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Does LORAZEPAM Cause Respiratory depression? 425 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 425 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with LORAZEPAM (Lorazepam). This represents 1.3% of all adverse event reports for LORAZEPAM.

425
Reports of Respiratory depression with LORAZEPAM
1.3%
of all LORAZEPAM reports
87
Deaths
279
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From LORAZEPAM?

Of the 425 reports, 87 (20.5%) resulted in death, 279 (65.6%) required hospitalization, and 81 (19.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory depression Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Respiratory depression is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for LORAZEPAM.

What Other Side Effects Does LORAZEPAM Cause?

Drug ineffective (3,775) Drug abuse (3,741) Toxicity to various agents (2,836) Completed suicide (2,340) Off label use (2,178) Somnolence (2,114) Sopor (2,042) Anxiety (1,573) Fall (1,524) Overdose (1,516)

What Other Drugs Cause Respiratory depression?

MORPHINE (890) FENTANYL (811) METHADONE (759) OXYCODONE (662) DIAZEPAM (660) ACETAMINOPHEN (582) TRAMADOL (544) GABAPENTIN (458) PREGABALIN (425) QUETIAPINE (403)

Which LORAZEPAM Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

LORAZEPAM vs LORCASERIN LORAZEPAM vs LORLATINIB LORAZEPAM vs LORMETAZEPAM LORAZEPAM vs LORNOXICAM LORAZEPAM vs LOSARTAN

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