Common Sleepiness, Memory impairment, Dizziness, Uncoordinated body movements, Fatigue, Constipation, Slurred speech, Headache, Irritability, Depression, Dry mouth.

Expert advice for Lorel Tablet
If you are taking Lorel for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Lorel, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Lorel is very high.

Q. Is Lorel addictive or habit forming or narcotic?
Lorel is addictive and habit forming, as on prolonged use, it may make you dependent such that you will not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it. It is therefore classified as a narcotic and only the exact quantity required by you will be provided by the chemist/pharmacist after producing a prescriptio

Q. Is Lorel the same as Xanax (alprazolam) or Valium (diazepam)?
Lorel. Xanax (alprazolam) and Valium (diazepam) belong to the same group of drugs called benzodiazepines, but they are used for different indications

Q. Is Lorel a muscle relaxer?
Yes. Lorel acts on the brain to relax muscles

Q. Is Lorel a beta blocker or SSRI?
Lorel is neither a beta blocker (anti-hypertensive) or SSRI (anti-depressant); it belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines

Q. Can I take Lorel for a long time or can I take Lorel forever or how long can I take Lorel or can you take Lorel for years?
This drug should be used for only a short time. Do not take this medication for longer than 4 months without your doctor's advice

Q. Can I take Lorel for pain?
No. Lorel is not a pain-relieving medication. Use it only as advised by your doctor

Q. Can you take Lorel for anxiety?
Yes, it is used to treat anxiety

Q. Can I take lorazepam with melatonin/ Zoloft (sertraline)/ tramadol/ Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone)/ Advil (ibuprofen)/ Ambien (Zolpidem)/ Wellbutrin (bupropion)/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?
Lorazepam has no known harmful interaction with Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (paracetamol); hence can be taken together. Drugs like melatonin/ Zoloft (sertraline)/ tramadol/ Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone)/ Ambien (Zolpidem)/ Wellbutrin (bupropion) can increase the side-effects of lorazepam, and vice verca. Please consult your doctor before taking lorazepam with any other drug

Q. Can I take Lorel with prednisone?
Lorel has no known harmful interaction with prednisone, but always consult with your doctor before taking this medication

Q. Does Lorel get you high?
Lorel enhances the action of a signaling chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain and thus produces a calming effect. This calming effect may be perceived as pleasant or feeling high by some individuals. On prolonged use, Lorel may also make an individual dependant such that they are not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it

Q. Does Lorel lower blood pressure?
Lorel itself can rarely lower blood pressure. However, it is known to potentiate the effect of medicines used to treat high blood pressure, and cause excessive lowering of blood pressure

Q. Does Lorel make you sleepy?
Yes, excessive sleepiness and daytime drowsiness are few of the side-effects of Lorel

Q. Does Lorel cause erectile dysfunction?
Lorel can interfere with sexual function and very rarely causes erectile dysfunction (i.e. inability to achieve erection).