Lorazepam withdrawal symptoms


What are Lorazepam Withdrawal Symptoms and
How to Avoid Them?


Lorazepam has a higher addictive potential, compared to other benzodiazepines. As a result, withdrawal symptoms are likely to occur even after a short period of using the medication on a regular basis (about as little as one week). Some patients may suffer from withdrawal symptoms even after several standard dosages of the drug.

Lorazepam withdrawal symptoms are very similar to those seen during alcohol and barbiturate withdrawal. Withdrawal from Lorazepam often leads to
  • headaches
  • anxiety
  • tension
  • depression
  • insomnia
  • confusion
  • irritability
  • sweating
  • dizziness
  • depersonalization
  • numbness or tingling of extremities
  • seizures
  • tremor
  • perceptual distortions
  • hypersensitivity to light, sound, and smell
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • appetite loss
  • hallucinations
  • delirium
  • stomach cramps
  • tachycardia
  • short-term memory loss
  • hyperthermia.

    • The higher the dose and the longer Lorazepam is taken for the greater the risk of facing unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Lorazepam treatment should be discontinued as soon as possible via a slow and gradual dose reduction regime.