Lorazepam

Lorazepam is a medication used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and seizures. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines. Lorazepam is a generic medication also available under the trade name Ativan. Lorazepam first became available in the US in 1977 by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Lorazepam use is common in the treatment of anxiety and seizures.

• Ativan
• LORazepam Intensol
• Loreev XR

• ALPRAZolam
• ALPRAZolam ER
• ALPRAZolam Intensol
• ALPRAZolam XR
• Ativan
• chlordiazePOXIDE HCl
• Clorazepate Dipotassium
• diazePAM
• diazePAM Intensol
• LORazepam
• LORazepam Intensol
• LORazepam-Dextrose
• LORazepam-Sodium Chloride
• Loreev XR
• Niravam
• Oxazepam
• Tranxene-T
• Valium
• Xanax
• Xanax XR

• Long Acting Capsule
• Liquid
• Tablet

• By mouth

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Mix the medicine with water, juice, soda, applesauce, or pudding. Drink or eat the mixture right away. Do not store it for later use.

Extended-release capsule: Swallow the extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. If you cannot swallow the extended-release capsule, you may open it and sprinkle the medicine onto a tablespoon of applesauce. Stir this mixture well and swallow it without chewing. Drink water after swallowing the mixture. Take the mixture within 2 hours of mixing. Do not store for future use.

This medicine is not for long-term use.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If you are more than 1 hour late, skip the missed dose and wait until it is time for your next dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Oral liquid: Refrigerate the oral liquid. Throw away an opened bottle after 90 days.Tablets and extended-release capsules: Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to lorazepam or similar medicines, or if you have acute narrow-angle glaucoma.

This medicine may make you drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of overdose, which can be life-threateningRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening), especially when used with narcotic pain medicinesUnusual thoughts and behavior

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Using this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy may cause problems in your newborn baby (including sedation or withdrawal symptoms). Tell your doctor right away if you think you have become pregnant.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. This medicine passes into your breast milk and may cause problems in your baby. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby.

This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.

Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lung or breathing problems (including COPD, sleep apnea), or a history of drug or alcohol abuse, depression, mental problems, or seizures.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Some medicines can affect how lorazepam works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Aminophylline, clozapine, probenecid, theophylline, valproateMedicine to treat depression or mental health problemsMedicine to treat seizuresOther benzodiazepine medicine

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

This medicine may make you drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Anxiety, depression, irritability, nervousness, unusual mood or behavior, thoughts of hurting yourself
• Blurred vision, change or loss of consciousness, dizziness, faintness, lightheadedness, problems with coordination or walking, unusual drowsiness
• Worsening of depression
• Blue lips, fingernails, or skin, trouble breathing, chest pain
• Seizures
• Severe drowsiness or weakness, slow heartbeat
• Dizziness, clumsiness
• Unusual tiredness