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lorazepam · Medicine question

Which side effects are listed as very common with lorazepam?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Daytime drowsiness and sedation are listed as very common side effects of lorazepam.

Sources for this answer

Lorazepam 1mg TabletsGenus Pharmaceuticals · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 8Document updated 8 April 2026

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