Side Effects of Lorazapam

Lorazepam (sometimes spelled incorrectly as Lorazapam) is a benzodiazepine marketed under the brand names Ativan and Temesta. It is a prescription drug used to treat anxiety orders and decrease anxious behavior, and several other problems. While Lorazepam can have negative interactions while using other medications or substance, there are also other harmful side effects from using Lorazepam.

Features

• According to drugs.com, Lorazepam is used mainly for anxiety and anxious behaviors relating to depression. It is also used in conjunction with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and is prescribed for insomnia and panic attacks. Lorazepam can also be used for alcohol withdrawal and treatment.

Considerations

• Before you are prescribed Lorazepam, tell your doctor if you have breathing problems, glaucoma, kidney disease, liver disease, suicidal thoughts or substance abuse addiction.

Drug Interaction Side Effects

• Patient should not use alcohol while taking Lorazepam, as it has the potential to increase the alcohol's effects. This can cause impairment in thoughts and reactions. Taking Lorazepam with medications for colds, allergies, sleeping, seizures, depression, and narcotic pain can cause an increase in sleepiness.

Side Effects

• According to Medicine Net, the most common side effects reported include sedation (15.9% of patients), dizziness (6.9% of patients), weakness and unsteadiness. Other less common side effects include allergic reactions such as hives or swelling, depression, hyperactivity, agitation, hallucinations, confusion, suicidal thoughts, blurry vision, nausea and changes in appetite.

Warning

• Lorazepam should not be prescribed if the patient is allergic to any kind of benzodiazepines. This list includes alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium) and oxazepam (Serax). Pregnant women should not use Lorazepam as it can cause birth defects.