Loricalm 1mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Vrddhi Life Sciences
Salt Composition
Lorazepam (1mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Loricalm 1mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (excessive worry or restlessness), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic attacks, and social phobias.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Loricalm 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. If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medication without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.
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. Loricalm 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
weakness sedation balance disorder (loss of balance) dizziness sleepiness
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loricalm 1mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Loricalm 1mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Loricalm 1mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Loricalm 1mg Tablet should be gradual.
Pregnancy Warning
Loricalm 1mg 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
Loricalm 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 Loricalm 1mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Loricalm 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 cause physical and psychological dependence.
Can Loricalm 1mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Loricalm 1mg Tablet is used for sleep difficulties caused by short-term anxiety. One of the common side effects of Loricalm 1mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
For how long will Loricalm 1mg Tablet stay in my system?
Loricalm 1mg Tablet may take around three days to be completely removed from the system.
Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Loricalm 1mg Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is a feeling of unpleasantness if you do not take Loricalm 1mg Tablet. Another symptom could be an increase in the dose on your own to feel its effect.
If I suddenly stop taking Loricalm 1mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should gradually reduce the dosage of Loricalm 1mg Tablet before completely stopping it. Sudden cessation can lead to withdrawal symptoms including altered perception of reality, feeling detached from life, and inability to feel emotions. Additionally, people may experience numbness or tingling in their arms or legs, ringing in their ears (tinnitus), uncontrolled or overactive movements, twitching, shaking, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, agitation, and an abnormal increase in heart rate. It can also trigger panic attacks, dizziness, fainting spells, memory loss, hallucinations, stiffness, difficulty moving, feeling warm, convulsions (sudden uncontrollable shaking), hypersensitivity to light, sound, and touch.
Does Loricalm 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Loricalm 1mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is unknown.
Does Loricalm 1mg Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression, it may increase the risk of depression returning. Loricalm 1mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it can trigger suicidal tendencies.
My old uncle is taking Loricalm 1mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
While rare, Loricalm 1mg Tablet could cause memory impairment, which may be more noticeable in elderly patients.
Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Loricalm 1mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Loricalm 1mg Tablet could lead to muscle control loss, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing, and even coma. If you have taken a dosage exceeding the recommended one, seek immediate medical help.
