
This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your medical professional before breast-feeding.
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