{"ok":true,"entry":{"slug":"lorazepam","kind":"medication","name":"lorazepam","aliases":["Ativan"],"brands_sg":["Apo-Lorazepam","Lorans"],"class":"benzodiazepine","tags":["mental-health"],"use_for":"prescribed short-term for anxiety, panic or insomnia","use_after":"healthhub: with or without food, as the doctor directs","use_duration":null,"take_with":"water · healthhub: alcohol can cause excessive sleepiness","pros":["healthhub: short-term use for anxiety or panic symptoms","healthhub: may be taken with or without food","healthhub: most side effects improve with time"],"cons":["healthhub: habit-forming at high doses or long use","hh: drowsiness, dizziness, clumsiness, constipation","healthhub: abrupt stopping can trigger withdrawal fits"],"dose_note":"the us fda label for lorazepam tablets states 'The usual range is 2 to 6 mg/day given in divided doses, the largest dose being taken before bedtime, but the daily dosage may vary from 1 to 10 mg/day' — that is a stated range, and this label names no separate maximum. the same label says 'dose, frequency of administration, and duration of therapy should be individualized according to patient response'. sg-registered strengths are 0.5 mg and 1 mg tablets. in singapore the prescriber sets the dose.","dosage":null,"ul_status":null,"sg_class":"prescription-only","cautions":["lung, brain, kidney or liver disease (healthhub)","past drug or alcohol misuse (healthhub)","glaucoma, seizures, myasthenia gravis or sleep apnoea (healthhub)","pregnancy, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding (healthhub)"],"clashes":[{"src":["hh_lzp_avoid"],"food":true,"note":"healthhub: it can cause excessive sleepiness","with":"alcohol"},{"src":["hh_lzp_precautions"],"note":"healthhub: some may affect how it works or cause serious drug interactions","with":"other medicines, supplements and herbal remedies"}],"sources":[{"id":"hsa_register","url":"https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_767279312753558cbf19d48344577084/view","label":"HSA — Listing of Registered Therapeutic Products (data.gov.sg open dataset, 5,511 rows, cached in full and filtered locally)","quote":"All 3 registered lorazepam products carry Forensicclassification 'Prescription Only' — SIN03452P APO-LORAZEPAM TABLET 1 mg · SIN03708P APO-LORAZEPAM TABLET 0.5 mg · SIN00967P LORANS 1 TABLET 1 mg","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"hh_lzp_uses","url":"https://www.healthhub.sg/medication-devices-and-treatment/medications/lorazepam","label":"HealthHub (National Medication Information workgroup, SG) — Lorazepam: what is this medication for","quote":"Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications known as benzodiazepines. It can be used for short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty sleeping), anxiety or panic symptoms such as: Feeling constantly worried and helpless; Very fast heartbeat","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"hh_lzp_howto","url":"https://www.healthhub.sg/medication-devices-and-treatment/medications/lorazepam","label":"HealthHub — Lorazepam: how should I take this medication","quote":"Follow the instructions on your medication label and take this medication as prescribed by your doctor. Lorazepam may be taken with or without food.","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"hh_lzp_side","url":"https://www.healthhub.sg/medication-devices-and-treatment/medications/lorazepam","label":"HealthHub — Lorazepam: common side effects","quote":"Nausea or stomach discomfort … Constipation … Dizziness … Drowsiness or feeling tired … Feeling clumsy or unsteady. Most of the side effects listed here will improve with time.","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"hh_lzp_habit","url":"https://www.healthhub.sg/medication-devices-and-treatment/medications/lorazepam","label":"HealthHub — Lorazepam: habit-forming potential","quote":"This medication may be habit-forming when taken excessively or for a prolonged duration (especially at high doses) … On a short-term basis (2 - 4 weeks); At the lowest effective dose; Intermittently","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"hh_lzp_withdrawal","url":"https://www.healthhub.sg/medication-devices-and-treatment/medications/lorazepam","label":"HealthHub — Lorazepam: stopping the medication","quote":"do not stop taking it abruptly as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as increased sweating, increased heart rate, tremors, trouble sleeping, increased agitation … and in severe cases, medical emergencies such as fits.","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"hh_lzp_precautions","url":"https://www.healthhub.sg/medication-devices-and-treatment/medications/lorazepam","label":"HealthHub — Lorazepam: what precautions should I take","quote":"Lung, brain, kidney or liver disease; Previous drug or alcohol abuse; Glaucoma (high pressure in the eyes), seizures (fits), Myasthenia Gravis … or sleep apnea … Some of them may cause serious drug interactions","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"hh_lzp_avoid","url":"https://www.healthhub.sg/medication-devices-and-treatment/medications/lorazepam","label":"HealthHub — Lorazepam: what food or medication should I avoid","quote":"Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Lorazepam as it can cause excessive sleepiness.","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"fda_lorazepam_dose","url":"https://api.fda.gov/drug/label.json?search=openfda.generic_name:%22LORAZEPAM%22+AND+openfda.route:%22ORAL%22&limit=10","label":"US FDA label for lorazepam tablets, DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, via openFDA (Preferred Pharmaceuticals, effective 2025-07-24)","quote":"The usual range is 2 to 6 mg/day given in divided doses, the largest dose being taken before bedtime, but the daily dosage may vary from 1 to 10 mg/day.","accessed":"2026-08-27"}],"brand_certs":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-29T16:16:24.715168+08:00"},"disclaimer":"kozen-x is not a medical device and does not give medical advice. it lists what published sources have written down. absence of a record is not the same as safe."}