What is Lorazepam?

Category: Prescription Drugs

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Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is used intravenously for status epilepticus. It may also be used for alcohol detoxification, insomnia, partial complex seizures, agitation, and as part of antiemetic treatment.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Anxious mood 1616 707
Panic disorder 1266 271
Social anxiety disorder 664 156
Insomnia 238 140
Generalized anxiety disorder 180 83

Show all 276 reasons taken


  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 63
Moderate 166
Mild 362
None 672

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Lorazepam

Side effect Patients Percentage
Drowsiness 108
Sleepiness 58
Fatigue 26
Sedation 23
Tiredness 23
Memory loss 18

Show all 149 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking Lorazepam

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Doctor's advice 273
Did not seem to work 203
Other 193
Course of treatment ended 115
Side effects too severe 110
Personal research 37
Change in health plan coverage 24
Expense 20
See all 776 patients who've stopped taking Lorazepam

Duration

Stopped taking Lorazepam

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 142
1 - 6 months 157
6 months - 1 year 114
1 - 2 years 98
2 - 5 years 133
5 - 10 years 74
10 years or more 39
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 780
Usually 256
Sometimes 176
Never taken as prescribed 51
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 22
Somewhat hard to take 73
A little hard to take 141
Not at all hard to take 1027
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 5
$100-199 6
$50-99 19
$25-49 40
< $25 688
Not specified 505

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Lorazepam after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Clonazepam (Klonopin) 57
Alprazolam (Xanax) 56
Diazepam (Valium) 20
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) 8
Buspirone (BuSpar) 6

Show all 45 treatments patients report switching from

Patients stopped taking Lorazepam and switched to:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Clonazepam (Klonopin) 81
Alprazolam (Xanax) 48
Diazepam (Valium) 26
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) 13
Escitalopram (Lexapro) 6

Show all 34 treatments patients report switching to

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87 patient evaluations for Lorazepam

Jul 18, 2020 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 6, 2020 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jan 22, 2020 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jan 1, 2020 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 29, 2019 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 1, 2019 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 3, 2019 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 7, 2019 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 10, 2019 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jun 19, 2019 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 13, 2019 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 28, 2019 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 24, 2019 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Jan 4, 2019 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Dec 1, 2018 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 28, 2018 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 3, 2018 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 4, 2018 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 4, 2018 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jun 28, 2018 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jun 4, 2018 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild (drowsiness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 9, 2018 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Apr 6, 2018 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild (drowsiness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 8, 2018 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild (drowsiness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 8, 2018 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jan 13, 2018 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Dec 14, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild (drowsiness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 16, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild (drowsiness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 27, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild (drowsiness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 25, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild (drowsiness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jun 29, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 30, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 2, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Apr 5, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 8, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 11, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jan 6, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Dec 11, 2016 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 19, 2016 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 14, 2016 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Sep 17, 2016 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 17, 2016 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 20, 2016 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jun 22, 2016 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 24, 2016 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: $50-99 monthly

Apr 26, 2016 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: $50-99 monthly

Mar 21, 2016 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: $50-99 monthly

Feb 11, 2016 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: $50-99 monthly

Jan 19, 2016 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: $50-99 monthly

Dec 15, 2015 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: $50-99 monthly

Nov 16, 2015 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: $50-99 monthly

Nov 12, 2015 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: $50-99 monthly

Oct 21, 2015 (Started Jul 15, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for seizures (partial focal))
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: $50-99 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 28, 2017 (Started Oct 23, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for anxious mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.5 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 28, 2017 (Started Oct 23, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for anxious mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.5 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 23, 2016 (Started Oct 23, 2015)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for anxious mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.5 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

May 23, 2017 (Started Nov 17, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anxious mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 21, 2017 (Started Nov 17, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anxious mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 12, 2015 (Started Nov 17, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anxious mood)
  • Side effects
    Mild (dizziness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Nov 24, 2009 (Started Nov 17, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anxious mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks
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