Lorazepam for insomnia
[DOC File]BENZODIAZEPINES
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Monitor liver function. (Lorazepam is metabolized in the liver, creating the risk for liver toxicity.) Signs and symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, jaundice, abdominal pain, tenderness or distention, or change in color of stool. ... That long-term insomnia may signal another underlying medical disorder and should be investigated ...
Lorazepam Dosing
Lorazepam is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, epilepsy, insomnia, and nausea and vomiting from cancer treatment and to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
[DOCX File]Long-term lorazepam use in elderly psychiatric outpatients ...
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Lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax)** ** Intermediate acting – good choice, less SEs. Insomnia. All can be used in sleep disorders but aim is to induce sleep most similar to natural sleep. Long acting – may cause hangover effect and daytime sluggishness – Temazepam (Restoril)** and Flurazepam (Dalmane).
[DOCX File]Informed Consent for Medication
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The benzodiazepine lorazepam is widely utilized in the treatment of elderly individuals with anxiety disorders and related conditions. Negative effects of acute lorazepam administration on cognitive performance, especially memory, have been reported in both previously untreated elderly and in individuals who have received short term (up to three weeks) treatment with therapeutic doses.
[DOC File]Loravan - Taj Pharma
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Lorazepam (Ativan®) Very potent! 2-3 minutes to get into brain, stops seizures in ~5 min, t½ in brain = 12-15 h (much longer than diazepam, so may be preferred). Directly conjugated (skips phases I and II of metabolism), so OK for elderly and hepatic disease.
[DOC File]Pharmacology—Clinical Uses of Sedatives
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For insomnia due to anxiety or transient situational stress, a single daily dose of 2 to 4 mg may be given, usually at bedtime. For elderly or debilitated patients, an initial dosage of 1 to 2 mg/day in divided doses is recommended, to be adjusted as needed and tolerated.
[DOCX File]Patient Handouts - Redemption Psychiatry, LLC
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Nov 10, 2017 · Lorazepam is not recommended for use in patients with a primary depressive disorder or psychosis. Use of benzodiazepines, including lorazepam, both used alone and in combination with other CNS depressants, may lead to potentially fatal respiratory depression. ... depression, insomnia, restlessness, confusion, irritability, sweating, rebound ...
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