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Medical Conditions - Lorazepam

Lorazepam belongs to the benzodiazepines group of drugs and is mainly used to treat anxiety. It is also used to treat sleep disturbances, epilepsy, alcohol withdrawal, and nausea caused due to chemotherapy. Low blood pressure, weakness, and sleepiness are common side effects.

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I have chest and shoulder pain. Could it be from anxiety?

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How long does Ativan withdrawal last, and how to manage it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern.

How to get treated for sleep paralysis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sleep paralysis is not a disease. It is the transition that happens during various stages of sleep.

Whenever my wife took Ambien and Accutane together, she had alcohol-like breath. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms are most likely due to an interaction between Accutane (Isotretinoin) and Ambien (Zolpidem).

Are Paxil and Crestor safe when taken together?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is always a good idea to be sure.

What impact does Lorazepam withdrawal have on bipolar disorder?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

How to manage high BP in insomniacs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For blood pressure control, take Amlodipine 5 mg along with your current medication. For the sleep problem, replace it with Lorazepam 1 mg at night.

Taking 5mg lorazapam for anxiety disorder gives poor response. Is it safe to take one more tablet?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query at icliniq.com. At this moment you can take another 0.5mg but do not repeat it after that. Tomorrow you can discuss your poor response to the 0.

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Dr. Ashok Kumar

Dr. Ashok Kumar

Will light therapy or chronotherapy help in sleeping issues?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sleep disorders are very common. Normally hygienic measures could be helpful to alleviate the symptoms. Also, it could be a symptom of other disorders.

How to reduce the dosage and gradually stop my medicines without side effects?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You are on Divalproex (Valkem) which is used for epilepsy; in addition, you are on antidepressants and antipsychotic meds.

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