Lorazepam

Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine medication used to treat anxiety and sleeping problems that are related to anxiety (NHS, 2023).

Lorazepam is a prescription-only medication used to treat people suffering from anxiety, sleeping disorders linked to anxiety, and severe agitation. Lorazepam can also be used as a pre-med before surgery or dental work. It can also be used to treat sickness and vomiting that people experience after having chemotherapy.

Lorazepam belongs to a family of medications known as benzodiazepines. Lorazepam works by increasing the levels of a calming chemical in your brain. The chemical is called gamma-amino-butyric acid, which is often shortened to GABA. This chemical released in the brain can make you feel calmer, relieving anxiety and allowing you to feel at ease. This is why Lorazepam is used for anxiety-based sleeping disorders as it allows you to relax enough to sleep.

The strength of Lorazepam that is available to buy is 1mg. You should always ensure to only take the amount of Lorazepam that your doctor has prescribed at the frequency your doctor has prescribed. If your doctor has instructed you to take one tablet a day, you should only ever do so. 

The tablets that you can purchase from EU Meds are to be swallowed orally with the help of water if needed. It is important to note that you should never chew, break, or crush Lorazepam tablets as this can affect how the medication is absorbed into the body. 

There are some precautions that you will need to take when you are prescribed Lorazepam. Firstly, you should not take the medication if you are pregnant, or if you are planning on getting pregnant whilst you are taking the medication. It is also possible to become reliant on Lorazepam, to make sure this does not happen you should only take the medication as advised by your prescriber.  

As with other prescription-only medications, you may experience some side effects. There are some more common side effects, as well as some more uncommon, serious side effects. The common side effects of Lorazepam include:

• Tiredness in the daytime
• Feeling weak
• Issues with coordination

The more serious side effects that you may experience include:

• Slow, shallow breathing
• Issues with memory
• Hallucinations
• Difficulty with balance and standing
• Whites of the eyes or skin going yellow

If you begin to experience any of these side effects you should contact your doctor as soon as possible. 

You can purchase Lorazepam online from EU Meds following a successful consultation with a doctor. You will then be given a prescription and you will be able to make your purchase.