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Loratop 3mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Loratop 3mg Tablet

Lorazepam(3mg)

food interaction for Loratop Tablet

alcohol interaction for Loratop Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Loratop Tablet

lactation interaction for Loratop Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Loratop 3mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loratop 3mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Loratop 3mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Loratop 3mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Loratop 3mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Loratop 3mg Tablet should be gradual.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Loratop 3mg Tablet

Lorazepam(3mg)

Loratop tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of anxiety disorder and short term anxiety.

How loratop tablet works

Loratop 3mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Common side effects of loratop tablet

Injection site pain, Sedation, Blurred vision, Memory impairment, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Depression, Drowsiness, Unsteadiness, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Hypersensitivity, Paradoxical reactions, Drug dependence, Apnea (absence of breathing), Dizziness, Weakness, Hypotension (low blood pressure)

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Expert advice FOR Loratop Tablet

  • The addiction/habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
  • Lorazepam may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor, as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremors, and confusion.

Frequently asked questions FOR Loratop 3mg Tablet

Lorazepam

Q. Is Loratop 3mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Loratop 3mg Tablet is not an opioid. It belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicines and is used for short-term treatment (2-4 weeks) only. It is a habit-forming medicine and can make a person physically and psychologically dependent.
Q. Can Loratop 3mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Loratop 3mg Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Loratop 3mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
Q. For how long will Loratop 3mg Tablet stay in my system?
Loratop 3mg Tablet may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.
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Q. Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Loratop 3mg Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Loratop 3mg Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
Q. If I suddenly stop taking Loratop 3mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Loratop 3mg Tablet gradually before completely stopping it. Suddenly stopping it may lead to withdrawal symptoms which include loss of the sense of reality, feeling detached from life, and unable to feel emotion. Some patients have also experienced numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ears), uncontrolled or overactive movements, twitching, shaking, feeling sick, being sick, stomach upsets or stomach pain, loss of appetite, agitation and abnormally fast heart beats. It can also cause panic attacks, dizziness or feeling faint, memory loss, hallucinations, feeling stiff and unable to move easily, feeling very warm, convulsions (sudden uncontrolled shaking or jerking of the body) and oversensitivity to light, sound and touch.
Q. Does Loratop 3mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Loratop 3mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Loratop 3mg Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Loratop 3mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Loratop 3mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Loratop 3mg Tablet can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in old age patients.
Q. Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Loratop 3mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Loratop 3mg Tablet may cause loss of muscle control, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing and even coma. If you have taken higher than the recommended dose of Loratop 3mg Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.
Q. Is Loratop 3mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Loratop 3mg Tablet is not an opioid. It belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicines and is used for short-term treatment (2-4 weeks) only. It is a habit-forming medicine and can make a person physically and psychologically dependent.
Q. Can Loratop 3mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Loratop 3mg Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Loratop 3mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
Q. For how long will Loratop 3mg Tablet stay in my system?
Loratop 3mg Tablet may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.
Q. Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Loratop 3mg Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Loratop 3mg Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
Q. If I suddenly stop taking Loratop 3mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Loratop 3mg Tablet gradually before completely stopping it. Suddenly stopping it may lead to withdrawal symptoms which include loss of the sense of reality, feeling detached from life, and unable to feel emotion. Some patients have also experienced numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ears), uncontrolled or overactive movements, twitching, shaking, feeling sick, being sick, stomach upsets or stomach pain, loss of appetite, agitation and abnormally fast heart beats. It can also cause panic attacks, dizziness or feeling faint, memory loss, hallucinations, feeling stiff and unable to move easily, feeling very warm, convulsions (sudden uncontrolled shaking or jerking of the body) and oversensitivity to light, sound and touch.
Q. Does Loratop 3mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Loratop 3mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Loratop 3mg Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Loratop 3mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Loratop 3mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Loratop 3mg Tablet can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in old age patients.
Q. Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Loratop 3mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Loratop 3mg Tablet may cause loss of muscle control, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing and even coma. If you have taken higher than the recommended dose of Loratop 3mg Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 September, 2025, by Dr. Lalit Kanodia (MBA, MD Pharmacology)