Who can and cannot take lorazepam

Most adults can take lorazepam for anxiety or insomnia. Lorazepam can be used as a pre-med in people aged 5 years and older.

Lorazepam is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell a doctor before starting to take lorazepam if you:

• have ever had an allergic reaction to lorazepam or any other medicine
• have liver or kidney problems
• have breathing or chest problems
• have myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness
• have sleep apnoea, a condition that causes breathing problems when you're asleep
• have ever had depression or thoughts of harming yourself
• have been diagnosed with a personality disorder
• have ever had problems with alcohol or drugs
• have arteriosclerosis, a condition that affects blood flow
• have balance problems or are at risk of falls
• are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding
• have glaucoma, a condition that causes high pressure in the eye
• are going to have a general anaesthetic for an operation or dental treatment