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Lorazepam - oral

(lor-aye-zeh-pam)

common brand names: Ativan

Simular Drugs : Lorazepam, Lorazepam, Lorazepam Intensol

Lorazepam Usage: Lorazepam is used to treat anxiety.

Lorazepam canbe used also for: it medication may also be used for seizures, alcohol withdrawal, prevention about nausea & vomiting due to chemotherapy, tension headache, & for sleeping trouble (insomnia).

How to use Lorazepam: Take as directed. the dose & frequency of use will depend on your condition & response. Long-term or excessive use of this drug may cause dependency.

Lorazepam side effects: it drug can cause drowsiness, dizziness, lack of coordination, grogginess, headache, nausea, dry mouth, blurred vision. If these effects continue or become severe, contact your doctor. Notify your healthcare professional if you experience any of these effects while using this drug: confusion, hallucinations, depression, yellowing of the eyes or skin, slow pulse, trouble breathing, fever/chills, prolonged sore throat, unusual tiredness, unusual bleeding or bruising. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or physician.

Lorazepam Precautions: Tell your doctor youre medical history, especially: about: heart disease, kidney or liver disease, lung disease or trouble breathing, muscle disorders, glaucoma, depression or psychiatric conditions, drug dependency, any allergies. Use caution driving or performing tasks requiring alertness. it drug isn't recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using it medication. it drug is excreted in to breast milk. Caution is advised. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects about this med. Use with caution.

Lorazepam drug interactions: Tell your pharmacist of every nonprescription & prescription drugs you take especially: narcotic pain relievers, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, antidepressants, probenecid, seizure medication, barbiturates, theophylline. this is recommended to limit use about alcohol while using it medication as excessive drowsiness can occur. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or healthcare professional approval.

Lorazepam Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms about overdose may include confusion, slow reflexes, clumsiness, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.

Lorazepam special notes: Long-term or excessive use of it drug may lead to tolerance. Use this only as directed. this is a potent drug. do not share this with others.

If you missed Lorazepam dose: If you miss dose, use this as soon as remembered. If It's near clock for the next dose, skip the missed dose & resume you're usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Lorazepam Storage: Store at controlled room temperature away from sun and moisture. do not store in the bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Lorazepam