Loraz
Loraz Products are primarily used for
Anxiety disorder, Short term anxiety
About Loraz Products
Uses of Loraz Products
Lorazepam is used in the treatment of anxiety disorder and short term anxiety.
Loraz Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Loraz are Injection site pain, Sedation, Dizziness, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Drowsiness.
How Loraz Products work
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Loraz Products
Frequently asked questions about Loraz Products
Frequently asked questions about Lorazepam
Q. Is Loraz 2mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Loraz 2mg Tablet is not an opioid. It belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicines and is used for short-term treatment (2-4 weeks) only. It is a habit-forming medicine and can make a person physically and psychologically dependent.
Q. Can Loraz 2mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Loraz 2mg Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Loraz 2mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
Q. For how long will Loraz 2mg Tablet stay in my system?
Loraz 2mg Tablet may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.
Q. Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Loraz 2mg Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Loraz 2mg Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
Q. If I suddenly stop taking Loraz 2mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Loraz 2mg Tablet gradually before completely stopping it. Suddenly stopping it may lead to withdrawal symptoms which include loss of the sense of reality, feeling detached from life, and unable to feel emotion. Some patients have also experienced numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ears), uncontrolled or overactive movements, twitching, shaking, feeling sick, being sick, stomach upsets or stomach pain, loss of appetite, agitation and abnormally fast heart beats. It can also cause panic attacks, dizziness or feeling faint, memory loss, hallucinations, feeling stiff and unable to move easily, feeling very warm, convulsions (sudden uncontrolled shaking or jerking of the body) and oversensitivity to light, sound and touch.
Q. Does Loraz 2mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Loraz 2mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Loraz 2mg Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Loraz 2mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Loraz 2mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Loraz 2mg Tablet can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in old age patients.
Q. Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Loraz 2mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Loraz 2mg Tablet may cause loss of muscle control, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing and even coma. If you have taken higher than the recommended dose of Loraz 2mg Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.