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Lorazepam is a sleep-inducer which is a kind of anti-anxiety drug (psychiatric drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Sleep inducer

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Irritability
Fatigue
Dizziness
Balance problems
Confusion
Appetite changes
Leaking urine
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Difficulty talking
Disinhibition
Double vision
Low blood pressure
Incontinence

Serious

Drug problems
Low blood pressure
Suicidal thoughts
Slow or irregular breathing
Heart palpitations
Apnea
Illegal drug abuse

Treats

Acute schizophrenia
Condition
Schizophrenia
Condition
Brief psychotic disorder
Condition

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