Lorel 2mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Lorazepam (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Lorel 2mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of short term anxiety and anxiety disorders.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Lorel 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. Lorel 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lorel 2mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Lorel 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Lorel 2mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Lorel 2mg Tablet should be gradual.
Pregnancy Warning
Lorel 2mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Abacavir Adefovir Amisulpride Amitriptyline
How it works
Lorel 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 Lorel 2mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Lorel 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 Lorel 2mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Lorel 2mg Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Lorel 2mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
For how long will Lorel 2mg Tablet stay in my system?
Lorel 2mg Tablet may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.
Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Lorel 2mg Tablet?
A strong symptom of addiction is feeling unpleasant if you don't take Lorel 2mg Tablet. Another symptom could be wanting more of it and increasing the dose on your own to feel its effect.
If I suddenly stop taking Lorel 2mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should gradually reduce the dose of Lorel 2mg Tablet 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 Lorel 2mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Lorel 2mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Does Lorel 2mg Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Lorel 2mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
My old uncle is taking Lorel 2mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Lorel 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 Lorel 2mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Lorel 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 Lorel 2mg Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.
