Comparing Lorazepam vs Temazepam
Lorazepam | Temazepam |
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Lorazepam | Temazepam |
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Prescription only
Lorazepam may be used for the treatment of anxiety or as a preoperative medicine. It is potentially addictive and a withdrawal syndrome may be experienced upon discontinuation. Sedation is a common... View more |
Prescription only
Temazepam is used to help people get to sleep. It is habit-forming and should not be used for more than seven to ten nights in a row. Prescribed for Insomnia. temazepam may also be used for purposes... View more |
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Lorazepam has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 1050 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Temazepam has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 441 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: lorazepam side effects in more detail. |
See also: temazepam side effects in more detail. |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Ativan, Ativan Injection, Lorazepam Intensol, Loreev XR | Restoril | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
25 hours |
16 hours |
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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. |
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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 402 drugs are known to interact with lorazepam:
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A total of 405 drugs are known to interact with temazepam:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
September 30, 1977 |
February 27, 1981 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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