Lorez 1mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Reliance Lifecare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Lorazepam (1mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Lorez 1mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, and social phobias.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Lorez 1mg Tablet relieves symptoms of anxiety such as nervousness, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, excessive sweating, trembling, weakness or lack of concentration. It may be taken with or without food. However, 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.
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. Lorez 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Lorez 1mg 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 Lorez 1mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Lorez 1mg 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 can be habit-forming and may lead to physical and psychological dependence.
Can Lorez 1mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Lorez 1mg Tablet is used for sleep difficulties caused by short-term anxiety. One of the common side effects of Lorez 1mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind and helps a person to fall asleep.
For how long will Lorez 1mg Tablet stay in my system?
Lorez 1mg Tablet may take around 3 days to completely be removed from the system.
Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Lorez 1mg Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is feeling unpleasant if you do not take Lorez 1mg Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
If I suddenly stop taking Lorez 1mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should gradually reduce the dose of Lorez 1mg Tablet before completely stopping it. Sudden cessation may lead to withdrawal symptoms which can include: loss of the sense of reality, feeling detached from life, and inability 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 Lorez 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Lorez 1mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Does Lorez 1mg Tablet cause depression?
Lorez 1mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients. It may increase the risk of developing depression, and could even trigger suicidal tendencies.
My old uncle is taking Lorez 1mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
While rare, use of Lorez 1mg Tablet can cause temporary memory impairment, which could be more noticeable in older patients.
Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Lorez 1mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Lorez 1mg Tablet may cause muscle control loss, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing, and even coma. If you have taken higher than the recommended dose of Lorez 1mg Tablet, seek immediate medical help.
