Lorazepam
Lorazepam is used for the short-term relief of the symptoms of excessive anxiety. |
Common side effects include weakness, sleepiness, low blood pressure, and a decreased effort to breathe. |
In general, benzodiazepines should be prescribed for short periods only due to the potential for dependence and cognitive impairment, and the availability of safer alternatives. |
Common side effects include weakness, sleepiness, low blood pressure, and a decreased effort to breathe. Lorazepam was initially patented in and went on sale in the United States in |
Ativan lorazepam is an active benzodiazepine with a depressant action on the central nervous system. It has anxiolytic and sedative properties which are of value in the symptomatic relief of pathologic anxiety in patients with anxiety disorders giving rise to significant functional disability but is not considered indicated in the management of trait anxiety. |
Back to Medicines A to Z. It can be taken to help you relax before an operation or other medical or dental treatment. |
Treatment of status epilepticus; relief of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting; acute alcohol withdrawal; psychogenic catatonia. |
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Controlled Substance. |
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