Loracord
Loracord Products are primarily used for
Short term anxiety, Anxiety disorder
About Loracord Products
Uses of Loracord Products
Lorazepam is used in the treatment of short term anxiety and anxiety disorder.
Loracord Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Loracord are Dizziness, Sedation, Injection site pain, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Drowsiness.
How Loracord Products work
Lorazepam 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.
Patient Concerns about Loracord Products
Frequently asked questions about Loracord Products
Frequently asked questions about Lorazepam
Q. Is Loracord 2mg Injection an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Loracord 2mg Injection 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. For how long will Loracord 2mg Injection stay in my system?
Loracord 2mg Injection 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 Loracord 2mg Injection?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Loracord 2mg Injection. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
Q. If I suddenly stop taking Loracord 2mg Injection, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Loracord 2mg Injection 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 Loracord 2mg Injection cause weight gain?
The effect of Loracord 2mg Injection on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Loracord 2mg Injection cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Loracord 2mg Injection should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Loracord 2mg Injection for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Loracord 2mg Injection 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 Loracord 2mg Injection?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Loracord 2mg Injection 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 Loracord 2mg Injection, seek immediate medical help immediately.
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