What is the pill EP 905 1?
Pill with imprint EP 905 1 is White, Round and has been identified as Lorazepam 1 mg. It is supplied by Major Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Is lorazepam used as a sleeping pill?
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine. It is approved for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, or sleep difficulty due to anxiety or stress, status epilepticus (continuous seizures), and as a medication given right before anesthesia. However, benzodiazepines can also be used to treat alcohol withdrawal.
How bad is Lorazepam?
While the CNS-depressing effects can help relieve anxiety and panic, they can also be dangerous, especially when the drug is taken in high doses. Ativan may cause respiratory depression, which could be fatal. Combining Ativan with another CNS depressant can result in even greater CNS depression.
How much lorazepam can I take?
The usual range is 2 to 6 mg/day given in divided doses, the largest dose being taken before bedtime, but the daily dosage may vary from 1 to 10 mg/day. For anxiety, most patients require an initial dose of 2 to 3 mg/day given two times a day or three times a day.
Can I take 2mg lorazepam?
Adults and children 12 years of age and older—2 to 6 milligrams (mg) in divided doses per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. Older adults—At first, 1 to 2 mg in divided doses per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
How much Ativan is too much?
The maximum dose of Ativan in 24 hours is 10 milligrams (mg). This dose is typically taken for conditions that are treated with Ativan tablets, such as anxiety. The 10-mg maximum dose is usually divided into two or three doses.
Will lorazepam calm you?
Lorazepam (known as a central nervous system depressant) works to treat anxiety by slowing down nerve signals in the brain, to produce feelings of calm.
What is the drug class for lorazepam?
This medication is used to treat anxiety. Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).
What is lorazepam used for in adults?
Lorazepam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines . It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Lorazepam is used to treat anxiety disorders and seizure disorders.