I have heard my mom ask my dad to buy her Lorazepam. I was just wondering what this is and what she might possibly need this for.
2007-08-09 19:18:38 · 3 answers · asked by oanndra 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Lorazepam is a drug belonging to the benzodiazepine class of drugs, which happens to include most tranquilizers. Lorazepam can be prescribed for a number of reasons. It can be used for the treatment and prevention of alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It's also used for the treatment of nausea and vomiting. It also serves as a treatment for severe anxiety disorders, mania or extreme agitation, seizures, and insomnia.
It might be best if you just ask your mom what it's for.
2007-08-09 19:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lorazepam is used for the management of anxiety disorders. The short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depression. The effectiveness of Lorazepam, or other benzodiazepines , have not been adequately studied for treatment beyond 4 months. Lorazepam also has been shown to be effective for improving sleep in people with insomnia, for panic attacks, and as an adjunct (i.e., when added to other medications) to prevent nausea and vomiting in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy.
2007-08-09 19:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually it is prescribed for anxiety.
2007-08-09 19:22:30 · answer #3 · answered by 1sleepymama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋