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Does Long Term Usage Of Lorazepam-2mg Cause Any Side Effects Like Memory-loss?
I was looking for information about the effects of long term usage of the drug lorazepam. I am 85 years of age and have been taking a dose of 2mg a night to help sleep for the past 3 years and was concerned of memory loss and other side effects from long term usage. Without it I really have a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep. Should I have concerns of this with continued use of this drug?
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
Hello,
Yes, any dose of lorazepam can cause memory problems, fatigue and most importantly it puts elderly patients at risk for falls. You will need to work closely with your doctor to taper off this medication. It cannot be stopped suddenly but you really need to find another way to get a good night's sleep. This medication is very dangerous in patients over 65 years of age.
Regards
Yes, any dose of lorazepam can cause memory problems, fatigue and most importantly it puts elderly patients at risk for falls. You will need to work closely with your doctor to taper off this medication. It cannot be stopped suddenly but you really need to find another way to get a good night's sleep. This medication is very dangerous in patients over 65 years of age.
Regards
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