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Lorazepam 1mg is a prescription benzodiazepine containing 1mg of lorazepam. It works by slowing activity in the central nervous system, which can promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. Healthcare professionals may also prescribe lorazepam for insomnia associated with anxiety.
Lorazepam belongs to the benzodiazepine class of medicines. The 1mg tablet is one of the established oral strengths available for prescription use, alongside 0.5mg and 2mg tablets. In the United States, lorazepam tablets are classified as Schedule IV controlled substances.
Treatment should be individualized according to the patient’s condition, response, medical history, and other medicines. Therefore, lorazepam should be taken exactly as prescribed. Patients should not increase the dose, take it more frequently, or continue treatment longer than directed.
Lorazepam may cause drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, and unsteadiness. Consequently, patients should avoid driving or operating machinery until they understand how the medicine affects them. Alcohol may also increase sedation and other unwanted effects.
More importantly, combining lorazepam with opioid medicines can cause profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death. Other central nervous system depressants may increase these risks as well. For this reason, patients should tell their healthcare professional about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, supplements, and other substances they use.
Lorazepam also carries risks of abuse, misuse, addiction, physical dependence, and withdrawal. These risks may increase with longer treatment and higher daily doses. As a result, people who have taken lorazepam regularly should not stop suddenly. A healthcare professional can determine whether a gradual taper is appropriate.
Use lorazepam only according to a valid prescription and professional instructions. Keep the medication securely stored and never share it with another person. Patients should also discuss pregnancy, breastfeeding, breathing problems, sleep apnea, liver conditions, glaucoma, seizure history, alcohol use, and previous substance misuse with their healthcare professional.
Common side effects can include drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, and unsteadiness. Seek urgent medical attention for extreme sleepiness, slowed or difficult breathing, severe dizziness, or unresponsiveness, particularly when lorazepam has been combined with other sedating medicines.
