Lorazepam Tablets

LORAZEPAM (lor A ze pam) treats anxiety. It works by helping your nervous system slow down. It belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepines.

Take this medication 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 this medication may be used in children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

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, difficulty staying awake
• Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Keep out of the reach of children. This medication can be abused. Keep your medication in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share this medication with anyone. Selling or giving away this medication is dangerous and against the law.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed.

This medication may cause accidental overdose and death if taken by other adults, children, or pets. Mix any unused medication with a substance like cat litter or coffee grounds. Then throw the medication away in a sealed container like a sealed bag or a coffee can with a lid. Do not use the medication after the expiration date.

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• Glaucoma
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Lung or breathing disease, such as asthma or COPD
• Mental health condition
• Myasthenia gravis
• Sleep apnea
• Substance use disorder
• Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member
• An unusual or allergic reaction to lorazepam, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• Breast-feeding

Do not take this medication with any of the following:

• Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium oxybates
• Sodium oxybate

This medication may also interact with the following:

• Alcohol
• Certain antihistamines
• Certain medications for depression, such as amitriptyline or trazodone
• Certain medications for seizures, such as phenobarbital or primidone
• Divalproex sodium
• Medications that cause drowsiness before a procedure, such as propofol
• Medications that help you fall asleep
• Medications that relax muscles
• MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• Opioids for pain or cough
• Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
• Probenecid
• Valproate
• Valproic acid

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.

If you take other medications that also cause drowsiness such as other opioid pain medications, benzodiazepines, or other medications for sleep, you may have more side effects. Give your care team a list of all medications you use. They will tell you how much medication to take. Do not take more medication than directed. Call emergency services if you have problems breathing or are unusually tired or sleepy.

If you or your family notice any changes in your behavior, such as new or worsening depression, thoughts of harming yourself, anxiety, other unusual or disturbing thoughts, or memory loss, call your care team right away.

This medication has a risk of abuse and dependence. Your care team will check you for this while you take this medication.

Long term use of this medication may cause your brain and body to depend on it. This can happen even when used as directed by your care team. You and your care team will work together to determine how long you will need to take this medication. If your care team wants you to stop this medication, the dose will be slowly lowered over time to reduce the risk of side effects.

Talk to your care team if you wish to become pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Talk to your care team before breastfeeding. Changes to your treatment plan may be needed.