Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is lorazepam. It helps to calm and relieve anxiety. It may have other uses, too. 

You should take this medicine EXACTLY as your doctor tells you to. Call your doctor if your dose does not control your symptoms. You should not change your dose or stop taking this medicine unless your doctor says it's okay. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include feeling weak and tired. You could also feel dizzy or unsteady. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before you do activities that require you to be alert, like driving. It's a good idea to stand up slowly to avoid becoming light-headed and dizzy. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects can occur. You should read the Medication Guide to know which symptoms to watch for and when to get emergency medical help. To help keep this medicine safe for you, you should use the lowest dose for the shortest time possible.

Lorazepam can have severe drug interactions. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking ANY other medicines. Also, do not drink alcohol. 

This medicine is controlled by federal law. It can put you at risk for addiction, abuse, misuse, overdose, and death. It can be dangerous to others, so store it in a safe place. After you stop taking it you should dispose of it properly. Ask your pharmacist about proper disposal options in your area or go to the FDA.gov website for more information.

Lorazepam can be harmful to babies. Women must talk to their doctors before taking this medicine during pregnancy. Women should not breastfeed.

For best results, take lorazepam only as prescribed and read the Medication Guide for full information.