Loraz 2mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Gentech Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Lorazepam (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Loraz 2mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of short term anxiety and anxiety disorders.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Loraz 2mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may increase seizure frequency. Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue and balance disorder. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Loraz 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Loraz 2mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Quick Tips
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Frequently asked questions
Is Loraz 2mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Loraz 2mg Tablet is not an opioid. It belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicines and is used for short-term treatment (2-4 weeks) only. It is a habit-forming medicine and can make a person physically and psychologically dependent.
Can Loraz 2mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Loraz 2mg Tablet is used for sleep difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the common side effects of Loraz 2mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
For how long will Loraz 2mg Tablet stay in my system?
Loraz 2mg Tablet may take around 3 days to completely get removed from the system.
Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Loraz 2mg Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Loraz 2mg Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
If I suddenly stop taking Loraz 2mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Loraz 2mg Tablet gradually before completely stopping it. Suddenly stopping it may lead to withdrawal symptoms which include loss of the sense of reality, feeling detached from life, and unable to feel emotion. Some patients have also experienced numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ears), uncontrolled or overactive movements, twitching, shaking, feeling sick, being sick, stomach upsets or stomach pain, loss of appetite, agitation and abnormally fast heart beats. It can also cause panic attacks, dizziness or feeling faint, memory loss, hallucinations, feeling stiff and unable to move easily, feeling very warm, convulsions (sudden uncontrolled shaking or jerking of the body) and oversensitivity to light, sound and touch.
Does Loraz 2mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Loraz 2mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Does Loraz 2mg Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Loraz 2mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
My old uncle is taking Loraz 2mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Loraz 2mg Tablet can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in older age patients.
Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Loraz 2mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Loraz 2mg Tablet may cause loss of muscle control, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing and even coma. If you have taken higher than the recommended dose of Loraz 2mg Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.
