Question 1

please describe the medication: lorazepam?

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Sedative/tranquilize: A medication of some versatility, a benzodiazepam of brief duration, that can be employed to stop ongoing seizure activity, can be used to control anxiety, assist as a sleep aide, and employed by a variety of physicians, .

Question 2

effects of taking venlafaxineer and lorazepam together?

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Calming: Lorazepam might be temporarily prescribed early in the course of taking venlafaxine.  At a low dose, the Lorazepam would be calming along with the venlafaxine.  Used too much or too often, Lorazepam could cause confusion or memory lapses.  Please ask your own prescribing doctor about any concerns with combining these medicines.

Question 3

what is ativan (lorazepam)?

Accepted Answer

Benzo: Ativan is a benzodiazepine drug. It is also known generically as lorazepam.

It has many uses including; to decrease anxiety, prevent seizures, relax muscles... 

Importantly, be careful, Lorazepam also has abuse potential.

Question 4

how can i taper of 2.5mg of lorazepam?

Accepted Answer

Depends on time: You need to provide more information about how long you have been taking lorazepam for. You will likely need a slower taper (over weeks rather than days) if you have been on it for longer period of time (months or years).

Question 5

is lorazepam an opiate drug?

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no: Lorazepam is a sedative / hypnotic, and is potentially habituating if taken regularly for a long time period.  Opiates typically refer to narcotics which are also potentially habituating.  The benzodiazepine class (lorazepam) is also physically  dangerous in abrupt withdrawal whereas narcotic withdrawal though very uncomfortable, is not physically dangerous.

Question 6

can lorazepam cause depression?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: Lorazepam is a central nervous system depressant. It, like alcohol, can have a lot of different effects on people, including making them feel in ways that may seem like some forms of depression. The difference is that when the drug wears off, the symptoms go away. But in and of itself, Lorazepam does not cause depression.

Question 7

can you take lorazepam with keppra?

Accepted Answer

: There appears to be no significant drug-drug interaction, but both can cause drowsiness and sedation, and together the side effect could be magnified.  This could compromise safe driving, activities at heights, and use of power equipment.  Discuss all of this with the prescribing physician.

Question 8

lorazepam/ativan weird side effects?

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Not sure what you: Mean by "weird" side effects.  Ativan/lorazepam is cross reactive with alcohol, so you might feel drunk, dizzy or sleepy.

Question 9

can ativan (lorazepam) cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

Ativan/headaches: Yes, it is one of the side effects described and reported off and on.

Question 10

can i substitute alprazolam for lorazepam?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: While these are similar medicines, they are not the same thing.  Alprazolam works a little faster, stops working sooner, and can be somewhat more addictive (although both carry this risk).  The bottom line is that you shouldn't substitute any prescription med for another without consulting with the doctor(s) who prescribed them.

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