Lorazepam Withdrawal WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Lorazepam Withdrawal
Lorazepam should be discontinued through a slow weaning process.1 Muscle cramps, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and convulsions are a few symptoms of withdrawing after long-term use.2 Withdrawing after short-term use may cause insomnia and dysphoria.2
Fast Facts:
- Lorazepam - sold under the brand name Ativan -- belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
- It is used to treat depression and anxiety.3
- Switching to diazepam (Valium) while discontinuing lorazepam may minimize withdrawal symptoms.1
- Patients frequently have questions regarding antidepressants. OrganizedWisdom has psychiatrists addressing the most common concerns about taking these drugs.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PointofReturn: Lorazepam Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 HealthyPlace: Lorazepam Warnings
- ↑ Drugs.com: Lorazepam
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- Contributor: Amy Sandhu
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Amy Sandhu
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Withdrawal from Lorazepam, Lorazepam Withdrawal Symptoms
- Last update: Mar. 27, 2009
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