What is Lorazepam?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: LorazepamBrand:
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is used intravenously for status epilepticus. It may also be used for alcohol detoxification, insomnia, partial complex seizures, agitation, and as part of antiemetic treatment.
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How do members experience Lorazepam?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1,633 | 717 | |
| Panic disorder | 1,279 | 269 | |
| Social anxiety disorder | 669 | 163 | |
| Insomnia | 241 | 147 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 191 | 86 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Drowsiness | 104 | |
| Sleepiness | 56 | |
| Fatigue | 26 | |
| Tiredness | 23 | |
| Sedation | 22 | |
| Memory loss | 17 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 62 | |
| Moderate | 165 | |
| Mild | 368 | |
| None | 687 |
Member evaluations
sandyjc
evaluated on Oct 28, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Major
- Side effects: Mild
avaquaint
evaluated on Nov 09, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
Angeleye43
evaluated on Dec 03, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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