Talkiatry Medication Guide
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Commonly prescribed for:
- Anxiety disorders
- Panic attacks
- Acute agitation or severe anxiety
- Sometimes used short-term for insomnia related to anxiety
- Also used in medical settings for seizures or sedation
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- Enhances the calming effects of GABA. Lorazepam increases the activity of GABA, a neurotransmitter that slows brain activity.
- Quietly reduces overactive stress signals. This helps calm brain circuits involved in anxiety, panic, and agitation.
- Produces rapid calming effects. Many people feel relief from intense anxiety or panic fairly quickly after taking it.
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- It works quickly. Many people feel the effects within 20–60 minutes.
- It’s usually used short-term. Because benzodiazepines can lead to dependence, doctors typically prescribe lorazepam carefully and for limited situations.
- Don’t stop suddenly. If taken regularly, lorazepam should be tapered gradually with medical guidance to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
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Lorazepam is a medication that can be thought of as having both strong benefits and strong risks associated with it. This may result in your psychiatrist recommending a short term trial, or avoiding this medication altogether.
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