Uses / Indications:
Lopez 2mg Tablet MD is used in the treatment of short term anxiety and epilepsy.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Lopez 2mg Tablet MD is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
If you are taking Lopez for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Lopez, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Lopez is very high.
Side Effects:
Sleepiness, Memory impairment, Dizziness, Uncoordinated body movements, Fatigue, Constipation, Slurred speech, Headache, Irritability, Depression, Dryness in mouth.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Lopez 2mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Lopez 2mg Tablet MD is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Faq for medicine:
Is Lopez addictive or habit forming or narcotic? : Lopez is addictive and habit forming, as on prolonged use, it may make you dependent such that you will not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it. It is therefore classified as a narcotic and only the exact quantity required by you will be provided by the chemist/pharmacist after producing a prescriptio|Is Lopez the same as Xanax (alprazolam) or Valium (diazepam)? : Lopez. Xanax (alprazolam) and Valium (diazepam) belong to the same group of drugs called benzodiazepines, but they are used for different indications|Is Lopez a muscle relaxer? : Yes. Lopez acts on the brain to relax muscles|Is Lopez a beta blocker or SSRI? : Lopez is neither a beta blocker (anti-hypertensive) or SSRI (anti-depressant); it belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines|Can I take Lopez for a long time or can I take Lopez forever or how long can I take Lopez or can you take Lopez for years? : This drug should be used for only a short time. Do not take this medication for longer than 4 months without your doctor's advice|Can I take Lopez for pain? : No. Lopez is not a pain-relieving medication. Use it only as advised by your doctor|Can you take Lopez for anxiety? : Yes, it is used to treat anxiety|Can I take lorazepam with melatonin/ Zoloft (sertraline)/ tramadol/ Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone)/ Advil (ibuprofen)/ Ambien (Zolpidem)/ Wellbutrin (bupropion)/ Tylenol (paracetamol)? : Lorazepam has no known harmful interaction with Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (paracetamol); hence can be taken together. Drugs like melatonin/ Zoloft (sertraline)/ tramadol/ Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone)/ Ambien (Zolpidem)/ Wellbutrin (bupropion) can increase the side-effects of lorazepam, and vice verca. Please consult your doctor before taking lorazepam with any other drug|Can I take Lopez with prednisone? : Lopez has no known harmful interaction with prednisone, but always consult with your doctor before taking this medication|Does Lopez get you high? : Lopez enhances the action of a signaling chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain and thus produces a calming effect. This calming effect may be perceived as pleasant or feeling high by some individuals. On prolonged use, Lopez may also make an individual dependant such that they are not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it|Does Lopez lower blood pressure? : Lopez itself can rarely lower blood pressure. However, it is known to potentiate the effect of medicines used to treat high blood pressure, and cause excessive lowering of blood pressure|Does Lopez make you sleepy? : Yes, excessive sleepiness and daytime drowsiness are few of the side-effects of Lopez|Does Lopez cause erectile dysfunction? : Lopez can interfere with sexual function and very rarely causes erectile dysfunction (i.e. inability to achieve erection).
Medicine interaction:
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