Who can take lorazepam
Most adults can take lorazepam for anxiety or insomnia. Lorazepam can be used as a pre-med in people aged 5 years and older.
Who may not be able to take lorazepam
Lorazepam is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell a doctor before starting to take lorazepam if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to lorazepam or any other medicine
- have liver or kidney problems
- have breathing or chest problems
- have myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness
- have sleep apnoea, a condition that causes breathing problems when you're asleep
- have ever had depression or thoughts of harming yourself
- have been diagnosed with a personality disorder
- have ever had problems with alcohol or drugs
- have arteriosclerosis, a condition that affects blood flow
- have balance problems or are at risk of falls
- are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding
- have glaucoma, a condition that causes high pressure in the eye
- are going to have a general anaesthetic for an operation or dental treatment