GENERIC NAME: LORAZEPAM - ORAL (lor-AYE-zeh-pam)
BRAND NAME(S): Ativan
Medication Uses|How To Use|Side Effects|Precautions|Drug Interactions|Overdose|Notes|Missed Dose|Storage
USES:This medication is used to treatanxiety.Lorazepambelongs to a class ofdrugsknown asbenzodiazepineswhich act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).OTHER This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.If directed by your doctor, this drug may also be used to reduce thesymptoms of alcohol withdrawal, to preventnauseaandvomitingdue tochemotherapy, and for trouble sleeping (insomnia).
HOW TO USE:Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment.If directed by your doctor, use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.This medication may cause withdrawal reactions, especially if it has been used regularly for a long time or in high doses (more than 1-4 weeks) or if you have a history ofalcoholism,drug abuse, or personality disorder. Withdrawal symptoms (such asseizures, trouble sleeping, mental/mood changes,nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,loss of appetite,stomach pain,hallucinations, numbness/tingling of arms and legs,muscle pain, fast heartbeat,short-term memoryloss, very highfever, and increased reactions to noise/touch/light) may occur if you suddenly stop using this medication. To prevent withdrawal reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Report any withdrawal reactions immediately.Along with its benefits, this medication may rarely cause abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction). This risk may be increased if you have abusedalcoholor drugs in the past. Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lessen the risk of addiction.Do not suddenly stop using this drug without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.When this medication is used for a long time, it may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
SIDE EFFECTS:Drowsiness,dizziness, loss of coordination,headache, nausea,blurred vision, change in sexual interest/ability,constipation,heartburn, or change in appetite may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any unlikely but serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as hallucinations,depression, thoughts ofsuicide), slurred speech or difficulty talking, vision changes, unusualweakness, troublewalking, memory problems, signs of infection (such asfever, persistentsore throat), troublebreathing(especially duringsleep).Get medical help right away if you have any rare but very serious side effects, including: yellowing eyes or skin,seizures.A very seriousallergic reactionto this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a seriousallergicreaction, including:rash,itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severedizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS:Before taking lorazepam, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other benzodiazepines (such as阿普唑仑,clonazepam,diazepam); or if you have any otherallergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:kidney disease,liver disease,glaucoma, lung/breathing problems (such assleep apnea), mental/mood disorders (such asdepression、精神病),药物/alcohol abuse.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Avoid alcoholicbeverages.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially loss of coordination and drowsiness. Also, the elderly may not experience relief ofanxietywith lorazepam. It may have the opposite effect on the elderly, causing symptoms including mental/mood changes,sleeping problems, increase in sexual interest, or hallucinations. Loss of coordination, drowsiness, and sleeping problems may increase the risk of falling.Children may not experience relief ofanxietywith lorazepam. It may have the opposite effect on children, causing symptoms including agitation, shaking, or hallucinations.This medication is not recommended for use duringpregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Tell the doctor right away if you notice symptoms in yournewbornbaby such as slowed breathing, feeding problems, or constant crying. Consult your doctor for more details.This drug passes intobreast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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A Visual Guide to Generalized Anxiety DisorderSee SlideshowDRUG INTERACTIONS:Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include:clozapine,kava, sodium oxybate (also known as gamma hydroxybutyrate or GHB).Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness including certainantihistamines(such asdiphenhydramine), other medicines forsleeporanxiety(such as diazepam,zolpidem), muscle relaxants, narcoticpainrelievers (such ascodeine), psychiatric medicines (such aschlorpromazine,risperidone,amitriptyline,trazodone).Check the labels on all your medicines (such asallergyorcough-and-cold那产品),因为他们可能含有成分t cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.
OVERDOSE:If overdose is suspected, contact apoison controlcenter or emergency room immediately. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may includeconfusion, slow reflexes, clumsiness, deep sleep, andloss of consciousness.
NOTES:生活方式查nges such as starting astressreduction program may increase the effectiveness of this medication. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that might benefit you.Do not share this medication with others. It is against the law.Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as blood counts,liver functiontests) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
MISSED DOSE:如果你错过一个剂量和剂量超过1daily, do not take it if it is almost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. If you take it once daily at bedtime and miss a dose, do not take it the following morning. Call your doctor to find out what to do.
STORAGE:Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do notflushmedications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-888-633-4298 (US) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
Information last revised November 2013. Copyright(c) 2013 First Databank, Inc.
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