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Loxum 1 Tablet

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Composition FOR Loxum 1mg Tablet

Lorazepam(1mg)

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alcohol interaction for Loxum Tablet

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lactation interaction for Loxum Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Loxum 1 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loxum 1 Tablet
UNSAFE
Loxum 1 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Loxum 1 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Loxum 1 Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Loxum 1 Tablet should be gradual.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Loxum 1mg Tablet

Lorazepam(1mg)

Loxum tablet uses

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

How loxum tablet works

Loxum 1 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 loxum 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 Loxum 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 Loxum 1mg Tablet

Lorazepam

Q. Is Loxum 1 Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Loxum 1 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 Loxum 1 Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Loxum 1 Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Loxum 1 Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
Q. For how long will Loxum 1 Tablet stay in my system?
Loxum 1 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 Loxum 1 Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Loxum 1 Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
Q. If I suddenly stop taking Loxum 1 Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Loxum 1 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 Loxum 1 Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Loxum 1 Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Loxum 1 Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Loxum 1 Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Loxum 1 Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Loxum 1 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 Loxum 1 Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Loxum 1 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 Loxum 1 Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.
Q. Is Loxum 1 Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Loxum 1 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 Loxum 1 Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Loxum 1 Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Loxum 1 Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
Q. For how long will Loxum 1 Tablet stay in my system?
Loxum 1 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 Loxum 1 Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Loxum 1 Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
Q. If I suddenly stop taking Loxum 1 Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Loxum 1 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 Loxum 1 Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Loxum 1 Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Loxum 1 Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Loxum 1 Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Loxum 1 Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Loxum 1 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 Loxum 1 Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Loxum 1 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 Loxum 1 Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.

Content on this page was last updated on 25 November, 2025, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)