Lorazepam — Drug Interactions, Alcohol & Pregnancy Guide

Last reviewed: · Source: US FDA drug label database

About Lorazepam

Lorazepam is a potent short-acting benzodiazepine. It is often used for acute anxiety and status epilepticus. Like all benzodiazepines, it is dangerous with alcohol and carries dependence risk.

Also sold as: Ativan

Drug class Benzodiazepine
Used for Acute anxiety, Status epilepticus, Procedure sedation, Nausea from chemotherapy
Max adult dose 0.5-4mg depending on indication
OTC in UK Prescription only

Lorazepam and Alcohol

🔴 AVOID

Never mix lorazepam and alcohol — both depress the CNS and together can cause respiratory failure and death.

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