lorazepam Related Diseases & Conditions

Medications are used to manage a variety of conditions. Our doctors have compiled a list of ailments that the medication lorazepam may be used to treat or manage.

  • Anxiety Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension and fear characterized by physical symptoms. Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses...learn more »
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    Anxiety Article
    • Generalized anxiety disorder facts
    • What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
    • What are the different types of anxiety?
    • How common is generalized anxiety disorder?
    • What are causes and risk factors for anxiety?
    • What are anxiety symptoms and signs?
    • How is generalized anxiety disorder diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for anxiety?
    • What are the side effects of anxiety medications?
    • What are complications of generalized anxiety disorder?
    • Can anxiety be prevented?
    • What is the prognosis of generalized anxiety disorder?
    • Are there support groups for those with generalized anxiety disorder?
    • Where can people find additional information on generalized anxiety disorder?
  • Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, formerly known as fibrositis, causes chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints...learn more »
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    Fibromyalgia Article
    • Fibromyalgia facts
    • What is fibromyalgia?
    • What causes fibromyalgia?
    • Whom does fibromyalgia affect?
    • What are fibromyalgia symptoms and signs?
    • How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?
    • Are exercise, stress reduction, or changes in diet helpful in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
    • What are medications and other forms of treatment for fibromyalgia?
    • What is the outlook (prognosis) for patients with fibromyalgia?
    • Can fibromyalgia be prevented?
    • What is in the future for fibromyalgia therapy?
    • Where can people find more information about fibromyalgia and support groups?
  • Stress Stress occurs when forces from the outside world impinge on the individual. Stress is a normal part of life. However,...learn more »
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    Stress Article
    • What is stress?
    • A brief history of stress
    • What are the signs and symptoms of poorly managed stress?
    • Who is most vulnerable to stress?
    • Teen stress
    • What is the healthy response to stress?
    • How does the response to stress work?
    • What is the role of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis (grouping) in stress?
    • What is the role of the locus coeruleus in stress?
    • How do the connections in the brain work in stress?
    • What do we know about using (activating) and overusing our internal systems that respond to stress?
    • What are the effects of stress on medical and psychological conditions?
    • Conclusions about the effects of stress
    • How can we manage stress?
    • What's in the future for stress?
    • Stress At A Glance
  • Dislocated Shoulder The shoulder is the most often dislocated joint in the body due to its mobility. Dislocation occurs when the head of the humerus...learn more »
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    Dislocated Shoulder Article
    • What is dislocation of the shoulder? What causes a shoulder dislocation?
    • What are the symptoms and signs of a dislocated shoulder?
    • How is a dislocated shoulder diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for a dislocated shoulder?
    • What happens after reduction of a shoulder dislocation?
    • What is appropriate follow-up following a shoulder dislocation?
    • What are potential complications of a shoulder dislocation?
    • Shoulder Dislocation At A Glance
  • Insomnia Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of difficulty falling asleep; waking up...learn more »
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    Insomnia Article
    • What is insomnia?
    • What causes insomnia?
    • What are other causes of insomnia?
    • What are the risk factors for insomnia?
    • What are the symptoms of insomnia?
    • When should I call the doctor about insomnia?
    • How is insomnia diagnosed?
    • How is insomnia treated?
    • What are non-medical treatments for insomnia?
    • What is sleep hygiene?
    • How can stimulus control help with insomnia?
    • What is sleep restriction?
    • What medications are used to treat insomnia?
    • What is the outlook for insomnia?
    • Insomnia At A Glance
  • Sleep A number of vital tasks carried out during sleep help maintain good health and enable people to function at their best. Sleep...learn more »
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    Sleep Article
    • What is sleep?
    • What are the stages of sleep?
    • How much sleep does a person need?
    • Does the amount of sleep we need change as we age?
    • What are signs and symptoms of sleep deprivation?
    • What are and what causes sleep disorders?
    • How are sleep problems diagnosed?
    • How are sleep problems treated?
    • Sleep hygiene
    • Other therapies
    • Sleep aids (prescription and OTC)
    • Are sleep problems and disease related?
    • How can I get a good night's sleep?
  • Agoraphobia Agoraphobia is a fear of being outside or of being in a situation from which escape would be impossible. Symptoms include...learn more »
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    Agoraphobia Article
    • What is agoraphobia?
    • What causes agoraphobia?
    • What are the symptoms of agoraphobia?
    • What are the risk factors for agoraphobia?
    • When should one seek medical care for agoraphobia?
    • How is agoraphobia diagnosed?
    • How is agoraphobia treated?
    • What are the complications of agoraphobia?
    • Is there coping and support information for both agoraphobia patients and their family members and loved ones?
    • Agoraphobia At A Glance
  • Dystonia Dystonia disorders cause involuntary movements and prolonged muscle contraction, resulting in twisting body motions, tremor, and...learn more »
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    Dystonia Article
    • What are the dystonias?
    • What are the symptoms of dystonias?
    • How are dystonias classified?
    • What do scientists know about the dystonias?
    • When do symptoms of dystonias occur?
    • Are there any treatments for dystonias?
    • What research is being done on dystonias?
    • Where can I get more information about dystonias?
  • Phobias Phobias are unrelenting fears of activities (social phobias), situations (agoraphobia), and specific items (arachnophobia). There...learn more »
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    Phobias Article
    • Phobia facts
    • What is a phobia? What are the different kinds of phobias?
    • What are the complications of phobias?
    • What are the causes and risk factors for phobias?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of phobias?
    • How are phobias assessed?
    • How are phobias treated?
    • What is the prognosis for phobias?
    • How are phobias prevented?
    • How can people cope with phobias?
    • Where can people get information and help for phobias?
  • Insomnia Treatment (Sleep Aids and Stimulants) Insomnia is difficulty in falling or staying asleep, the absence of restful sleep, or poor quality of sleep. Insomnia is a...learn more »
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    Insomnia Treatment (Sleep Aids and Stimulants) Article
    • What is insomnia and what causes it?
    • What are non-drug treatments for insomnia?
    • Melatonin
    • What over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are there for insomnia treatment?
    • Antihistamines
    • What prescription medicines are there for insomnia treatment?
    • What stimulant products are available OTC?
    • Caffeine
  • Mental Health Mental health is an optimal way of thinking, relating to others, and feeling. All of the diagnosable mental disorders fall under...learn more »
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    Mental Health Article
    • Mental health and mental illness facts
    • What is mental health?
    • What is mental illness?
    • What are common types of mental illness?
    • What are the causes and risk factors for mental illness?
    • What are symptoms and signs of mental illness?
    • How is mental illness diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for a mental health problem?
    • Can mental health disorders be prevented?
    • What is the prognosis for mental health problems?
    • Where can people get support for mental health disorders?
    • Where can people get more information about mental illnesses?
  • Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) Cyclic vomiting syndrome is a condition in which affected individuals have severe nausea and vomiting that come in cycles....learn more »
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    Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) Article
    • Cyclic vomiting syndrome facts*
    • What is cyclic vomiting syndrome?
    • What are the symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome?
    • What triggers cyclic vomiting syndrome?
    • What are the four phases of cyclic vomiting syndrome?
    • How is cyclic vomiting syndrome diagnosed?
    • How is cyclic vomiting syndrome treated?
    • What are the complications if cyclic vomiting syndrome is not treated?
    • What is the relationship between cyclic vomiting syndrome and migraines?
    • What other features and conditions accompany cyclic vomiting syndrome?
    • How common is cyclic vomiting syndrome?
    • What are the genetic changes related to cyclic vomiting syndrome?
    • How do people inherit cyclic vomiting syndrome?
    • What other names do people use for cyclic vomiting syndrome?
  • Brief Psychotic Disorder Brief psychotic disorder is a short-term mental illness that features psychotic symptoms. There are three forms of brief...learn more »
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    Brief Psychotic Disorder Article
    • What are the symptoms of brief psychotic disorder?
    • What causes brief psychotic disorder?
    • How common is brief psychotic disorder?
    • How is brief psychotic disorder diagnosed?
    • How is brief psychotic disorder treated?
    • What is the prognosis for people with brief psychotic disorder?
    • Can brief psychotic disorder be prevented?