Loren 2mg Tablet strip of 10 tablets

Lorpam 1mg Tablet is used in the treatment of short term anxiety.

Lorazepam 2mg

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loren 2mg Tablet

Loren 2mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Lorazepam : Dizziness, Weakness, Sedation, Balance disorder (loss of balance)

Loren 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Lorpam 1mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Q. Is Lorpam an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Lorpam is not an opioid. It belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicines and is used for short-term treatment (2-4 weeks) only. It is a habit-forming medicine and can make a person physically and psychologically dependent.

Q. Can Lorpam be used as a sleeping pill?
Lorpam is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Lorpam is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.

Q. For how long will Lorpam stay in my system?
Lorpam may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.

Q. Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Lorpam?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Lorpam. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.

Q. If I suddenly stop taking Lorpam, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Lorpam gradually before completely stopping it. Suddenly stopping it may lead to withdrawal symptoms which include loss of the sense of reality, feeling detached from life, and unable to feel emotion. Some patients have also experienced numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ears), uncontrolled or overactive movements, twitching, shaking, feeling sick, being sick, stomach upsets or stomach pain, loss of appetite, agitation and abnormally fast heart beats. It can also cause panic attacks, dizziness or feeling faint, memory loss, hallucinations, feeling stiff and unable to move easily, feeling very warm, convulsions (sudden uncontrolled shaking or jerking of the body) and oversensitivity to light, sound and touch.

Q. Does Lorpam cause weight gain?
The effect of Lorpam on weight gain or loss is not known.

Q. Does Lorpam cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Lorpam should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.

Q. My old uncle is taking Lorpam for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Lorpam can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in old age patients.

Q. Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Lorpam?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Lorpam may cause loss of muscle control, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing and even coma. If you have taken higher than the recommended dose of Lorpam, seek immediate medical help immediately.

Loren 2mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.