Drugs and Supplements Lorazepam (Oral Route) Proper Use Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex ® Take this medicine only as directed by
It’s a prescription drug that’s used
Adults and teenagers—At first, 50 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken either in the morning or evening
And potassium supplements can cause problems, too
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine medicine and has a risk of addiction
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rate; use lowest effective doses and shortest duration of concomitant tx: combo may incr
Do not stop taking lorazepam abruptly, and do not make any changes to therapy without consulting your health care provider
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressants
Ativan works to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety
loss of memory
Be sure you know how to take lorazepam and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it
This document does not contain all possible interactions or health implications
Sedative and performance-impairing effects may occur sooner with Xanax, but dissipate quicker than with lorazepam
If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose
It may also be used for other conditions as well as seizures, such as anxiety
Ativan and Xanax both affect a chemical messenger of the brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Even with a provider’s OK to take ibuprofen, you’d still need to separate the medications