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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Or lead to dependence. Store lorazepam in a safe place to protect it from theft. It is illegal to sell or give away this medicine.Lorazepam can affect your alertness or coordination. Do not drive or do other activities that require alertness or coordination until you know how lorazepam affects you.Extended-Release Oral Capsules. Do not crush or chew lorazepam extended-release oral capsules. Swallow lorazepam extended-release oral capsules whole. If you cannot swallow the capsules whole, they may be opened and sprinkled on applesauce, followed by drinking water, making sure the swallow the entire contents of the capsule.Oral Concentrate. Use the syringe that comes with your medicine to draw up your dose, then add the dose to a liquid such as water, juice or soda. Lorazepam oral concentrate can also be added to applesauce, pudding, or other semi-solid foods. Make sure to swallow the entire dose. A household spoon is not an accurate measuring device and may cause you to take the wrong dose. A patient instruction sheet is enclosed in your medicine container to show you how to use the oral syringe.What should I tell my healthcare provider before using lorazepam?Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if lorazepam is right for you.In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following.Mental Health Problems. Tell your healthcare provider about your recent and current mental health problems, especially if you have had depression, thoughts of suicide or dying, or have ever attempted suicide.Substance Use Disorder. Lorazepam is a controlled substance and may be misused or lead to dependence. Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of a drug or alcohol disorder. Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following.Liver problemsKidney problemsLung disease or breathing problems, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, or respiratory insufficiencySeizures or epilepsyA certain eye condition called acute narrow-angle glaucomaA sleep problem called sleep apnea syndromeOther Medicines and Supplements. Lorazepam may interact
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