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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Drug is given for a purpose other than its approved use.)For instance, lorazepam oral tablets may be used off-label for nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy or vertigo (dizziness). The drug may also be used to manage symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal. These symptoms can include nausea and anxiety, among others.The injectable form of lorazepam is approved to treat a severe type of seizure called status epilepticus. But lorazepam oral tablets aren’t approved for that use.If you have questions about off-label uses of lorazepam, talk with your doctor.Is lorazepam a narcotic?No, lorazepam isn’t a narcotic. Instead, it belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Narcotics are a type of opioid drug.Benzodiazepines work in different ways in the brain than narcotics do.Like lorazepam, narcotics are scheduled drugs because they may be misused or cause dependence and addiction.* To learn more about scheduled drugs, see “Is lorazepam a controlled substance?” above.With dependence, your body needs a drug in order for you to feel normal. With misuse, a drug is taken in a way other than how it was prescribed. And with addiction, a drug is taken even if it’s causing harm.Narcotics are used to manage pain, but benzodiazepines such as lorazepam are used to manage anxiety.* Lorazepam oral tablets have a boxed warning about addiction and misuse. Boxed warnings are serious warnings from the FDA. For more information about lorazepam’s boxed warnings, see the “What are lorazepam oral tablet’s side effects?” section above.Before you start treatment with lorazepam, tell your doctor about all of the medications you take and any health problems you have. This includes whether you have:memory problemsdepressionsuicidal thoughts or behaviors, or have had them in the pastbalance or coordination problemskidney or liver problemsseizures, or have had them in the pastAlso, tell your doctor if you:are pregnant or planning to become pregnantare breastfeeding or planning to breastfeeddrink alcohol regularlyYour doctor can discuss with you whether lorazepam oral tablets are safe for you to take.InteractionsTaking medications or having vaccines, certain foods, and other things with a certain drug can affect how the drug works. These effects are called interactions.Before taking lorazepam oral tablets, be sure to tell your doctor about all medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter types. Also describe any vitamins, herbs, or supplements you use. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you about any interactions that these items may cause with lorazepam oral tablets.Interactions with drugs or supplementsLorazepam oral tablets can interact with several types of drugs. Taking certain drugs with lorazepam may increase side effects, which can be serious, in some cases.Examples of these drugs include:sedatives, including:antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl)benzodiazepines other than lorazepam, such as alprazolam (Xanax)seizure drugs, such as carbamazepinebarbituratesantidepressants, such as sertraline (Zoloft)antipsychotics,
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