Description
lorazepam for sleep (lor A ze pam) treats anxiety. It works by helping your nervous system calm down. It belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepines.
Lorazepam for sleep
Take Lorazepam for sleep by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply. People 65 years and older may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.
Lorazepam 2mg
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions–skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- CNS depression–slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake
- Mood and behavior changes–anxiety, nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, irritability, hostility, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Lorazepam for sleep
Lorazepam bnf
Our pharmacists will check to see if this medication will cause any interactions with the information in your profile.
Do not take Lorazepam for sleep with any of the following:
- Sodium oxybate This medication may also interact with the following:
- Alcohol
- Medications that cause drowsiness before a procedure, such as propofol
- Medications that help you fall asleep
- Medications that relax muscles
- Opioids for pain or cough
- Other benzodiazepines
- Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
- Probenecid
- Some antihistamines
- Some medications for depression, such as amitriptyline or trazodone
- Some medications for seizures, such as phenobarbital, primidone, valproic acid
- Supplements, such as green tea, melatonin, valerian Other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.
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