Lonazep 1mg Injection belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorder and epilepsy (seizures). It works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Lonazep 1mg Injection is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.

Uses of Lonazep Injection

Benefits of Lonazep Injection

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Lonazep 1mg Injection stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Lonazep 1mg Injection slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

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Side effects of Lonazep Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lonazep

Depression
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Impaired coordination
Memory impairment

How to use Lonazep Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lonazep 1mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lonazep 1mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lonazep 1mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lonazep 1mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
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Kidney

CAUTION

Lonazep 1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lonazep 1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lonazep 1mg Injection can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Lonazep 1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lonazep 1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience worsen anxiety, depression angry, or violent behavior and mania while taking this medicine.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Benzodiazepines

Patient concerns

Can I take Feliz s 10 & Lonazep .25 mg at night for anxiety disorder & lack of sleep

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Psychiatric evaluation is based on history, clinical symptoms, personality factors, ongoing psychosocial stressors and frequency and severity of symptoms. It requires direct interaction with the patient on a regular basis. Once diagnosed, a management plan is formed based on intensity and frequency of symptoms and associated biological and psycho social factors. A complete solution to ones problems in a single question is thus not possible. I suggest you to visit a psychiatrist in your vicinity for clinical evaluation.

Lonazep md 0.25 is not available what to do

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Try plain lonazep or use another brand

I have sleep disorder from last 8 years. During the sleep dreams comes. I took quatan 25mg and nexito forte approx 5 years.After changing the doctor i have been prescribed mirtaz 7.5mg ,nexito 10 and 0.5 lonazep fir 2 years. After that i took sertraline 50mg ,lonazep 0.5mg then 100 mg sertraline ,lonazep 0.5mg then mirnite 15mg then 100 mg sertraline ,lonazep 0.5mg and arip mt-5 . I am getting a solutions for sleep disorder. You are requested to review and advise me.

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Sleep problems are often caused by underlying physical and/ or psychological cause. This requires examination of the patient so that proper treatment can be initiated. Often stress/ anxiety/ depression or mood disorder needs to be dealt with and sleeping pills are not adequate treatment. Please go through the link below - http://drjyotikapoor.com/2015/01/26/sleep-disorders/

My Sister(pott's spine patient) underwent spine decompression surgery recently where she got got 2 rods and screws fixed to her backbone to support the spine. She started walking slowly the next day and seemed to do pretty well. However with some time, she complains of getting sudden jerks in her back while walking and can't bear the pain. DOTS IV is still being administered. The Neuro surgeon says you are being lazy and not walking enough and doesnt give much time or importance to our problem statement. I cannot understand what could be the problem and what can be the solution. Please guide. I am yet to take her to LRSI hospital for TB treatment progress monitoring.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

start tab lonazep 0.25 mg at nite; show to neurologist

Is there any side effect of continuous taking cipralex 10 mg. Lonazep .25 mg. & Etilaam .25 mg. one each daily for 4 to 5 months for treatment of anxiety. Whether one can get addiction to any one of these & are they quiet safe? Please tell whether a person can be fully recovered from depression with the help of aforesaid medicines with long usage?

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Antidepressants are not addictive. Lonazep and etilaam are benzodiazepines which can be addictive if not taken under supervision.

mental depression. I use nexito20,mirtaz15 lonazep.25

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

FAQs

Is Lonazep 1mg Injection a sleeping pill?

Lonazep 1mg Injection belongs to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and is used to treat anxiety, stop seizures (fits) or relax tense muscles. This can also help relieve difficulty sleeping (insomnia), and is usually prescribed for a short period of time, if used to treat sleeping problems. You should take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

Does Lonazep 1mg Injection cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Lonazep 1mg Injection?

Yes, Lonazep 1mg Injection causes drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function which may adversely affect your ability to drive. Sometimes, drowsiness persists even on the following day. So, in case Lonazep 1mg Injection makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.

For how long should I take Lonazep 1mg Injection?

The duration of treatment with Lonazep 1mg Injection is mainly as short as possible. Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of treatment in order to assess the need for continuation of treatment, especially if you do not have any symptoms. Before taking you off this medicine, your doctor may gradually decrease your dose to prevent any withdrawal side effects. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

Is it safe to take Lonazep 1mg Injection and alcohol together?

No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Lonazep 1mg Injection since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Lonazep 1mg Injection with alcohol may make you sleepy and your breathing may become so shallow that you may not wake up. This may even lead to death.

Is Lonazep 1mg Injection addictive?

People taking Lonazep 1mg Injection in high doses or for a long term may become addicted to it. Also, people with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to Lonazep 1mg Injection. Therefore, Lonazep 1mg Injection should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.

Can I stop taking Lonazep 1mg Injection if I start feeling better?

No, do not stop taking Lonazep 1mg Injection suddenly as you may experience withdrawal effects like depression, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, sweating, upset stomach or diarrhea. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat. You may also experience mood changes, anxiety, restlessness and changes in sleep patterns. These effects may occur even after taking low doses for a short period of time.

Are there any foods we need to avoid while taking Lonazep 1mg Injection?

Yes, you should avoid taking foods containing caffeine such as tea, coffee, chocolates etc., while taking Lonazep 1mg Injection. This is because caffeine stimulates your brain and Lonazep 1mg Injection calms the brain. So, taking too much caffeine can affect the calming ability of this medicine and worsen your condition. Also, you should avoid taking alcohol while on treatment with Lonazep 1mg Injection. Alcohol can cause excessive sleepiness and make you more drowsy and inattentive. Talk to your doctor if you have any other doubts regarding your diet while taking Lonazep 1mg Injection.

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McNamara JO. Pharmacotherapy of the Epilepsies. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 598-99.
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Lonazep 1mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Lonazep Injection

Benefits of Lonazep Injection

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Side effects of Lonazep Injection

Common side effects of Lonazep

How to use Lonazep Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Is Lonazep 1mg Injection a sleeping pill?

Does Lonazep 1mg Injection cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Lonazep 1mg Injection?

For how long should I take Lonazep 1mg Injection?

Is it safe to take Lonazep 1mg Injection and alcohol together?

Is Lonazep 1mg Injection addictive?

Can I stop taking Lonazep 1mg Injection if I start feeling better?

Are there any foods we need to avoid while taking Lonazep 1mg Injection?

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