Can I drink alcohol with Lorazepam?

No, avoid it. Do not drink alcohol with lorazepam. It can make you go into a very deep sleep and stop breathing properly.

Can I eat valerian supplements with Lorazepam?

No, avoid it. Do not take valerian with lorazepam as it can increase drowsiness and may have other side effects.

Can I eat passionflower supplements with Lorazepam?

No, avoid it. Do not take passionflower with lorazepam as it can increase drowsiness and may have other side effects.

Can I eat ginkgo biloba with Lorazepam?

No, avoid it. Herbal remedies for anxiety or insomnia can increase drowsiness with lorazepam and may have other side effects.

Can I drink grapefruit juice with Lorazepam?

Yes, with care. Avoid grapefruit juice as it may increase the amount of lorazepam in your blood.

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Can I eat this with Lorazepam?

Lorazepam interacts with alcohol, caffeine and grapefruit juice, and some herbal remedies can increase drowsiness or affect the amount in your blood.

Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 79 foods and drinks for Lorazepam (51 to avoid, 20 to take care with) — or tap one below.

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Should I take Lorazepam with food?: You can take lorazepam tablets with or without food.
Can I drink alcohol with Lorazepam?: No, avoid it. Do not drink alcohol with lorazepam. It can make you go into a very deep sleep and stop breathing properly.
Can I eat valerian supplements with Lorazepam?: No, avoid it. Do not take valerian with lorazepam as it can increase drowsiness and may have other side effects.
Can I eat passionflower supplements with Lorazepam?: No, avoid it. Do not take passionflower with lorazepam as it can increase drowsiness and may have other side effects.
Can I eat ginkgo biloba with Lorazepam?: No, avoid it. Herbal remedies for anxiety or insomnia can increase drowsiness with lorazepam and may have other side effects.
Can I drink grapefruit juice with Lorazepam?: Yes, with care. Avoid grapefruit juice as it may increase the amount of lorazepam in your blood.

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1 · What do you take?

Lorazepamalso Ativan

Lorazepam interacts with alcohol, caffeine and grapefruit juice, and some herbal remedies can increase drowsiness or affect the amount in your blood.

Do not drink alcohol while taking lorazepam as it can make you go into a very deep sleep with breathing difficulties. Avoid caffeine as it may reduce the calming effects. Grapefruit juice may increase the amount of lorazepam in your blood. Do not take herbal remedies for anxiety or insomnia with lorazepam as they can increase drowsiness.

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2 · What do you want to eat or drink?

When to take it: You can take lorazepam tablets with or without food.

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