What is Lorazepam overdose?

Lorazepam overdose symptoms and treatment


Symptoms of Lorazepam overdose include:

  • sleepiness
  • dizziness
  • confusion
  • paradoxical reactions (hostility and aggression)
  • a slow heart beat
  • difficulty breathing
  • difficulty walking and talking
  • an appearance of being drunk
  • unconsciousness
  • death.

    • When taken as prescribed, Lorazepam is usually not fatal in overdose, but may cause fatal respiratory depression if taken in overdose with alcohol.

    Early management of alert patients includes emetics, gastric lavage and activated charcoal. Otherwise, management is by observation, including of vital signs, support and - only if necessary, considering the hazards of doing so - giving intravenous flumazenil.

    To avoid overdose, a patient should strictly follow his/her doctor's recommendations. Do not exceed the prescribed dosages of the medications. The doctor or/and the patint's family should carefully monitor his/her response to the treatment.