Comparing Lorazepam Intensol vs Versed

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Lorazepam Intensol (lorazepam)	Versed (midazolam)	Enter another drug to compare

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Lorazepam Intensol (lorazepam)	Versed (midazolam)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Prescribed for Anxiety, Dysautonomia, ICU Agitation, Light Anesthesia, Nausea/Vomiting, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced, Panic Disorder, Sedation, Status Epilepticus. Lorazepam Intensol may... View more	Prescription only Prescribed for Light Sedation, ICU Agitation, Light Anesthesia. Versed may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Related suggestions Light Anesthesia Midazolam Diazepam Lorazepam Ativan Valium Diazepam Intensol ICU Agitation Haloperidol Haldol Midazolam Ativan Lorazepam Diazepam
More about Lorazepam Intensol (lorazepam)	More about Versed (midazolam)
Ratings & Reviews
Lorazepam Intensol has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.	Versed has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 61% reported a negative effect.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
View all Lorazepam Intensol side effects	Memory loss (15.6%) Anxiety (10.4%) Dizziness (7.8%) Drowsiness (5.2%) Pain (5.2%) Discomfort (3.9%) Vision issues (3.9%) View all Versed side effects
Drug Class
Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants Benzodiazepines Miscellaneous antiemetics	Benzodiazepines
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved	N/A
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms
N/A	N/A
Brand Names
Other lorazepam brands include: Ativan, Ativan Injection, Loreev XR	Other midazolam brands include: Nayzilam, Seizalam
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
25 hours	4 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
4 Some potential for abuse Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.	4 Some potential for abuse Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
Pregnancy Category
D Category D Positive evidence of risk See the full pregnancy warnings document.	D Category D Positive evidence of risk See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 406 drugs are known to interact with Lorazepam Intensol: 31 major drug interactions (163 brand and generic names) 344 moderate drug interactions (1377 brand and generic names) 31 minor drug interactions (219 brand and generic names)	A total of 577 drugs are known to interact with Versed: 60 major drug interactions (244 brand and generic names) 476 moderate drug interactions (1738 brand and generic names) 41 minor drug interactions (337 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of LORazepam such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more	Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with midazolam and lead to potentially dangerous side... View more
Disease Interactions
Acute alcohol intoxication Closed-angle glaucoma Drug dependence Renal/liver disease Respiratory depression Seizures Prolonged hypotension Prematurity Depression Obesity Paradoxical reactions Upper GI disease	Acute alcohol intoxication Closed-angle glaucoma Respiratory depression Seizures Prolonged hypotension Prematurity CNS depression/electrolyte disturbances Congestive heart failure Renal/liver disease Depression Obesity Paradoxical reactions
First Approval Date
June 28, 1991	October 15, 1998
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
More Information
Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Support group En español	Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Support group
Patient Resources
Lorazepam Intensol uses	Versed uses Advanced reading
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	N/A
Related Treatment Guide
Anxiety Dysautonomia ICU Agitation Light Anesthesia Nausea/Vomiting Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced Panic Disorder Sedation Status Epilepticus show all	Light Sedation ICU Agitation Light Anesthesia

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