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Generic: lorazepam View All Brands Lorazepam Novaplus, Ativan A benzodiazepine anticonvulsant - It is used to treat anxiety				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? LORAZEPAM (lor A ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: alcohol or drug abuse problem bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis or other mental health condition glaucoma kidney or liver disease lung disease or breathing difficulties myasthenia gravis Parkinson's disease seizures or a history of seizures suicidal thoughts an unusual or allergic reaction to lorazepam, other benzodiazepines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures, like phenobarbital clozapine medicines for depression, mental problems or psychiatric disturbances medicines for sleep phenytoin probenecid theophylline valproic acid
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