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To 2 hours before surgery. If you are taking the sublingual tablets, place the tablet under the tongue. The medication will dissolve in about 20 seconds. You should not swallow for at least 2 minutes to allow the medication to be absorbed into the body. Seizures: The dose of injectable lorazepam for seizures is based on body weight and given by a trained health care provider in a hospital. Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor. It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you have been taking this medication regularly, do not stop taking the medication without speaking with your doctor. A gradual reduction in dose is recommended when stopping this medication to avoid withdrawal effects. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Store lorazepam tablets at room temperature, protect from light and moisture, and keep them out of the reach of children. The lorazepam injection is stored in the fridge.Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. What form(s) does this medication come in? Oral tablets0.5 mg Each white, flat-faced, bevelled-edged tablet, engraved with "APO" on one side and "0.5" on the other, contains 0.5 mg of lorazepam. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate.1 mg Each white, capsule-shaped, flat-faced, bevelled-edged, scored tablet, engraved with "APO 1" on one side, contains 1 mg of lorazepam. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate.2 mg Each white, oval, flat-faced, bevelled-edged, scored tablet, engraved "APO 2" on one side, contains 2 mg of lorazepam. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate. Who should NOT take this medication? Do not take lorazepam if you: are allergic to lorazepam, other benzodiazepines, or any ingredients of the medication have acute narrow-angle glaucoma have myasthenia gravis What side effects are possible with this medication? Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. The following side effects
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