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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Short term anxiety Epilepsy

COMPOSITION:
Lorazepam (1mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
respiratory

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Larox 1mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Larox 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Larox 1mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Larox 1mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Larox 1mg Tablet should be gradual.

Driving

Larox 1mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Larox 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Larox 1mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Larox 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Larox 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Larox 1mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Lorazepam   1mg

Uses of Larox Tablet
Larox 1mg Tablet is used in the treatment of short term anxiety and epilepsy.

How to use Larox Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Larox 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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

Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Larox Tablet
If you are taking Larox 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 Larox, 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 Larox is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Larox for a long time or can I take Larox forever or how long can I take Larox or can you take Larox 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 Larox for pain?
No. Larox is not a pain-relieving medication. Use it only as advised by your doctor

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

Q. Does Larox get you high?
Larox 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, Larox may also make an individual dependant such that they are not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it

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

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