Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lorazepam as follows: Lorazepam use, especially in individuals with history of anxiety and bipolar disorder, can sometimes result in exacerbation of depressive symptoms, hallucinations, changes in behavior, irritability, compromised sexual drive, and provoke thoughts of suicide. Individuals taking Lorazepam can also present compromised memory and forgetfulness. Report any deterioration of symptoms of mood disorder immediately to your physician, so that, a change in plan of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lorazepam as follows: Lorazepam can take some time, about 2 - 3 weeks, to fairly adjust to your body, before any relief with your complaints and easing of side-effects is experienced. So, do not discontinue taking the medication without your physician’s consult, as you failed to see the desired result immediately after taking the medication. Your physician could change the dose of Lorazepam, based on [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lorazepam as follows: Observe compliance with any periodical lab draws ordered, while taking Lorazepam. Lorazepam intake, secondary to depression of central nervous system, results in dizziness and confusion. Avoid sudden changes in position, until you are used to the side-effects of Lorazepam intake. Sudden change of positions can make the confusion and dizzy episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Observing compliance with use [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Lorazepam as follows: Follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. If using a pillbox, check the expiration date on the medication container every time you fill the pillbox. If you are taking this medication for longer periods of time, set reminders on your phone, one 10 days ahead, the next a week ahead, and then every day, before you run out of the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lorazepam as follows: Avoid taking Lorazepam with grapefruit juice, as it can also inhibit the enzymes needed for the metabolism of Lorazepam. Concurrent administration of grapefruit juice with lorazepam can inhibit the metabolism of lorazepam. Thus, lorazepam stays in the body for prolonged duration of time in comparison to normal and stand the risk of causing toxicity. Some medications, such as, phenytoin and carbamazepine, induce the enzymes needed [...]