Brand Name: Ativan
Generic Name: Lorazepam
Primary Use: Anxiety disorders, Insomnia
Dosage Forms:
Use for the shortest duration necessary, not exceeding a few weeks to avoid dependence.
Most common consequences of long-term use:
Generic Name: Lorazepam
Primary Use: Anxiety disorders, Insomnia
Dosage Forms:
- Oral tablets of 0.50mg, 1mg and 2mg
- Sublingual tablets: 0.5mg, 1mg and 2mg
- Injectables:
- Single use vials – 10, 25
- Multiple dose vials (10mL) 10, 25
- Nausea
- Headache
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Mood changes
- Vision problems
- Weakness
- Loss of memory
- Decrease in blood pressure
- Anxiety
- Visual hallucination
- Depression
- Respiratory depression
Use for the shortest duration necessary, not exceeding a few weeks to avoid dependence.
Most common consequences of long-term use:
- Misuse and addiction
- Physical dependence and withdrawal
- Depression.
- It is proven to be effective in aiding relaxation and alleviating anxiety
- Has been found to be effective as cure for prolonged seizures.
