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Matbenz 1MD Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Matbenz 1MD Tablet.
UNSAFE
Matbenz 1MD 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
Matbenz 1MD Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Matbenz 1MD Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Matbenz 1MD Tablet should be gradual.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Matbenz 1mg Tablet MD

Lorazepam(1mg)

Matbenz tablet md uses

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

How matbenz tablet md works

Matbenz 1MD 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 matbenz tablet md

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

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Expert advice FOR Matbenz Tablet MD

  • The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
  • It 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, tremor, and confusion.

Frequently asked questions FOR Matbenz 1mg Tablet MD

Lorazepam

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

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)