Lorazepam has 52 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 2 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 15 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Clozapine, Haloperidol, Alcohol. Patients taking Lorazepam should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 52
- Contraindicated
- 2
- Major
- 15
- Moderate
- 12
- Minor
- 4
Contraindicated (2)
- Lorazepam + Clozapine— Concomitant use may produce marked sedation, excessive salivation, hypotension, ataxia, delirium, and respiratory arrest…
- Lorazepam + Haloperidol— Apnea, coma, bradycardia, arrhythmia, heart arrest, and death have been reported with concomitant use.
Major (15)
- Lorazepam + Alcohol— Produces increased CNS-depressant effects including respiratory depression and sedation.
- Lorazepam + Antihistamines— Produces increased CNS-depressant effects including respiratory depression and sedation.
- Lorazepam + Aripiprazole Lauroxil— Benzodiazepine that increases sedation intensity and orthostatic hypotension when combined with aripiprazole. Avoid conc…
- Lorazepam + Barbiturates— Produces increased CNS-depressant effects including respiratory depression and sedation.
- Lorazepam + Loxapine— Rare reports of significant respiratory depression, stupor, and/or hypotension with concomitant use of loxapine and lora…
- Lorazepam + Mao Inhibitors— Additive depression of the central nervous system when administered with lorazepam injection.
- Lorazepam + Opioid Analgesics— Produces increased CNS-depressant effects including respiratory depression and sedation.
- Lorazepam + Oral Anticoagulants— Produces increased CNS-depressant effects including respiratory depression and sedation.
- Lorazepam + Oral Contraceptives— Coadministration associated with 55% decrease in lorazepam half-life and 50% increase in volume of distribution, resulti…
- Lorazepam + Phenothiazines— Additive depression of the central nervous system when administered with lorazepam injection.
- Lorazepam + Probenecid— May result in more rapid onset or prolonged effect of lorazepam due to increased half-life and decreased total clearance…
- Lorazepam + Scopolamine— Increased incidence of sedation, hallucinations, and irrational behavior observed with concomitant use of injectable lor…
- Lorazepam + Sedative-Hypnotics— Produces increased CNS-depressant effects including respiratory depression and sedation.
- Lorazepam + Topical Local Anesthetics— Produces increased CNS-depressant effects including respiratory depression and sedation.
- Lorazepam + Valproate— Increases plasma concentrations and reduces clearance of lorazepam. Lorazepam dosage should be reduced by approximately …
Moderate (12)
- Lorazepam + Aminophylline— May reduce the sedative effects of lorazepam.
- Lorazepam + Aripiprazole— Benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam) The intensity of sedation was greater with the combination of oral aripiprazole and lo…
- Lorazepam + Aripiprazole Orally Disintegrating— Benzodiazepine that increases sedation intensity and orthostatic hypotension when combined with aripiprazole. Monitor se…
- Lorazepam + Clarithromycin— Triazolobenzodiazepines and Other Related Benzodiazepines: Midazolam Alprazolam Triazolam Temazepam Nitrazepam Lorazepam…
- Lorazepam + Eszopiclone— Eszopiclone and lorazepam decreased each other's Cmax by 22%.
- Lorazepam + Olanzapine— IM lorazepam increases somnolence when combined with IM olanzapine.
- Lorazepam + Pregabalin— Additive effects on cognitive and gross motor functioning observed when co-administered with pregabalin.
- Lorazepam + Pregabalin Capsules, Cv— Additive effects on cognitive and gross motor functioning when co-administered with pregabalin.
- Lorazepam + Probenecid And Colchicine— Probenecid increases mean plasma elimination half-life and plasma concentrations of lorazepam; use lower dosages cautiou…
- Lorazepam + Pyrimethamine— Mild hepatotoxicity has been reported when administered concomitantly with pyrimethamine.
- Lorazepam + Sulopenem Etzadroxil And Probenecid— Probenecid inhibits OAT1/3, increasing lorazepam plasma concentrations. Follow recommended lorazepam dosage modification…
- Lorazepam + Theophylline— May reduce the sedative effects of lorazepam.
Minor (4)
- Lorazepam + Duloxetine— No significant pharmacokinetic interaction observed under steady-state conditions.
- Lorazepam + Duloxetine D/R— No significant pharmacokinetic interaction with duloxetine at steady-state conditions.
- Lorazepam + Duloxetine Hydrochloride— No significant pharmacokinetic interaction with duloxetine under steady-state conditions.
- Lorazepam + Nefazodone Hydrochloride— No changes in pharmacokinetic parameters for either drug when coadministered. No dosage adjustment necessary.