2007-11-18 03:14:41 · 3 answers · asked by Fred D 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine tranquilizer with short to medium duration of action. It has all five intrinsic benzodiazepine effects: anxiolytic, sedative/hypnotic, amnesic, anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant, to different extents. It is a unique benzodiazepine insofar as it has also found use as an adjunct antiemetic in chemotherapy. Since its introduction in 1971, lorazepam's principal use has been in treating the symptom of anxiety. Compared to other benzodiazepines, lorazepam has relatively high addictive potential.
2007-11-18 03:20:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kid 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
its a drug of the benzodiazepine group, used esp. to treat anxiety. so if that helps you in any way of what you was asking. i will be glad. but it helps you to not have anxiety attacts.
2007-11-18 03:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by tommysgurl_4502214 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition, it is used to detoxify alcohol and drug addicted patients.
It can be used to treat seizures and helps induce sleep.
2007-11-18 03:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by flip33 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To subside anxiety attacks.
2007-11-18 03:19:37 · answer #4 · answered by rugger 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋