Lorazepam

Uses

Lorazepam is prescribed to treat people who have anxiety disorders.

Formulation – Lorazepam is formulated using lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and polacrilin potassium.

Losartan is a drug that belongs to the Angiotensin receptor blockers drug class, and it has been found useful in additional to its main prescribed use to treat High Blood Pressure, and Diabetic Kidney Disease. If any side effects are caused by this drug a range of alternative drugs, listed further down this guide, may be prescribed.

Side Effects / Precautions

The side effects that can be experienced when taking Lorazepam include drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, blurred vision, sleep problems (insomnia), muscle weakness, lack of balance or coordination, amnesia or forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, nausea, vomiting, constipation, appetite changes, or. skin rash.

Lorazepam does have side effects as mentioned above, and if you experience any of the above side effects, you should consult a doctor or medical professional immediately. As a precaution you should also have a discussion with your doctor to see if this drug is suitable for you if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

Alternatives

Xanax – One of the many different alternative drugs that you may be prescribed is this one, and it is a drug that has been found to be a good alternative should you be suffering from anxiety. There are several other alternatives you could be prescribed by your doctor for that condition and they are Lexapro, Cymbalta, alprazolam, atenolol, Ativan.

Melatonin, – Should you be suffering from Insomnia and you are suffering any side effects then this drug is one alternative you could or may be prescribed. Should you be found to be intolerable then you will find there are several other alternatives available including amitriptyline, Ativan, Ambien, zolpidem, temazepam.

Xanax – If you are suffering any of the side effects that are listed above and you are suffering from a Panic Disorder then you may be prescribed this drug. However, there are several others which have been found to be suitable alternatives and they include Zoloft, sertraline, Prozac, clonazepam, alprazolam.

Ativan – You could have been diagnosed as suffering from ICU Agitation and if so there are a range of alternatives drugs available which could be prescribed to you, if you have been found to have been suffering any side effects from other drugs used to treat that condition. The different alternative drugs that can be taken to treat that condition include diazepam, Valium, haloperidol, Haldol, midazolam,