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What are the most common side effects of lorazepam? The most common side effects of lorazepam are listed below. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you. Drowsiness (or sleepiness) Dizziness Weakness Trouble with balance or coordination There may be other side effects of lorazepam that are not listed here. Contact your healthcare provider if you think you are having a side effect of a medicine. In the U.S., you can report side effects to the FDA at or by calling 800-FDA-1088. In Canada, you can report side effects to Health Canada at or by calling 866-234-2345. What are the serious side effects of lorazepam?While less common, the most serious side effects of lorazepam are described below, along with what to do if they happen. Severe Allergic Reactions. Lorazepam may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop taking lorazepam and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction. Suicidal Thoughts and Actions. Lorazepam may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a small number of people. If you are about to harm yourself, call 911 or call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms. New or increased thoughts of suicide or death Suicide attempt New or increased feelings of anxiety, depression, or other unusual changes in mood or behavior Risk of Misuse and Addiction. Misusing lorazepam can lead to serious side effects like coma or death. Misuse means taking a medicine in a way other than how it was prescribed. Use lorazepam exactly as prescribed. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel that lorazepam is not working. Call your healthcare provider right away or go to the nearest emergency room if you experience any of the following serious symptoms. Dependence and Withdrawal Reactions. Lorazepam can cause physical dependence, which means your body relies on the medicine to function properly. If you stop lorazepam suddenly, it could lead to withdrawal symptoms, which may be life-threatening. Do not stop taking lorazepam without talking with your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will tell you how to stop lorazepam to reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions. Call your healthcare provider right away or go to the nearest emergency room if you experience any of the following serious symptoms. Some people may experience the following symptoms of a withdrawal reaction that can last for several weeks to more than 12 months. Anxiety Trouble remembering, learning, or concentrating Depression Problems sleeping Feeling like insects are crawling under the skin Weakness Shaking Muscle twitching Burning or prickling feeling in the hands, arms, legs, or feet Ringing in the ears Risk With Opioid Medicines. Taking lorazepam with an opioid medicine, such as codeine, morphine, and oxycodone, may lead to severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and death. Get emergency help right away if you experience the following symptoms. Slow or shallow breathing Breathing stops (which may lead to the heart stopping) Excessive sleepiness or trouble staying awake Decreased Alertness or Coordination. Lorazepam can affect your alertness or coordination. Do not drive or do other activities that require alertness or coordination until you know how lorazepam affects you. Breathing Problems. Lorazepam may cause slow or shallow breathing, especially if you have breathing problems from another condition or take other medicines that can slow your breathing. Tell your healthcare provider if you develop severe sleepiness or trouble breathing, especially when you start lorazepam or when your dose is increased. Get emergency help if you have any of the following symptoms. Changes in the color of your skin, including bluish color to your lips and fingernails Confusion Shortness of breath Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or fainting Changes in your heart rate or rhythm, such as a fast, slow, pounding or skipping heartbeat Slow or shallow breathing Excessive sleepiness or trouble staying awake (责任编辑：) |